In recent weeks, we have seen the Mets unable to bunt situationally, run the bases poorly, make sloppy or boneheaded moves in the field and generally, lack the standard fundamentals that Major League players should possess. Dominic Smith and Amed Rosario are prime examples of just how bad things have veered. Both were heralded as elite level prospects, but it didn’t take long to see just...
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The last two games, the Mets have given infielder Amed Rosario a “mental break” to help clear his mind before starting again. He has hit to just a .530 OPS in the month of June. Rosario, 22, overall has registered just a .244/.270/.360 slash line with four home runs and 21 RBI in 254 plate appearances (73 games). However, they are trying to help him see better results long term by...
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Going into the season, the Mets and the Marlins were on two different trajectories. The Mets were looking to compete again after a lost year, while the Marlins sold off all their pieces and practically punted the season while they began a rebuild. Well, on June 26, the Mets are just a half game up on the Marlins for last place in the National League East after enduring their second seven game...
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With the absolutely embarrassing lineup the Mets put out yesterday, the Mets did what we all expected them to do — they lost. That loss took the once 11-1 Mets, and it sunk them all the way to 14 games under .500. Perhaps worse than that, the Marlins won last night meaning a Marlins team actively looking to lose games this season has more wins than the Mets. With each passing game, the writing...
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According to Matt Ehalt of The Record, Mets outfielder Jay Bruce will not return from the disabled list on Friday when he is eligible. Bruce, 31, landed on the disabled list on June 19 (retroactive to June 18) with a sore right hip. However, he was battling through it for longer than that, and has also suffered through plantar fasciitis all season. In 62 games for New York this season, Bruce has...
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The New York Mets’ 2018 first-round and No. 6 overall pick Jarred Kelenic has begun his professional career by playing for the Gulf Coast League Mets. His tenure in the GCL is expected to be short, as Kelenic, who received a $4.5 million signing bonus under the slot value, is expected to take batting practice at Citi Field on Wednesday before being promoted to the Kingsport Mets. The...
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