The New York Mets were defeated by the Miami Marlins 5-1 at Citi Field on Tuesday night. Pitching Zack Wheeler worked around a one out J.T. Realmuto single in the top of the first. However, the Marlins jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the second. Brian Anderson led off the inning with a double, then back-to-back singles from Derek Dietrich and Miguel Rojas made it 1-0. After a Jose Reyes error on a...
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It was 20 years ago today that the New York Mets acquired catcher Mike Piazza from the Florida Marlins. The trade would change the trajectory of the franchise in more ways than one. One of the most feared sluggers in the game at the time, and a perennial MVP candidate, this would go down as one of the most lopsided deals the Mets ever made and this time it was in their favor. In return for the...
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According to the New York Mets on Twitter, the team has agreed to a one-year deal with outfielder Jose Bautista. In a corresponding move, the Mets have optioned infielder Phillip Evans to Triple-A Las Vegas. Bautista, 37, had a short trial with the Atlanta Braves this year, but hit just .143/.250/.343 in 40 plate appearances. Last year with the Toronto Blue Jays, he hit .203/.308/.366 over the...
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, N.Y. LHP Caleb Smith (2-5, 4.22) vs. RHP Zack Wheeler (2-3, 5.92) SNY • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 The Mets have won four straight games and are 5-1 on this homestand. The four-game winning streak at home is the longest since September 6-9, 2017. The last time the club had a longer winning streak at home was September...
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Mike Puma of the New York Post reported yesterday that the Mets have “shown interest” in free agent third baseman and corner outfielder Jose Bautista. Bautista, 37, was released by the Atlanta Braves this past weekend after hitting just .143/.250/.343 with two homers and three RBI in 40 plate appearances. Bautista had signed for the league minimum after a weak .203/.308/.366 showing...
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The New York Mets announced today that catcher Kevin Plawecki and right-handed pitcher Hansel Robles will begin rehab assignments on Wednesday at Triple-A Las Vegas. Plawecki, 27, appeared in just seven games this year before he was struck on his hand with a pitch in April and sustained a hairline fracture. Prior to acquiring Devin Mesoraco from the Cincinnati Reds, the Mets were rolling with...
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