The New York Mets find themselves with a record of 47-41 at the All-Star break. They sit six games behind first place Washington, and in a tie for the second Wild Card spot with Miami. Terry Collins spoke with Kevin Kernan of the New York Post Monday, on his expectations for the second half. “We came out of spring training with huge expectations and rightfully so, and we still have them, we...
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Despite losing 3 out of 4 to the division rival Washington Nationals, the New York Mets did achieve a significant milestone as they enter the All Star break. With two home runs on Sunday, the Mets set a new franchise record for most homers in the first-half with 122, besting the previous mark of 120 by the 2006 club. It was Jose Reyes who accounted for both homers on Sunday, a pair of solo shots...
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3 Up 1. Jose, Jose, Jose Amidst all of the controversy with his return to the Mets, Jose Reyes has been solid at the leadoff spot, collecting five hits this series including three home runs and three RBI. Reyes has started every game since joining the team, and looks as though he is settling in just fine. In his 24 at-bats as a Met, Reyes has six hits and five of them are for extra-bases, two...
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So far this season, the New York Mets are enjoying their highest average attendance since Citi Field opened in 2009. Here is how the Mets’ average attendance has looked over the last six years during Sandy Alderson’s tenure: 2011 – 30,108 (-2,293) 2012 – 28,035 (-2,073) 2013 – 26,695 (-1,340) 2014 – 24,860 (-1,835) 2015 – 31,725 (+6,865) 2016...
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As the 2016 All Star break approaches, we are all getting ready to watch baseball’s best duke it out in San Diego. However, not all of them will be able to play, as many injured players are forced to watch from the sidelines. The All Star Game will feature many great players, but let’s take a look at those injured around the league who, if healthy, could have put up a good fight...
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Michael Conforto has been on fire ever since he was sent down to Triple-A Las Vegas. In 57 plate appearances, Conforto is batting .340 with three homeruns and 13 RBI to go along with an excellent .411 OBP and .991 OPS. But it stands to reason that when the Mets decide to bring Conforto back to the big-league team, it likely means that Brandon Nimmo will be optioned back to Las Vegas. While...
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