3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Split Winnable Series in Pittsburgh

Bullpen collapses and a streaky offense were the main causes of pain for the New York Mets in Pittsburgh. After splitting their series against the Nationals, the Mets also had to settle for a series split with the Pirates to finish 4-4 on the road trip. There were yet more implosions from a bullpen teetering on the edge, while an up-and-down offense also contributed to a disappointing finish to...

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Bullpen, Once Again, Halts Mets Momentum on Sunday

The Mets had momentum in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Christian Scott was throwing a one-hitter into the sixth inning, Brandon Nimmo clubbed a two-run homer in the sixth to tie the game, and the Mets had an opportunity to win three of four games against the Pirates. But as it’s done all season, the bullpen halted the momentum. Abruptly as well. With two outs in the sixth and 77 pitches thrown (he...

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Minors Weekly Report: Ryan Clifford Keeps Mashing in Binghamton

For the first time since the beginning of June, the Syracuse Mets did not win their series. In fact, each of the Mets’ top three affiliates split their series while St. Lucie dropped their series 4-2. Still, there were plenty of brilliant individual performances worth noting. Ryan Clifford continues to mash in Binghamton, while both Shintaro Fujinami and Kodai Senga shined in their rehab...

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Reel In The Holidays Early with Mr. Met Light Up String Bobblehead

As the Mets continue to roll through the summer on a tear seeming to have figured out to prevail through the struggles and surprise the baseball world with their spectacular play as of recent.  As the All-Star break looms closer and the Mets push forward, our friends at FOCO are bringing in the holiday vibes to the summer season with a brand new Mr. Met bobblehead they just launched this...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Begin Final Homestand of First Half

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets begin their final homestand of the first half tonight with the first of three games against the Nationals. José Quintana (3-5, 4.22 ERA) will match up against Jake Irvin (7-6, 2.80 ERA) for the second straight outing. The two hurlers matched zeros on July 4, with Irvin getting the win thanks to Jesse Winker’s eighth-inning homer. Daniel Murphy will join...

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Mets, Stearns Likely To ‘Shift Draft Philosophy’ For 2024

With the 2024 MLB Draft less than a week away (Sunday, July 14), the Mets appear to change their approach to drafting future talent. On Days 1 and 2 of the Draft, the team has the 19th pick (which was dropped ten spots for exceeding the competitive balance tax by more than $40 million), 46th pick, 82nd pick, 111th pick and 144th pick, and then will have a pick in rounds six through 20. Many...

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