The Mets haven’t played a home game since Sept. 22. That will change when they host the Phillies for Games 3 and 4 of the National League Division Series Tuesday and Wednesday. Keep Pushing “Feel like we’ve been on the road forever,” manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday at a Citi Field news conference. “It’s exciting, it’s awesome. I can’t wait for...
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Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and attending St. John’s University in Queens, John Franco embodied a New Yorker. It was only apt that Franco would ultimately pitch for his beloved childhood team, the New York Mets. Franco, 64, was a four-time All-Star and a reliable arm in the backend of the bullpen. During his 21-year Major League career, Franco made at least 50 appearances 14...
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It has been a crazy week for the New York Mets, to say the least. From trailing in the ninth inning of Game 3 against Milwaukee with their backs against the wall, to a home run that made MLB history. From coming close to being shut out by a former Mets pitcher, to scoring five runs in the eighth inning to lead to a Game 1 win in Philadelphia. Mark Vientos did his best to create another magical...
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At the start of this season, the Mets faced plenty of question marks. From the state of the starting rotation after the departures of Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer to the uncertainty surrounding some of their younger players, the team had several key issues to resolve. One of those young players hoping to make an impact was Mark Vientos. After brief stints in the Majors during 2022 and 2023,...
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Before entering Game No. 161 against the Atlanta Braves last Monday, Edwin Díaz had pitched more than one inning four times in 2024. He’s been asked to do it three times in the week since. It must be October. Díaz was summoned in the seventh inning Sunday with two on and two out to face Kyle Schwarber, with the Mets holding a 4-3 lead in Game 2 of the NLDS. Manager Carlos Mendoza said...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets let a 3-0 lead get away on Sunday in Philadelphia, and after regaining the lead on a Brandon Nimmo homer in the seventh, Edwin Díaz served up a two-run triple to Bryson Stott as part of a three-run eighth inning for the Phillies. Mark Vientos tied the game in the ninth inning with his second two-run homer of the day, but Nick Castellanos lined a walk-off single...
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