With the minor league season (full-season teams) set to resume on Friday, it’s a good idea to check out where each of the Mets’ affiliates stand through the first half of the minor league season. While the second half has technically started for each of these teams in terms of the standings, the All-Star break is a good stopping point to check in on what’s happened during the...
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It’s no secret that the Mets’ bullpen has the team’s weakest link. Their 4.20 ERA ranks 20th in the majors, and they’ve already been charged with 20 losses and 16 blown saves. Since July 1, the Mets’ bullpen has a 7.49 ERA, which is the worst mark in the majors. With the team currently holding a playoff spot, they will need a lot more from their relievers if they...
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Good morning, Mets fans! In a conversation with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Evan Longoria made it all but official that he is done with baseball. Longoria said that throughout his last season with the Diamondbacks, he had some more clarity with the situation. “And then, being able to go to the World Series, have the experience that I had, it made it a pretty easy decision for me...
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Shortstop/center fielder Jett Williams and starter Brandon Sproat each made the midseason update of Baseball Prospectus’ list of top 50 prospects released Wednesday. Williams, No. 37 on the list, is recovering from right wrist surgery and could to return to action in August. The 20-year-old played in 11 games for Double-A Binghamton before getting hurt. In 50 plate appearances, he hit...
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The New York Mets claimed veteran lefty Alex Young off waivers from the San Francisco Giants Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. The team also announced that lefty Tyler Jay was designated for assignment. Young, 30, pitched two scoreless innings for the Cincinnati Reds this season before being traded to the Giants on July 8 for outfielder Austin Slater. He did not appear in a game...
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The first half was a ride. From an 0-5 start, to 11 games under .500, to a 49-46 finish. With a rally pimp, a glove toss, Grimace, OMG and a dog eating hot dogs in between. The Mets sit in the third Wild Card spot at the break, a game ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres with 67 games to go. Overall, the offense hit. New York was fifth in runs scored in the National League,...
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