McNeil’s Homer Monumental in Friday’s Win

Jeff McNeil was just 8-for-49 over his last 15 games before Friday night. But the second baseman finally had the breakout night he needed and had been looking for, homering to double the Mets runs from three to six to lead the Mets to a 7-2 win over the scorching-hot Astros. Overall, McNeil went  3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBIs on Friday, joining the other Mets in the lineup, who...

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Minors Recap: Clifford, Lorusso Homer on Friday

The Mets got wins across their entire minor league system. Austin Allen and the Syracuse Mets trounced Buffalo, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies split their doubleheader with Portland, Brooklyn’s offense finally broke out, and the St. Lucie Mets erased an 8-0 deficit in the fifth inning to come back and beat the Palm Beach Cardinals. It’s safe to say the entire Mets organization is...

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Morning Briefing: Drew Smith Likely Needs Tommy John Surgery

Good morning, Mets fans! Drew Smith spoke to the media on Friday, detailing that Tommy John surgery is on the table after imaging on his right elbow showed “pretty significant damage.” Smith was emotional talking about how he might not pitch for the Mets again, as he is set to be a free agent this offseason. Smith has been a staple in the Mets’ bullpen since 2018, one year...

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McNeil Blast Cools Off Houston In 7-2 Win

Maybe the gift got Jeff McNeil going. Mic’d up Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña misplayed a routine pop-up in the second inning whilst chatting with the Apple TV+ broadcast booth. McNeil, who entered Friday hitting .170 in June and .213 on the season, was credited with an infield single after the ball bounced in front of Peña and behind third baseman Alex Bregman, who looked like he...

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Stearns Discusses Trade Deadline, Senga’s Recovery

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns discussed a variety of topics with the media during his scheduled availability on Friday, dishing out his opinions and thought process as the trade deadline steadily approaches while also providing an update on Kodai Senga’s recovery. The Mets, who looked destined to once again sell off a bevy of veteran pieces at the deadline for a...

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Game Chat: Astros vs Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Friday, June 28, 2024 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Ronel Blanco (8-2, 2.34) vs. LHP Jose Quintana (3-5, 4.58) Apple TV+ Two of the hottest teams in baseball meet for a weekend clash in Queens! The Mets have won 15 of their last 19 games and are back at .500 for the first time since mid-May. Coming into play today, they sit only one game out of the last Wild Card spot behind the St....

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