The Mets and Pirates closed out their three-game series on Wednesday in an afternoon matinee in New York. Luis Severino (1-1, 2.14 ERA) took the mound for the Mets on Wednesday against Bailey Falter (1-0, 4.05 ERA) for the visiting Pirates. Severino had another impressive start for the Mets. He gave up just one run on five hits and walked three over six innings and 96 pitches thrown (61 for...
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On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Mets announced that they’ve claimed right-handed pitcher Michael Tonkin off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and designated lefty Tyler Jay for assignment. Tonkin started the season in the majors with the Mets before he was DFA’d on April 5 and then traded to the Twins for cash four days later. In his only appearance for the Twins, Tonkin allowed...
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 • 1:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Bailey Falter (1-0, 4.00) vs. RHP Luis Severino (1-1, 3.00) SNY The Mets look to sweep the Pirates this afternoon to close out the homestand! The Mets are rolling right now, winning three straight games, four consecutive series, and nine of their last 12 games. Tuesday night was their second come-from-behind victory in a row. This...
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With the New York Mets recent surge to get over .500 after an 0-5 start, the bullpen has been one of the main reasons why. They have logged the most strikeouts in the National League (87), allowed the second lowest batting average (.209), thrown the fifth most innings (69.2 innings). True, the Mets have Edwin Díaz as their closer, but the reliever who has had the best start to the year is...
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In it’s 45-year history, Shea Stadium played host to baseball, football, boxing, soccer, the pope, The Who, and The Beatles. It started 60 years ago today with the team that called Shea home for its entire existence. The Mets and Pirates opened the multi-purpose facility on a Friday afternoon in conjunction with the nearby World’s Fair, despite the park not being fully complete. The...
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On Tuesday night, the Mets got strong starting pitching at every level of their system. From Christian Scott in Triple-A to Kade Morris in Class-A, Mets starters had great nights across the board. Mets affiliates went 3-1 on Tuesday, including a Syracuse victory that was highlighted by Mark Vientos’ first triple of the year. The Cyclones’ bats remained silent, but St. Lucie’s...
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