As spring training approaches, we look at how the Mets stack up against their division at each position. (We look at how the team is set up internally, too.) We’ve ranked first base, second base and the starting rotation so far. Let’s review third base. 1. Austin Riley — ATL There’s a clear-cut No. 1 in this position group: Austin Riley. Riley’s breakout 2021 season...
Good morning Mets fans! The Fall Classic is officially set. On Tuesday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks officially went from barely in the postseason to winning the pennant, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 on the road in Game 7 of the NLCS. The Diamondbacks will play the Texas Rangers in the World Series, with the first game set for Friday night in Texas. MLB has announced the schedule...
After an extra-inning loss to the Phillies on Friday night, the Mets and Phillies continued their series on Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia. The Phillies (86-69) had a magic number of “four” coming into Saturday’s matchup in order to clinch a postseason birth via the wild card. The Mets (71-84) were eliminated from playoff contention on Friday with their loss to the Phillies. Having been...
Up next on the rankings is third base. With only one true standout, the top spot on this list was pretty easy to assign but the middle three can fluctuate very easily. Between prospect promotions and free agency additions this list could have three new faces at this time next year. But for now here’s how the position shakes out for 2023. 5. Jeimer Candelario, WSH The Washington Nationals...
In a sea of leftover Halloween costumes and hackneyed, “Houston We Have A Problem” posters, the Phillies blanked the Astros 7-0, setting World Series records to boot. The rainout on Monday was a gift from god for Philly on Tuesday with Ranger Suarez taking the reins from Noah Syndergaard. Who knows what the ex-Met with the Thor moniker would have done, and frankly, who cares? Suárez took the...
Good morning, Mets fans! As the offseason rumor mill continues to slowly heat up — even amidst the ongoing World Series — the Angels are showing reluctance to trade generational star Shohei Ohtani. In a Tuesday article from Andy Martino of SNY, it was reported that the Angels are showing “no appetite” to discuss Ohtani deals, and that it’s more likely they will try to extend...
