In many ways, the David Wright who ran onto the field for the first time as a major leaguer in July 2004 at Shea Stadium was the same David Wright who trotted out for the final time in September 2018. Within that 14-year span, he broke records, made seven All-Star teams, was an elite third baseman both in the field and at the plate, and was the face of a franchise that far too often didn’t...
Sunday evening, Major League Baseball announced the remainder of the All-Star rosters. The 2025 edition of the All-Star game is set to take place on July 15 in Atlanta, Georgia at Truist Park. The New York Mets already knew that Francisco Lindor was headed out to the Midsummer Classic, now, Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz are set to join him as well. Alonso, who has been by far the best offensive...
At long last, Francisco Lindor has secured a spot on the National League All-Star Team as a member of the New York Mets and will start at the Midsummer Classic for the first time in his career. Lindor moved on to Phase 2 of All-Star voting as one of the top two finishers among NL shortstops alongside Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts, whom he ultimately bested en route to clinching his...
It has been a point of contention for many Mets fans that Francisco Lindor has yet to make the All-Star team since being traded to New York in 2021. Well, things are one step closer to changing. The results of the first round on Monday revealed the face of the franchise is currently leading all NL shortstops in All-Star Game voting. Lindor leads all National League shortstops with 1,019,273...
Regardless of how many Mets have been chosen to participate in the Midsummer Classic—whether it be five as in 1986 or one as in several years—there’s always the possibility of a moment similar to what’s taken place in the past. In addition to giving additional consideration to Met-hosted All-Star Games, we’re not including the Home Run Derby, so Pete Alonso would have to save a...
The Mets have one All-Star going to Texas for the All-Star game, as of now. Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo have been playing phenomenal ball, but the lone Met to get the votes is Pete Alonso. He will also participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday, July 15. This week’s Statistical Spotlight features Pete Alonso and his first-half performance for the 2024 MLB season. Through 92 games Alonso...
Updated Post – July 7 at 8:50 pm ET Major League Baseball announced Sunday evening that Mets first baseman Pete Alonso will once again participate in the home run derby. This will be the fifth-straight derby Alonso has participated in. He is looking for his third title. Alonso joins Alec Bohm of the Phillies and Gunnar Henderson of the Orioles among players confirmed for the event. Alonso...
Good morning, Mets fans! Happy Independence Day to the best nation in the world! On Wednesday, MLB released the starting lineups for the AL and NL as they prepare for the 2024 All-Star Game, which will be held on July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. While no Mets made the starting lineup, plenty of first time All-Stars got the starting nod and familiar faces continue to cement their...
All-Star balloting for the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas is well underway. The full All-Star teams are not set to be revealed until Sunday, July 7 at 5:30 pm ET on ESPN. Despite the Mets not faring well in the first phase of the All-Star balloting, which players from the orange and blue do indeed deserve a nod the most? Francisco Lindor Francisco Lindor’s...
Good morning, Mets fans! Major League Baseball on Thursday announced that the 2024 MLB All-Star game will be headed to Texas, where it will be hosted by the Texas Rangers. Latest Mets News According to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, Mets pitcher Sam Coonrod made his second rehab appearance on Thursday for Low-A St. Lucie. He struck out two in one scoreless inning of work. His fastball reached 97...
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 • 8:00 PM T-Mobile Park • Seattle, Washington RHP Zac Gallen (11-3, 3.04) vs. RHP Gerrit Cole (9-2, 2.85) FOX The MLB All-Star Game between the National League and the American League is Tuesday evening. From the Mets side of things, Pete Alonso and Kodai Senga are All-Stars, but it’ll be tough to see either get significant playing time—at least until the final...
Good morning, Mets fans! Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the Home Run Derby, defeating Randy Arozarena with 25 home runs in the final round. Guerrero Jr. easily beat Mookie Betts in the first round before stunning the home crowd by defeating Julio Rodríguez in the semifinals. Guerrero Jr. and his father, Vlad Sr., are the first father-son duo to both win a Home Run Derby title. Latest Mets News Pete...
