Tag: Batting Title

Spirit of ’73: Cleon Jones

We’re looking back at the 50th anniversary of the Mets’ 1973 National League pennant-winning team by reviewing the most inspirational figures of that remarkable run. We continue with a hero of 1969 who while he didn’t have the same year-long success as four years before was instrumental when it counted most.  It’s impossible to think about the Miracle Mets season and not...

Jeff McNeil Continues Strong Second Half

Following a challenging start to the season marked by massive struggles, Jeff McNeil appears to have made a turnaround, resembling the consistent hitter who clinched a batting title in the previous season. His frustrating early months characterized by helmet tosses, tough outs and seemingly adverse luck have taken a positive turn as August began, reminiscent of the McNeil fans have come to know....

With McNeil Back on Track, What’s Next?

It might have taken a bit longer than expected, but Jeff McNeil is finally starting to look like his old self at the plate. The reigning National League batting champion has had a rough go of things this season, hitting .253/.330/.332 with 103 hits, four home runs and 37 RBIs through 112 games. In comparison, McNeil finished the 2022 campaign with a .326/.382/.454 with 174 hits in 148 games. He...

Mets, Jeff McNeil Agree on Extension

The Mets and Jeff McNeil have agreed on a contract extension per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The extension is for four-years, $50 million with a club option that could make it five-years, $63.5 million. The extension talks were originally reported by MMO’s own Michael Mayer. McNeil is now under team control through at least the 2026 season with an option for the 2027 season. McNeil is coming off...

Morning Briefing: Mets Finish Regular Season on High Note

Good morning, Mets fans! Wednesday night, the Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 9-2 to earn their 101st win of the season, the second most wins in franchise history behind the 1986 Mets with 108 wins. Mark Canha and James McCann hit a two-run home run and a three-run home run respectively and Trevor Williams only allowed two earned runs in six innings of relief. Additionally, the crowd got...

Jeff McNeil Vying for Batting Title

It’s the biggest series of the year for the New York Mets, who are in the midst of a division race for the ages with the Atlanta Braves. However, with five games to go this season, one player on the team finds himself competing for a title of his own: a batting title. Jeff McNeil enters play on Saturday with a .322 batting average, good for second in the National League behind only Freddie...

Jeff McNeil’s Strong Season Pivotal to Mets’ Success

Jeff McNeil is currently putting together a season for the ages and the second baseman is proving every single day just how crucial he is to this New York Mets team. To put it simply, McNeil is thriving and excelling in every single aspect of his game right now and his importance cannot be understated. McNeil is one of those players that tends to slip under the radar, particularly this year...

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