New York Mets Offseason Outlook: Part I
A look at the optimism, pessimism and realism of the 2024 Mets season
Tag: Brandon McIlwain
Mets Organizational Depth Chart: Left Field
With no clear starter, here’s a look at what the Mets depth chart in left field looks like going into the 2024 offseason.
Mets Organizational Depth Chart: Center Field
The New York Mets had very few constants in the 2023 season – and one of them was that center field would be manned by the same player almost day in and day out. For the 2024 season, the Mets will hopefully be in the same position and possibly just be looking for some depth to back him up. Big League Starter Brandon Nimmo had an outstanding 2023 campaign. He played in 152 games, which is a...
Mets Minors Recap: McIlwain’s Walk-Off Walk Defeats Railriders
The Syracuse Mets staged a late rally and Brandon McIlwain drew a bases-loaded walk to win the game. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are still on break after defeating the Somerset Patriots in the Eastern League semi-finals. Triple A Syracuse Mets 4, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders 3/10 Innings Box Score RF Brandon McIlwain 0-for-2, 2 SB, 4 BB, K, .816 OPS LF Jaylen Palmer 2-for-5, 2B, R, RBI, 2...
Mets Minors Recap: Mike Vasil, Joander Suarez Toss Gems
Rowdey Jordan hit a bases-loaded two-RBI double to earn a walk-off win for the Rumble Ponies behind another great Joander Suarez start. Mike Vasil tossed a gem for Triple-A Syracuse. Triple-A Syracuse Mets 8, Worcester Red Sox 5 Box Score LF Brandon McIlwain 3-for-5, 2 2B, R, 2 RBI, .880 OPS DH Carlos Cortes 0-for-5, 4 K, .798 OPS 3B Jaylen Palmer 1-for-2, 2 R, HR (3) , RBI, 2 BB, .829 OPS 2B...
Mets Minors Recap: Joander Suarez, Drew Gilbert Shine in Binghamton Win
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning behind Joander Suarez’s first Double-A start and Drew Gilbert reached base three times in the game as Binghamton got closer to clinching a playoff spot. Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs 9, Syracuse Mets 8, 10 Innings Box Score DH Carlos Cortes 2-for-5, R, 2 K, .857 OPS CF Brandon McIlwain 0-for-3, 3 R, 2 BB, 2 K, .787...
Mets Minors Recap: Kevin Parada Picks Up First Double-A Hit
Kevin Parada picked up his first Double-A hit, Luis Moreno tossed a gem, and Brandon McIlwain hit another home run, but the big news is the Mets are calling up Ronny Mauricio to play on Friday. Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs (67-59) 5, Syracuse Mets (52-73) 3 BOX SCORE CF Brandon McIlwain: 2-for-4, R, HR (5), RBI (16) (1.004 OPS) DH Brett Baty: 2-for-5, R, 3 K (1.013 OPS) 1B Daniel Palka:...
Mets Minors Recap: McIlwain Continues Hot Stretch With Two Doubles
Triple-A Buffalo Bisons (61-63) 5, Syracuse Mets (52-71) 2 Box Score Brandon McIlwain CF: 2-for-4, 2 2B, RBI, BB, .282/.440/.549 Ronny Mauricio 2B: 0-for-3, 2 BB, 2 K, .292/.347/.504 Brett Baty 3B: 0-for-3, 2 BB, .309/.405/.670 The Mets had just seven hits in Sunday’s game, but they did walk 10 times and so had numerous opportunities to score. Unfortunately, they went just 2-for-13 with...
In the Red Zone for a Call-Up: Brandon McIlwain is Close to Queens
Back when Brandon McIlwain was at the University of South Carolina, one would’ve wondered if baseball or football was his true calling. After all, any player who has something in common with Patrick Mahomes and Kyler Murray is an exciting prospect. While McIlwain was never quite on Mahomes’ or Murray’s level on the gridiron, he did put up a solid D1 college football sample...
Morning Briefing: Brewers DFA Lorenzo Cain
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets will attempt to take a series win over the Marlins this afternoon as the Mets and Marlins continue their four-game series. The projected pitching matchup is Sandy Alcántara versus Chris Bassitt. The Mets will look to build off their 3-2 win yesterday evening. Latest Mets News Per Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, Mets outfield prospect Brandon McIlwain has been...
Mets Minors Recap: Calvin Ziegler Makes Professional Debut
AAA: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (4-1) vs. Syracuse Mets (1-4) Syracuse’s game was postponed for the second time in their opening series against the RailRiders due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, June 8. The Mets will begin their next series at Columbus on Tuesday, April 12. AA: Hartford Yard Goats (2-1) 10, Binghamton Rumble...
