Tag: Brandon Waddell

Spring Training Game Chat: Yankees vs Mets, 1:10 P.M.

Sunday, March 8, 2026 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL LHP Ryan Weathers (1-0, -.–) vs. RHP Freddy Peralta (1-0, 0.00) WPIX • MLBN The New York Mets finally return to television today on WPIX and it’s a good one. The New York Yankees are in town for a Grapefruit League, Subway Series game. Freddy Peralta will be pitching for the Mets while the Yankees feature several of their top...

Led By Brandon Waddell, Pitching Staff Shines In Spring Opener

The New York Mets’ pitching staff was nearly unhittable in Sunday’s spring training opener against the Miami Marlins. The Mets utilized seven pitchers who combined to give up just two runs (one earned) on two hits, three walks, and combined to strikeout nine. Former KBO arm Brandon Waddell started the game for the Mets. He threw two perfect frames with three strikeouts. Waddell spoke to the...

2025 Report Card: Bullpen Shuttle Squad

2025 Bullpen Shuttle Squad Report Shuttlers (minimum 10 IP): Brandon Waddell (31 1/3 IP, 3.45 ERA, 22 K), Justin Hagenman (23 2/3 IP, 4.56 ERA, 23 K), Chris Devenski (16 2/3 IP, 2.16 ERA, 14 K), José Castillo (15 1/3 IP, 2.35 ERA, 19 K), Blade Tidwell (15 IP, 9.00 ERA, 10 K), Rico Garcia (12 2/3 IP, 2.13 ERA, 16 K), Kevin Herget (12 IP, 3.00 ERA, 6 K), Richard Lovelady (10 IP, 6.30 ERA, 9 K)...

Mets Drop Series To Marlins As Senga Struggles Again

The New York Mets wrapped up a rough series at Citi Field on Sunday with a 5-1 loss to the Miami Marlins, dropping three of four and watching their Wild Card cushion shrink to just four games over the Cincinnati Reds. The starting pitching once again faltered and New York was unable to recover from another early deficit. Kodai Senga’s struggles since coming back from injury showed up again as he...

Mets Minors Recap: Blackburn Steady In Rehab, Voit Picks Up First Pro Hit

The New York Mets saw encouraging signs on the mound Saturday across multiple levels of their system. Paul Blackburn continued his rehab assignment with a solid 5 1/3-inning outing as he works his way back from a shoulder injury. Also on rehab, Brandon Waddell threw 2 2/3 hitless innings as Binghamton’s pitching staff threw their second seven-inning no-hitter of the season, combining for 13...

Cedric Mullins Activated, Luisangel Acuña Optioned to Triple-A

The domino effects of the trade deadline were felt Friday as the Mets optioned Luisangel Acuña to Triple-A Syracuse and activated newly acquired outfielder Cedric Mullins. The team also announced that lefty reliever José Castillo was outrighted to Syracuse and lefty Brandon Waddell is expected to start a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Saturday. The Mets added relievers Tyler Rogers...

First Game Back Exposes Mets’ Need For Bullpen Arms

The excitement of having Sean Manaea back, with the Mets winning and David Wright Day on the horizon, was quickly sucked out as Friday’s game got away from the Mets. Today is still, of course, David Wright Day. The Mets will have a chance to honor their legend and bounce back on the field. But in the larger picture of this season, Friday’s 8-4 loss to the Reds exposed a problem that...

Mets’ Pitching Woes Lead to Doubleheader Sweep

After David Peterson finished seven spectacular innings of one-run ball in Game 1 of Thursday’s doubleheader, it was only a matter of time before everything fell apart. Charlie Morton had shut down a Mets lineup that had scored a combined 23 runs over their past three games. He was untouchable, and though Peterson matched him inning-for-inning, the Mets showed no spark. Twice, runners were...

Mets Fall Flat as Orioles Sweep Doubleheader

The New York Mets looked like they were back on track after winning a pair of series against the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees. On Tuesday, they had their best comeback win of the season in Baltimore. However, after losing Game 1 of the doubleheader in Baltimore, the Mets lost Game 2 to the Orioles 7-3. New York threw a bullpen game and saw struggles from their bullpen. Plus, the...

Comeback Falls Short As Mets Drop Series Finale Against Yankees

The New York Mets tried to mount a big comeback after falling behind by five runs, but their pitching couldn’t hold the line, as the New York Yankees took the finale at Citi Field, 6-4. The win snapped the Yankees’ losing streak and evened the 2025 Subway Series at a tie. The ongoing availability of the Mets’ pitching staff were on display as the team turned to an opener. Chris Devenski...

Mets Blown Out Again In Pittsburgh 9-2

Getting blown out once to the Pittsburgh Pirates is one thing; getting blown out twice in back-to-back games is another. That’s what the New York Mets have done this weekend. After winning the last two games against the Atlanta Braves, the Mets have come back down to Earth against a team they should beat. After a lengthy rain delay, Paul Blackburn struggled, and the offense, once again,...

Mets Call Up Pintaro and Waddell, DFA Castillo and Lovelady

The Mets have officially selected the contract of Jonathan Pintaro and recalled Brandon Waddell from Triple-A Syracuse. Lefties Jose Castillo and Richard Lovelady were designated for assignment. Pintaro, our 22nd-ranked prospect in the Mets organization, has turned in a solid 3.40 ERA with 57 strikeouts against 15 walks in 42 1/3 innings for Double-A Binghamton. The 27-year-old was originally...

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