Good morning, Mets fans! A loss away from elimination, the New York Mets took control of Game 5 early and never let up, resulting in a 12-6 win over the Dodgers. The Mets became the 11th team in postseason history to not strike out during the duration of a game, the first since the 2002 Anaheim Angels in World Series Game 2. They also became the third team in postseason history to score 10-plus...
Good morning, Mets fans! With the Dodgers’ 2-0 win over the Padres on Friday, the Mets are set to face the Dodgers in the NLCS. The Mets struggled against them in the regular season, going 2-4 in six games. They took a series in Los Angeles in April before getting swept at home in May. Game 1 of the series is set for Sunday at 8:15 p.m. ET on FOX. Latest Mets News Jeff McNeil made an...
Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Mendoza announced the Mets’ pitching schedule for the first two games of the NLDS on Friday. Mendoza surprisingly announced, rather than Tylor Megill or David Peterson, that Kodai Senga would get the ball for Game 1, making just his second start all year. Mendoza then announced that Luis Severino will pitch Game 2 on the road on regular rest. Latest Mets...
Good morning, Mets fans! Wild Card Update Despite the Mets getting shellacked by the Phillies in a 12-2 loss Friday night, they remain two games ahead of the Braves for control of the final Wild Card spot after Atlanta lost to the Marlins 4-3. It’s a painful loss for the Braves, who couldn’t defeat the lowly Marlins to take advantage of New York’s defeat. While the Mets will...
Good morning, Mets fans! Prior to Friday’s game, manager Carlos Mendoza told the media that Paul Blackburn will start for the Mets on Monday in the team’s series opener in Toronto. Blackburn landed on the IL just a couple of weeks ago with a hand contusion thanks to being hit by a comebacker, but he is now set to return to help fortify what has been a strong Mets rotation down the...
Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Mendoza updated reporters prior to Friday’s game on the recovery status of three key pitchers. According to Mendoza, Dedniel Núñez might not get an MRI on his forearm after he landed back on the injured list. Additionally, Christian Scott has started throwing off a mound, while Kodai Senga has started to play catch from 90 feet away. The Mets would benefit...
Good morning, Mets fans! Dedniel Núñez was activated prior to Friday’s game, marking the end of a lengthy stay on the injured list. Núñez was one of the Mets’ best relievers prior to getting hurt, owning a 2.43 ERA and a .930 WHIP in 24 games. He hadn’t pitched since July 23 and is set to retake his place as a crucial member of the Mets bullpen. In a corresponding move, the...
Good morning, Mets fans! Starling Marte played in nine innings for the Syracuse Mets on Friday in what is likely his final rehab assignment. Manager Carlos Mendoza said that it’s possible Marte is activated on Sunday, which would end his lengthy IL stint. Marte had a .745 OPS prior to his injury and would hopefully provide a jolt for a Mets offense that has generally struggled lately....
Good morning, Mets fans! Prior to Friday’s game, Carlos Mendoza told reporters that Reed Garrett feels “really good,” and the reliever has joined the team in Seattle. Garrett has not pitched since July 9 with elbow inflammation, and he was an integral member of the Mets’ bullpen prior to that, owning a 3.64 ERA in 36 games this year. His return should continue to...
Good morning, Mets fans! Per Mike Puma of the New York Post, outfielder Starling Marte expects to start appearing in minor league rehab games next week, and he will be traveling to Port St. Lucie on Monday. Marte has been sidelined since late June with a knee injury and his recovery has been slow. Marte had a .745 OPS on the year before his injury and was slashing .333/.395/.522/.916 against...
Good morning, Mets fans! With the Mets’ (55-48) 8-4 victory over the Braves (54-48) Friday night, New York took over the top Wild Card spot, surpassing the Braves in the standings. The Mets were as many as 10 games behind the Braves in early June but have now overtaken Atlanta, who are the losers of six in a row. Latest Mets News J.D. Martinez, Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez each...
Good morning, Mets fans! Prior to Friday’s game against the Marlins, Luis Severino spoke to reporters about a group chat he is in with some of his former Yankees teammates, who teased Severino about not starting against them last time the Mets faced the Yankees. Severino responded that he wasn’t afraid of the Yankees because “right now, [they] only have two good hitters.”...
