Good morning, Mets fans! While the Dodgers captured a 5-2 win over the Padres in Seoul on Wednesday, that was far from the biggest story in “The City of Angels.” Bill Shaikin of the LA Times reported that Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was accused of “engaging in a ‘massive theft’ of the ballplayer’s funds to place bets with an allegedly illegal...
Mets right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco was placed on the injured list with a fractured finger, per the Mets. Reliever Sam Coonrod was called up in his place. The 36-year-old reportedly hurt the finger–the pinkie on his right hand–on Sunday when working out in the weight room. The typical recovery time for this injury is four-to-six weeks, meaning Carrasco’s season is...
After a series victory at home against the Seattle Mariners, the New York Mets (63-74) are heading to Nationals Park for a brief two-game series against the Washington Nationals (62-76). Although both teams are not anywhere near playoff contention, this upcoming series could have major implications for placement in the 2024 MLB Draft. While intentional tanking is not a commendable strategy by...
The New York Mets placed Carlos Carrasco on waivers, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported.
Good morning, Mets fans! Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that according to sources, the Los Angeles Angels placed starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, relief pitchers Matt Moore and Reynaldo Lopez, and outfielders Hunter Renfroe and Randal Grichuk on waivers. All five players would be eligible to be claimed by teams for free on Thursday. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic noted other players currently on...
It proved to be the Shohei Ohtani Show in Queens this weekend as the New York Mets dropped a series to the Angels. Despite having suffered a torn UCL just days before, Ohtani was almost unstoppable at the plate as the Angels took the first two games of the series at Citi Field. However, the two-way superstar was no match for a locked in David Peterson as the Mets were able to avoid the sweep on...
Since the New York Mets returned from the All-Star break, two of their starting pitchers have performed at a high level: Kodai Senga and José Quintana. As for the rest of the rotation, it has been a difficult stretch, especially for Carlos Carrasco. Saturday’s start against the Los Angeles Angels was his shortest of the season, allowing five runs and seven hits in just 1 2/3 innings. For...
Carlos Carrasco took the mound on Saturday night for the Mets looking to get New York in the win column. However, the night after the Mets got a brilliant performance from Kodai Senga on the mound, Carrasco crumbled. The 36-year-old struggled immediately out of the gate. After retiring Luis Rengifo to start the game, he allowed a double to Shohei Ohtani and then a single to Brandon Drury to put...
Saturday, August 26, 2023 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, New York RHP Chase Silseth (4-1, 4.00) vs. RHP Carlos Carrasco (3-7, 6.42) SNY The Mets dropped the first game of the series last night against the Angels and look to rebound tonight with Carlos Carrasco on the mound. The Mets got an amazing start from Kodai Senga last night but the offense could not contribute. This is now back-to-back...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are in Atlanta this week for their final set of showdowns with the Braves beginning tonight. David Peterson (3-7, 5.45 ERA) will take the hill for the Mets, while the Braves haven’t announced their starter yet. The Braves have handled the Mets very well this year, winning eight of the 10 matchups, including outscoring them 40-10 in their four-game series...
Entering Sunday afternoon’s contest against the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Mets were on the hunt for a four-game sweep and a fifth-straight win. A sweep of St. Louis would have also marked New York’s first four-game sweep over the Cardinals since 1986. However, another short start by Carlos Carrasco, which extended his season-long struggles, put weight on a bullpen that...
Sunday, August 20, 2023 • 2:15 PM Busch Stadium • St. Louis, Missouri RHP Carlos Carrasco (3-6, 6.40) vs. RHP Dakota Hudson (4-0, 4.03) WPIX The New York Mets have a chance to complete a four-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals this afternoon in St. Louis. Now, winners of six of their last seven games, the Mets are playing like a different team since they got routed in a doubleheader last week...
