Tag: Carson Benge

Benge Named to MLB Pipeline All-Rookie Team; Ewing, McLean Make Second Team

When Juan Soto was asked after the regular season finale why Mets fans should be confident the team can turn things around next year he said “Carson Benge.” MLB Pipeline named the 23-year-old outfielder to its All-Rookie Team late Tuesday, with A.J. Ewing and Nolan McLean earning Second Team honors. Benge started slow, he was slashing .179/.235/.263 on May 2, but the Mets let their...

Morning Briefing: Alex Cora Will Not Manage Phillies in 2027

Good morning, Mets fans! The psychopaths earned honors. Non-psycho Nolan did, too. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Alex Cora told the Phillies he’s not going to manage in 2027. The Phillies also tried to hire Cora in April when they fired Rob Thompson, but Cora said he was going to spend time with family. The Phillies narrowly avoided an epic collapse in the final week of the...

What Current Mets Could Break All-Time Franchise Records?

The New York Mets do not have the deepest record books, which means that we could see some of the current Mets go on to break some of those records. Let’s take a look which are at most risk. Hits – David Wright – 1,777 As is the case for many offensive categories, the Mets’ hit leader record is not one of the largest in MLB. Only four teams have a smaller record. Even the...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Finish 2026 With Nats Series Loss

The 2026 MLB season ended fittingly for the New York Mets. In Washington for the final series, the Mets dropped two out of three to the Nationals. Consequently, the Mets finished with a 74-88 record, last place in the NL East. It is New York’s first time finishing in the bottom of the division since 2003. The team’s 74 wins are the franchise’s lowest since 2017. While there...

Morning Briefing: Stearns to Hold Year-End Press Conference

Good morning, Mets fans! Francisco Lindor is in a class by himself. David Stearns will address the media Monday at a 2 p.m. ET news conference. New York finishes with the sixth-worst record in MLB, which gives the Mets the fifth-best odds (8.68%, per Tankathon) to land the top pick in the 2027 draft. (The Giants ended with a worse record, but are ineligible for a top pick.) The Mets concluded a...

Mets Drop Season Finale 6-4; Finish 74-88 On The Year

In the midst of a wet and windy nor’easter, the New York Mets concluded the 2026 season with a 6-4 loss against the Washington Nationals. Although the Mets had some positive moments, their pitching ultimately let them down, and the offense struggled to keep pace. This defeat marks the end of the season, with the Mets finishing in last place for the first time since 2003. The Mets concluded...

Tong Sets Career High for Strikeouts, Mauricio Homers Twice in Mets Win

Jonah Tong made his last start of the season, both in the minors and majors, on Saturday against the Washington Nationals in what has been a year full of trials. Tong was called up briefly earlier in the season and had his ups and downs in Triple-A Syracuse. Manager Andy Green challenged him leading up to his last start of the season, and Tong responded. A nine-strikeout performance, helped by...

Morning Briefing: Juan Soto Ranks Top 10 in Jersey Sales

Good morning, Mets fans! MLB’s jersey sales for 2026 were announced on Friday, and Mets superstar Juan Soto ranked No. 10 on the list. He was the only Met to crack the top 20. Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr. made up the top five. Latest Mets News The Mets (73-87) fell 7-6 to the Nationals (76-84) in the first game of the final series...

Benge Reaches 20/20 Milestone in Mets’ Loss to Nationals

The Mets (73-87) took on the Nationals (76-84) in the first game of a three-game set at Nationals Park. The Mets began the final series of the year looking to avoid finishing in last place in the NL East. Unfortunately, that dream is no more, as the Mets lost 7-6 in a back-and-forth game. The Mets’ offense got going in a hurry, with Juan Soto hitting an infield single, Bo Bichette...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Finish Home Schedule With Series Split

The New York Mets signed off at Citi Field for 2026 in typically frustrating fashion. In what was the final home series of the year, the Mets split with the Phillies, with both teams winning two games apiece. Some inconsistent pitching didn’t help. As a result, the Mets finished the 2026 season 36-45 at home, which sums up just how disappointing this season has been. The team also bid an...

Game Chat: Phillies vs. Mets, 1:10 P.M.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 • 1:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Cristopher Sánchez (17-6, 2.93) vs. RHP Jonah Tong (2-1, 3.43) WPIX The New York Mets will try to “put it in the books” for the last time at home this season. Prior to being postponed to 2027 due to the presence of weather, the long-time voice of the Mets, Howie Rose was set to be honored. He has been the soundtrack for many fans...

Carson Benge Sets Mets’ Rookie Single-Season Hits Record

Meet the New York Mets’ single season rookie hits record holder, Carson Benge! Saturday evening’s win over the Phillies was an emotional day on several fronts for Mets fans. Between Carlos Beltrán’s No. 15 being retired, legendary broadcaster Howie Rose signing off for potentially the final time, and Mets rookie phenom Carson Benge setting the Mets rookie hit record, there was a lot...

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