Tag: Cy Young

Spirit of ’73: Tom Seaver

We’re looking back at the 50th anniversary of the Mets’ 1973 National League pennant-winning team by reviewing the most inspirational figures of that remarkable run. Last but not least, “The Franchise,” who stood out again as the finest pitcher in baseball.  In the pantheon of great seasons from the greatest player in Mets’ history, this season isn’t at the top. And...

Senga Recorded Eighth Consecutive Quality Start Tuesday

The Mets and Marlins were playing for two different reasons on Tuesday night. Before the game, the Marlins were 79-73 and needed a win to remain in the third National League wildcard slot. Meanwhile, the Mets, who were nine games behind the Marlins in the standings, had their rookie sensation Kodai Senga pitching. And Tuesday’s start was another opportunity for the rookie to cement his...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Impress in Series Win Over D-Backs

This has been a very, very good week for the New York Mets. After landing their big white whale in David Stearns, the Mets proceeded to put on an absolute show for their new president of baseball operations by taking three out of four against the Arizona Diamondbacks. By taking down a team in the thick of the wild card race in the National League, the Mets proved again they aren’t punting...

OTD 1982: Tom Seaver Returns to Mets

It took five years, six months, and one day for the Mets to try and atone for their greatest mistake. With the Cincinnati Reds, Tom Seaver compiled a record of 75-46 with an ERA of 3.18 and a 116 ERA+ while also tossing his only no-hitter. No amount of time, five-plus years or five minutes, was sufficient for Mets fans to adjust to seeing their favorite in colors other than orange and blue. In...

Mets Best Free-Agent Signing No. 6: Tom Glavine

This offseason, we’re looking at the Mets’ history with free agency, particularly their best and worst uses of money. As far as the top signings go, we’ve featured Rick Reed, R.A. Dickey, Robin Ventura, and (at No. 7) Max Scherzer. Next up, it’s another pitcher who, when he signed, was already destined to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Tom Glavine’s Mets career is...

Mets Best Free-Agent Signing No. 7: Max Scherzer

This offseason, we’re looking at the Mets’ history with free agency: their best uses of money and their worst. The latest was a third baseman who delivered a terrific debut season capped by one of the greatest moments in franchise history. Now comes the shocking free-agent landing of 2021 that should have reverberations for years to come.  The prevailing narrative was “nobody...

The Debate Between Jacob DeGrom And Justin Verlander

This is yet another massive off-season for the New York Mets and one of their biggest decisions will be whether or not their star pitcher, Jacob deGrom remains with the team. If they don’t bring back their longtime ace, then reports suggest three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander could be the preferred replacement. It is a choice that could have significant implications way down...

OTD 1984: Teenage Doc Wins Rookie of the Year

Dwight Gooden was the No. 5 overall draft pick in 1982 and quickly climbed the minor league ranks in 1983. Still, it was impossible to conceive this kind of a first season—one which easily earned him the National League Rookie of the Year. No Mets pitcher—not Tom Seaver, not Jacob deGrom, and not Matt Harvey—began his career with a better blend of fanfare and success than “Dr. K.” He...

Morning Briefing: Justin Verlander, Sandy Alcantara Sweep Cy Young Voting

Good morning, Mets fans! Sandy Alcantara won the NL Cy Young award and Justin Verlander won the AL Cy Young award. Both won the award unanimously, as all 30 BBWAA first-place votes were for the winners of each league. Verlander is the eleventh pitcher in MLB history to earn three or more Cy Young awards. This season, he posted an 18-4 record with an MLB-leading ERA of 1.75 and an MLB leading...

Diaz Finishes Ninth in NL Cy Young Voting

Edwin Diaz finished ninth in the National League Cy Young Award voting, the highest finish of any relief pitcher this season. Diaz, who compiled 32 saves with a 1.31 ERA, 297 ERA+ and a staggering 50.2 strikeout percentage in 2022, received one second-place vote (from MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton) and two fifth-place votes.  No other Mets pitchers received a vote. The Marlins Sandy...

Jacob DeGrom Showcases Dominance Once Again

You don’t really know what you have until it is gone. That isn’t quite true with Jacob deGrom yet, given that the Mets have always known just how special the ace starter is. However, the two-time Cy Young Award winner is certainly making up for lost time and reminding everyone just how elite he really is. That was the case yet again on Saturday. Having not pitched all year with a...

Jacob DeGrom Will Make Rehab Start For St. Lucie Sunday

Mets ace Jacob deGrom will make a rehab start for the Low-A St. Lucie Mets Sunday, Buck Showalter said Saturday. The dominant right-hander hasn’t pitched this year due to a stress reaction in his right shoulder. He’s been slowly ramping things up recently, and now he’s finally to the point where he will make a rehab start. The news comes shortly after Max Scherzer finished his...

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