Tag: J.D. Martinez

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Earn Series Split With Cubs

The 2024 New York Mets are a difficult and weird team to try and figure out. There was the 0-5 start, then the hot streak, and now we’re in another strange stretch where the bullpen continues to reign supreme, but yet there are notable red flags across the offense and the defense. We saw the great, the not so great and the confusing sides of the Mets throughout the four-game set against...

Morning Briefing: Mets’ Offensive Woes Continue

Good morning, Mets fans. The Mets suffered a crushing loss on Wednesday night as a bang-bang play at the plate in the bottom of the ninth was the final blow for the Amazins. Pete Alonso’s hand bounced up before the plate, allowing the tag to be placed before he scored and subsequently ending the game. However, an even bigger story is how the Mets’ offense has continued to struggle...

DJ Stewart Clubbed a Third Go-Ahead Homer on Tuesday

DJ Stewart had a chance on Monday night to tie the game. The tying runs were on base, and Stewart came to the plate as the go-ahead run. He struck out, leaving two men stranded, and eventually, the Mets fell to the Cubs. Tuesday night, however, presented Stewart with another opportunity. Tied with the Cubs at 1-1 in the bottom of the sixth, Stewart came to the plate with J.D. Martinez and Tyrone...

Senga Faces Live Batters for First Time Since Injury

Updated Post: Mon. Apr. 29 at 4:13 PM Kodai Senga faced live batters for the first time since landing on the IL during Spring Training in February. According to Tim Healey of Newsday, Senga threw around 20 pitches to minor-league hitters. Anthony DiComo of MLB noted Senga would need to do this twice more before being sent on a rehab assignment.  Through his interpreter, Senga noted he threw his...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets’ Walk-Off Heroics Highlight Of Series Loss To Cardinals

The New York Mets are going to be an exhilarating rollercoaster ride throughout the 2024 season. We got evidence of why throughout the series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Mets dropped the first two games to St. Louis, an extension of an unwanted streak that saw the team lose five of its last six after previously winning four straight series. With a second consecutive series loss already...

Morning Briefing: Mets Lose Second Straight Series

Good morning, Mets fans! New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso drove in his historic 200th home run on Saturday afternoon against the Cardinals. Alonso has been chasing that illustrious number 200 for a little while now and on Saturday he accomplished the feat. But the Mets’ late comeback effort fell short, and they’ve now lost two in a row against the Cardinals. The seesaw of this...

Game Chat: Cardinals vs Mets, 4:05 PM

Saturday, April 27, 2024 • 4:05 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Sonny Gray (2-1, 1.04) vs. RHP Adrian Houser (0-2, 7.45) FOX If you know New York, you know that the Mets are wearing their City Connect uniform set tonight for the first time. The Mets become the latest team to join Nike’s City Connect line of uniforms, redesigned to bring out the energy of the city through creatively designed...

J.D. Martinez Clubs RBI Double in Mets Debut

The Mets came up short on Friday night against the Cardinals, dropping the series opener 4-2 at home. One of the big stories for the Mets coming out of Friday night’s matchup was  J.D. Martinez’s first game as a Met. And he showed why the wait was worth it. Martinez served as the designated hitter for the Mets on Friday and batted fifth. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 with a double and an...

Martinez Impresses Despite Mets’ Loss to Cardinals

The New York Mets saw the arrival of their new designated hitter in J.D. Martinez on Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. Martinez had a good debut with the club, but the Mets dropped a 4-2 contest to the Cardinals to open the series, marking the fourth loss in their last five games. Building off of that point, New York’s offensive struggles continued as it has now scored two runs...

Game Chat: Cardinals vs. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Friday, April 26, 2024 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Miles Mikolas (1-3, 6.49) vs. RHP José Butto (0-0, 1.65) Apple TV+ The Mets return home after a week spent on the West Coast. They ended up splitting the road trip 3-3 after a series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers and a subsequent series loss to the San Francisco Giants. New York now opens up a homestand tonight with a winning...

Series Preview: Mets Return Home to Greet the Veteran Cardinals

The New York Mets (13-11) are back home after a 3-3 road trip, securing two wins over the Los Angeles Dodgers and one against the San Francisco Giants. Francisco Álvarez did hit the injured list with a torn ligament in his left thumb while the team was out west, but the Metropolitans are finally set to have J.D. Martinez available for their homestand. The Mets will get their first look at the...

J.D. Martinez Batting Fifth in Mets Debut

Updated Post – April 26 at 3:20 PM The Mets recalled veteran slugger J.D. Martinez from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. The Mets designated infielder Zack Short for assignment to make room on the active roster. In his Mets debut, Martinez is hitting fifth as the designated hitter on Friday at Citi Field. Updated Post – April 25 at 10:15 J.D. Martinez played for the Triple-A Syracuse...

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