Tag: Jonah Tong

Reviewing the Mets’ 2022 Draft

The Mets’ 2022 MLB Draft was an overall successful one littered with top prospects and current major league players. Their first round was a mixed bag, however, taking Kevin Parada and Jett Williams at No. 11 and No. 14 overall, respectively. Parada has struggled so much in the minors he was left unprotected in the Rule 5 Draft last year and went unclaimed. He bounced up and down between...

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...

Jonah Tong Saves His Best For Last

Jonah Tong saved his best performance in the major leagues this season for his final start of 2026. The New York Mets’ young pitcher tossed five superb innings of one-run baseball in a game the Mets ended up winning 7-1. Tong’s final line read five innings, three hits, a lone run, only one walk, and nine strikeouts. The nine strikeouts is a career-high for the 23-year-old. Tong...

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...

Series Preview: Mets Finish Season In D.C. vs. Nationals

The final weekend of the MLB regular season has arrived! While the drama and chaos will take place elsewhere, the New York Mets (73-86) will still be in action for three more games. They will face the Washington Nationals (75-84) following a series win over the Texas Rangers earlier this week. Let’s take a look at some notes ahead of the three pitching matchups this weekend. PITCHING...

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...

Morning Briefing: Howie Rose Puts His Career in the Books

Good morning, Mets fans! Put it in the books. The Mets filed out of the dugout after Sunday’s 7-2 loss to the Phillies in their home finale and tipped their hats in the direction of the radio booth to honor Mets Hall of Famer Howie Rose. The 72-year-old who was born in Brooklyn and went to high school and college in Queens had called his last game after 40 seasons covering the team. Rose...

Mets Drop Final Home Game Of The Season To Philadelphia

For the final time this season at home, the New York Mets have “put it in the books” for the 2026 home season. Unfortunately, the season and this home finale did not go as the Mets had hoped, as they lost the Sunday matinee 7-2 against the Philadelphia Phillies, ending their series with a record of 6-7 against their rivals from Philadelphia. The Mets finish 2026 at Citi Field with a 36-45...

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...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Powered Aside By Orioles In Sweep

The New York Mets were no match for Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles this week. In a series dominated and overshadowed by Alonso’s homecoming, the Mets were swept by the O’s. As a result, they have now lost four straight. It was a weird week with fans making their love for Alonso and their unhappiness at the front office both perfectly known. However, the bottom line is that the...

Alonso Returns, Appreciates Citi Field Cheers Again

He tipped his cap when they chanted his name before the game. He tipped it when they cheered his announcement in the starting lineup. And again after the tribute video. Before his first at-bat, Pete Alonso raised his helmet in appreciation to the 35,800 at Citi Field, many of whom were on their feet, wearing his jersey, his shirsey or holding a homemade sign made for a night they had both been...

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