Updated Post – Feb. 23, 13:55 Mets right fielder Starling Marte took live batting practice on Thursday in Mets camp off starter Kodai Senga. Marte also took full regular BP as he recovers from groin surgery. Buck Showalter told the media after BP that the Mets have a date in mind for when Marte will likely start playing in games, but don’t want to get it out there publicly yet....
A few days ago, newly signed pitcher Kodai Senga threw a 52-pitch bullpen session that could be regarded as someone who is just getting used to the intricacies of the major league ball and mound. The session did not particularly inspire hope right off the bat but did have some bright spots, which included hitting 96mph on the radar gun. Mike Puma of the New York Post notes that Senga himself is...
A night after being pounded by the Padres, Jacob deGrom kept the Mets’ playoff hopes alive with high heat and a bevy of beautifully placed sliders. The lanky right-hander tossed six innings of two-run, five-hit ball, fanning eight, including three consecutive punch-outs of Manny Machado. It wasn’t vintage, but it was good enough. Brandon Nimmo had a banner day going 3-for-4 with a ribeye,...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets’ bats came back to life behind Jacob deGrom on Saturday as the mets hung on to defeat the Padres in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card series. It will come down to an ultimate Game 3 Sunday at 7:07 p.m. ET to determine who advances to the ALDS. Chris Bassitt will take the mound for the Mets. Latest Mets News Tim Healey of Newsday Sports reported that the New York...
