Tag: London Series

Reliving The London Series: A Mets Fan’s Perspective

This is a Fan Shot by former MMO writer Satish Ram. At some point in your life as a masochist (or Mets fan, as the kids say), you begin to realize your normal level of suffering just will not cut it anymore. The blown leads, the questionable roster management, and the inability to hit with men on base just became a regular Tuesday night. You start to think, Satish (your name is Satish too in...

FOCO Launches Mets London Series Bobblehead Collection

The biggest rivalry in the NL East faced off across the pond as the Mets took on the Philadelphia Phillies in London over the weekend. It is an exciting time in the baseball world and in commemoration for the London Series, FOCO has launched a new collection that features the New York Mets and their trip to the United Kingdom. The collection single bobbleheads of Francisco Lindor and Mr. Met....

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets End London Trip With Late Heroics

The 2024 New York Mets are anything but predictable. If you want proof, look no further than the two games in England for the MLB London Series 2024 over the weekend. After contributing to their downfall on Saturday, the Mets pulled off a jaw-dropping double play to earn a series split with the Phillies on Sunday. As a result, New York flies Stateside winners of their last four of five games,...

Game Chat: Phillies vs. Mets, 10:10 A.M.

Sunday, June 9, 2024 • 10:10 PM London Stadium • London, United Kingdom LHP Jose Quintana (1-5, 5.17) vs. RHP Taijuan Walker (3-1, 5.73) ESPN The first game over in London got off to a good start with the New York Mets and Sean Manaea looking good while the Mets’ offense clicked, just not scoring enouvh. Then, things go ugly in one inning with the Philadelphia Phillies exploding with two outs....

McNeil Benched For Fourth Consecutive Game on Saturday

The Mets flew across the Atlantic looking to continue their winning ways. They landed in London after a three-game sweep over the Nationals, and were tasked with facing the National League-leading Phillies. While the Mets fell to the Phillies 7-2, and lost for the first time in six days, one thing was constant — Jeff McNeil was on the bench. Instead of penciling in the 2022 National League...

Phillies Six-Run Fourth Inning Dooms Mets In 7-2 Loss

Even overseas, the New York Mets are getting a long look at what a good contending team is about. The Philadelphia Phillies continued their dominance of the Mets this season in Game 1 of the MLB London Series as New York lost 7-2 on Saturday. The Mets are now just 1-4 against Philadelphia this season. The Mets were coming off a sweep of the Washington Nationals heading into this series, but the...

Game Chat: Phillies vs Mets, 1:10 PM

Friday, June 8, 2024 • 1:10 PM London Stadium • London, United Kingdom LHP Ranger Suárez (9-1, 1.70) vs. LHP Sean Manaea (3-2, 3.63) FOX The Mets skipped across the pond Wednesday evening and have had the last two days to prepare for international baseball, welcome to London lads! For the third time in MLB’s history, games will be played in London Stadium, the home of West Ham United F.C. The...

Mets Gone International

For a team whose name is derived from the residents of the location they inhabit, the Mets have had some notable moments away from America. This weekend will be the latest as they and the Philadelphia Phillies embark on the third regular season series to be played in London. Save for the many games in Montreal against the Expos plus several in Toronto, New York has previously played in two other...

Getting You Set For The Mets In Blighty

The New York Mets are officially in little Old Blighty. In a banner week for Major League Baseball, the Mets are set to play in their second national capital city in a seven-day span after sweeping the Nationals in Washington earlier in the week. This weekend will mark the first time in franchise history that the Mets have played baseball in London. However, it isn’t the first time that...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Finally Sweep A Series

For once, almost everything went right for the New York Mets. After sweeping the Washington Nationals, the Mets swept a series for the first time since April. They have now won three consecutive games and five of their last seven. It was a series that saw big-time contributions from some unexpected names, a couple of impressive pitching performances and a number of encouraging trends develop....

Morning Briefing: Francisco Alvarez Won’t Travel to London

Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Monday that Francisco Alvarez will not travel with the team to London and will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Syracuse. If all goes well, Alvarez could rejoin the Mets on their next homestand, which begins on June 11. Matthew Broderick, the actor most famous for his role in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” is scheduled...

Morning Briefing: Stearns Praises New Additions, Still Wants More

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns introduced the Mets two biggest offseason signings to the club via Zoom on Wednesday afternoon. Among some of the better quotes in the press conference were in regards to Harrison Bader, as Stearns noted that he expects him to play a majority of the games at center field which would kick Brandon Nimmo to left field for...

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