Good morning, Mets fans! Per Tisha Thompson of ESPN, former Angels infielder David Fletcher bet on sports with the same bookmaker that Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, used. Fletcher, who is currently in the Braves organization, was a teammate of Ohtani’s for several years, and per Thompson, was one of Ohtani’s best friends in the game. It’s a pretty...
The Mets were shut out by the Marlins in a disappointing start to a three-game series in Miami on Friday evening. New York struggled offensively, going 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position while leaving seven on base and managing just six hits in an 8-0 loss to the Fish. The pitching staff also struggled against the Marlins’ lineup, allowing 13 hits, four walks and notching just eight...
Friday, May 17, 2024 • 7:10 PM loanDepot Park • Miami, FL RHP Christian Scott (0-1, 2.84) vs. LHP Jesús Luzardo (0-3, 5.97) SNY The Mets survived Philadelphia! On Thursday night, the Mets lost the lead twice but were able to capture a hold of it one last time in the 11th inning and hold on for dear life to avoid the four-game sweep. Now, they head to Miami three games below .500 to face the...
The New York Mets (20-23) were on the verge of losing four consecutive games in a home-and-home series against the Philadelphia Phillies, but they pulled out a 6-5 win in 11 innings on Thursday night. Manager Carlos Mendoza will hope his team can find some offensive rhythm against the Miami Marlins (13-32), who have the worst record in the National League. Injuries to big players and...
No. 4: Ryan Clifford, 1B/OF B/T: L/L Age: 7/20/2003 (20) Ht: 6’2” Wt: 200 lb. Acquired: Via trade during the 2023 season (Justin Verlander) ETA: 2026 Previous Rank: N/A 2024 Statistics (High-A Brooklyn/Double-A Binghamton) – 34 G, .205 BA, .684 OPS, 1 HR, 7 XBH, 13 R, 10 RBI, 34/48 BB/K Disclaimer: All prospects rankings were made in the preseason and have not been adjusted...
It can be scary to approach a slumping polar bear, but once J.D. Martinez got up the nerve, the Met slugger’s bat heated up. A great piece by Tim Healey of Newsday Friday captures how Martinez helped Pete Alonso break out of a deep slump. “He understands the swing and can help pretty much everybody,” Alonso told Healey. “He has a very unique perspective. Sometimes you...
Although his name was not in the starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Mets outfielder Harrison Bader still found a way to make a significant impact on the outcome of the game. His first at-bat came in a high-leverage spot in the eighth inning with runners on first and second with two outs. When the count reached one ball and two strikes, Bader lined a hit up the middle...
The Thursday night highlight from the Mets minor leagues was the continued strong performances on the mound from Blade Tidwell and Nolan McLean. Right-hander Ernesto Mercedes pitched well for St. Lucie, too. Check out what else happened across the organization below. Triple-A Iowa Cubs (20-22) 10, Syracuse Mets (24-16) 4 BOX SCORE SS José Iglesias: 2-for-4, R, RBI (.796 OPS) CF Trayce Thompson...
The New York Mets (20-23) were in danger of being swept in a four-game series by the Philadelphia Phillies (31-15) and going 1-6 in a seven-game stretch against the Phillies and Atlanta Braves, their hated rivals . However, it was a J.D. Martinez RBI single and a wild pitch in the top of the 11th inning that helped New York prevail with a 6-5 win. With the score tied at four, Martinez delivered...
You never want to be the main character on X, it was once tweeted, and Mets owner Steve Cohen didn’t quite become that, but he did cause a stir Wednesday with a comment on the social media platform. “All in the future, not much we can do until the trade deadline,” Cohen tweeted in response to a fan during the Mets’ 10-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He deleted it...
Oh, those base on balls. In his season debut Wednesday, Joey Lucchesi walked Edmundo Sosa to lead off the fifth inning. Then Cristian Pache. A batter later, with the bases loaded, he walked Kyle Schwarber to force in a run. This, maddeningly, has become a recurring theme for Met pitchers all season, the starters in particular. The New York pitching staff leads the majors in walks allowed with...
Suffering from their third consecutive defeat at the hands of the Phillies, the Mets are tumbling further and further, now residing four games below the .500 mark. With May already in full swing, the team needs a spark to reignite its momentum. Enter Jeff McNeil, the former all-star and batting champion whose recent performance has left much to be desired. Despite a 1-for-4 effort at the plate...
