At long last, Francisco Lindor has secured a spot on the National League All-Star Team as a member of the New York Mets and will start at the Midsummer Classic for the first time in his career. Lindor moved on to Phase 2 of All-Star voting as one of the top two finishers among NL shortstops alongside Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts, whom he ultimately bested en route to clinching his...
Regardless of how many Mets have been chosen to participate in the Midsummer Classic—whether it be five as in 1986 or one as in several years—there’s always the possibility of a moment similar to what’s taken place in the past. In addition to giving additional consideration to Met-hosted All-Star Games, we’re not including the Home Run Derby, so Pete Alonso would have to save a...
Francisco Lindor may have been snubbed in the All-Star vote, but he was the hero on Sunday. He went 3-for-4, starting with a single, double, and a walk, boosting his slash line to .250/.316/.447. Lindor delivered the clutch moment the Mets needed when they were down to their last out. Despite a tough day for the offense, Lindor reached base four times, tallying a double, two RBIs, and a walk. He...
Good morning, Mets fans! Happy Independence Day to the best nation in the world! On Wednesday, MLB released the starting lineups for the AL and NL as they prepare for the 2024 All-Star Game, which will be held on July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. While no Mets made the starting lineup, plenty of first time All-Stars got the starting nod and familiar faces continue to cement their...
Similar to last week’s results, this Monday’s updated All-Star ballots included five Mets across the board. Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor and J.D. Martinez all stood pat, while Francisco Alvarez entered the fold and Harrison Bader fell off. Starling Marte also fell two spots but remained in the top 20 outfielders. Alonso is the highest-ranked Met at any position. He sits in fourth...
No player on the Mets has received more votes for the All-Star Game than Pete Alonso. Alonso, vying for his first All-Star appearance, has earned 958,777 votes. The second-most among National League first basemen. Only the Cardinals’ Paul Goldschmidt has more with 1,562,027. MLB released the updated vote totals on Monday. Here are where the rest of the Mets position players stand. Catchers...
