Updated Post – April 24 at 14:00 Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Wednesday that, barring any issues, the Mets expect veteran slugger J.D. Martinez to be their designated hitter on Friday night at Citi Field. Martinez went 1-for-4 with an RBI single as the DH for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday night, and he’s in the lineup for them again on Wednesday. Martinez signed a one-year deal...
No. 14 Dominic Hamel, RHP B/T: R/R, Age: 25 (3/2/1999) Height: 6’2, Weight: 237 lbs Acquired: 3rd round of 2021 Draft from Dallas Baptist University Previous Rank: 2023 Stats (AA Binghamton): 25 GS, 124 IP, 3.85 ERA, 160 SO, 49 BB, 1.266 WHIP, 11.6 K/9 Dominic Hamel is an intriguing arm with extremely strong strikeout stuff. He put himself on the map during his 2021 season at Dallas Baptist...
During the offseason, the New York Mets took a chance and signed right-hander Luis Severino to a one-year, $13 million contract, hoping he could recapture his old dominant form from his days with the Yankees. In Tuesday night’s loss against the San Francisco Giants, Severino didn’t get the win but showed flashes of dominance. The right-hander retired the first 12 batters he faced before a...
The Mets (12-10) traveled to San Francisco (11-13) on Monday to continue their West Coast road trip after winning two out of three against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Jose Quintana (1-2, 4.21 ERA) took the mound against righty Keaton Winn (2-3, 3.54), but Quintana’s early season struggles with command continued, and it allowed the Giants to coast to a 5-2 win. Quintana entered the day with...
What a weekend full of ups and downs for the New York Mets in Los Angeles. New York took two of three from the Dodgers to win a fifth straight series. That was the good. However, the team was hit with bad news on the injury front. Furthermore, there is legitimate concern over the backend of the rotation. And there are now question marks over how the offense and the bullpen will cope without two...
As Sunday approached, the Mets aimed to complete a clean sweep against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Despite a promising start with victories in the first two games against one of the wealthiest teams, Sunday’s game dampened their momentum. Adrian Houser was tasked with contributing to the quest for a sweep, as the team had shown resilience after losing their initial five games. However,...
The Mets are coming off a scorching hot week where they swept the Pittsburgh Pirates and took two out of three in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, finishing the week with a 5-1 record while improving to 12-9 on the season. The offense kept the train rolling for the Mets, scoring 33 runs (5.5 per game), including two nine-run performances in back-to-back days. Offensive Player of the Week:...
The Mets’ affiliates played just three games on Sunday, as Syracuse had a rainout. A day after each of the affiliates won, it was another successful day where two of the Mets’ three minor league teams won their games on Sunday. Only Binghamton couldn’t grab the win, losing by just one run. Two of the performances of note on Sunday were by a couple of the Mets’ top...
Updated Post: April 21, 7:00 pm ET – After the Mets 10-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, manager Carlos Mendoza provided some clarity on reliever Brooks Raley’s injury. Mendoza confirmed Raley’s MRI showed no structural damage and he is only expected to miss the 15-days he is slated to spend on the injured list. This is good news for the Mets as they continue their...
The New York Mets (12-9) entered Sunday’s game at Dodgers Stadium hoping to capture their second-straight series sweep and seventh win in a row. However, at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets were shutout by Tyler Glasnow and saw their starting pitcher, Adrian Houser, struggle again. When it was all said and done, New York dropped the series finale 10-0. As mentioned, Adrian...
Sunday, April 21, 2024 • 4:10 PM Dodger Stadium • Los Angeles, CA RHP Adrian Houser (0-1, 4.70) vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow (3-1, 3.72) WPIX • MLBN The New York Mets look for their second-consecutive sweep and seventh-consecutive win this afternoon in Los Angeles. The Mets won their sixth game in a row Saturday afternoon, clinching a series victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was the second...
Starling Marte made a costly defensive error in the New York Mets’ 11-7 loss to the Kansas City Royals on April 13, one that completely changed the outlook of that game. A moment like that could have cause him to go into a slump, but it has had a reverse effect. Marte has been on a tear ever since, and came through in the biggest moment of Saturday’s 6-4 win over the Los Angeles...
