Tag: New York Mets

Senga Faces Live Batters for First Time Since Injury

Updated Post: Mon. Apr. 29 at 4:13 PM Kodai Senga faced live batters for the first time since landing on the IL during Spring Training in February. According to Tim Healey of Newsday, Senga threw around 20 pitches to minor-league hitters. Anthony DiComo of MLB noted Senga would need to do this twice more before being sent on a rehab assignment.  Through his interpreter, Senga noted he threw his...

Series Preview: Mets Host the Cubs

After a dramatic walk-off victory over the Cardinals on Sunday, the New York Mets (14-13) will host the Chicago Cubs (17-11) for a four-game series. Despite losing the first two games of their series against the Cardinals, the Mets bounced back on Sunday with a winning effort. Jose Quintana paved the way with eight brilliant innings, providing the Mets bullpen with much-needed rest ahead of this...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets’ Walk-Off Heroics Highlight Of Series Loss To Cardinals

The New York Mets are going to be an exhilarating rollercoaster ride throughout the 2024 season. We got evidence of why throughout the series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Mets dropped the first two games to St. Louis, an extension of an unwanted streak that saw the team lose five of its last six after previously winning four straight series. With a second consecutive series loss already...

Jonah Tong Promoted to High-A Brooklyn

After tearing it up in St. Lucie, Mets prospect Jonah Tong has been promoted to High-A Brooklyn. The right-handed pitcher has been sensational in the Mets organization this season, posting a 0.00 ERA in Low-A ball with 36 strikeouts in 18 ⅔ innings of work. His 45.6 K-BB% ranks second amongst 267 qualified minor league pitchers. Hitters in St. Lucie hit an absurdly .115/.194/.180 off Tong. Tong...

Mark Vientos Walks It Off, Mets Win 4-2 In Extra Innings

In the quest for a bounce-back performance from Jose Quintana, the New York Mets (14-13) got just that in Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Mets would ride that performance and be aided by a walk-off, two-run home run by Mark Vientos to take the rubber match at Citi Field, 4-2 in 11 innings. Quintana showcased brilliance on the mound for New York, orchestrating eight...

Game Chat: Cardinals vs. Mets, 1:40 P.M.

Sunday, April 28, 2024 • 1:40 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Lance Lynn (1-0, 2.81) vs. LHP Jose Quintana (1-2, 4.21) SNY For a second straight series the New York Mets find themselves trying avoid the sweep. On Friday night, the Mets dropped the game 4-2, falling early and couldn’t claw back. On Saturday afternoon, the Mets fell early again, had one massive inning to bring them within two,...

Adrian Houser’s Struggles Continue As Potential Replacements Near Return

Adrian Houser entered Saturday’s start against the St. Louis Cardinals with a 7.45 ERA through four starts. Houser needed to a turn in a strong outing to ensure his spot in the rotation. Instead, it was more of the same with Houser on the mound. The New York Mets made a late push, but it wouldn’t be enough, as the Cardinals secured a series victory on the road with a 7-4 win on...

Former Top-100 Prospect, Alex Ramírez, Raking To Begin Season

Not too long ago, outfielder Alex Ramírez was regarded as a top-100 prospect in all of baseball. However, after a subpar 2023, he dropped out of the top 100 and down the organization top-30 list. If the beginning of 2024 is any indication, however, he may well be on his way back up those rankings. Ramírez was signed by the Mets as an international free agent in 2019 and was quickly regarded as a...

Morning Briefing: DJ Stewart to Play Field With J.D. Martinez in Lineup

Good morning, Mets fans! J.D. Martinez made his Mets debut on Friday and impressed by going 2-for-4 with an RBI. He started off the game with a ground ball single down the right field line and then added an RBI double that hit the wall in right field. In addition to his two hits, Martinez also recorded two strikeouts, but any doubts about his bat being ready seem to be quashed. With Martinez...

Martinez Impresses Despite Mets’ Loss to Cardinals

The New York Mets saw the arrival of their new designated hitter in J.D. Martinez on Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. Martinez had a good debut with the club, but the Mets dropped a 4-2 contest to the Cardinals to open the series, marking the fourth loss in their last five games. Building off of that point, New York’s offensive struggles continued as it has now scored two runs...

Game Chat: Cardinals vs. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Friday, April 26, 2024 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Miles Mikolas (1-3, 6.49) vs. RHP José Butto (0-0, 1.65) Apple TV+ The Mets return home after a week spent on the West Coast. They ended up splitting the road trip 3-3 after a series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers and a subsequent series loss to the San Francisco Giants. New York now opens up a homestand tonight with a winning...

Series Preview: Mets Return Home to Greet the Veteran Cardinals

The New York Mets (13-11) are back home after a 3-3 road trip, securing two wins over the Los Angeles Dodgers and one against the San Francisco Giants. Francisco Álvarez did hit the injured list with a torn ligament in his left thumb while the team was out west, but the Metropolitans are finally set to have J.D. Martinez available for their homestand. The Mets will get their first look at the...

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