It does not get much better than this, as Opening Day for the New York Mets is finally here. The team is set to begin its season against the Miami Marlins, a team they were 13-6 against in 2022. The Mets will be looking to find similar success against a newly-constructed Marlins team, as general manager Kim Ng looks to build a team that can compete for a playoff spot in the coming years. The...
Mike Trout vs. Shohei Ohtani. That’s the billing of Tuesday night’s 2023 World Baseball Classic Final. The United States and Japan—two of the best teams throughout the whole tournament—face off for the WBC title. Japan made the final after winning a thrilling game against Mexico. Down 3-0, new Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida launched a three-run home run to tie the game in the...
It’s time for the semifinals. Team Mexico takes on Team Hapan at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. Team Mexico defeated Team Puerto Rico in the fourth quarterfinal game 5-4. The Pool C winners hope to continue the trend against the undefeated Japanese team. Japan defeated Team Italy 9-3 in their quarterfinal game. Japan has yet to lose a game during the tournament going 4-0 in Pool B. Can...
A spring for the youth, many of the Mets young stars are attempting to make their names known in hopes of cracking the major league roster or making a strong enough impression that they’ll be considered the next man up when the time comes calling. Brett Baty, one of the young stars the team boasts, started off strong by powering a home run to dead center field in his first spring game....
Updated Post – Feb. 15, 8:37 Mets outfielder Khalil Lee has cleared waivers after being recently designated for assignment. He was sent outright to Triple-A Syracuse. The DFA came shortly after the Mets found out Major League Baseball was investigating Lee for the alleged assault of his former girlfriend. Tim Healey of Newsday reports that Lee is still in the Mets organization and will...
The New York Mets are off to Port St. Lucie. The Mets equipment truck began its annual journey from Citi Field down to the Mets facilities in Florida in preparation for spring training. Next stop: Port St. Lucie! ⚾️🌴 pic.twitter.com/5FqniyZ7SL — New York Mets (@Mets) January 30, 2023 Of course the team wasn’t without some help from Mr. and Mrs. Met. With the help of Mr. and Mrs. Met,...
It is no secret that Ronny Mauricio has been sensational for Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League. However, even after receiving LIDOM MVP honors a few weeks ago, he has somehow only gotten better. Licey have jumped out to an impressive 5-2 record since the calendars turned over to 2023, improving to a 9-6 overall record that has them tied with Estrellas Orientales atop a four-team...
The New York Mets claimed right-handed reliever Stephen Ridings off waivers from the New York Yankees. Ridings was drafted by the Cubs in the eighth round of the 2016 draft and made his MLB debut with the Yankees in 2021. In his five MLB innings, he has a 1.80 ERA and 12.6 SO/9. Ridings’ path to MLB is certainly eventful. He began part-time teaching in Lantana, Fla., in 2020 due to COVID...
Seven Met prospects would see game time for the Peoria Javelinas in a game that ended in a 5-5 tie after ten innings. Two of the Peoria runs came off the bat of Stanley Consuegra and Luke Ritter, who each hit solo shots. Kevin Kendall continues to do well in the desert with a two-hit performance in this one. On the mound, Christian Scott would turn in the best start of his AFL season thus far....
Good morning, Mets fans! The Phillies defeated the Padres to advance to the 2022 MLB World Series. Bryce Harper was named NLCS MVP after hitting a dramatic two-run homer in the eighth inning of the clincher Sunday. In the ALCS, the Astros won a similarly close game, beating the Yankees 6-5 to sweep the series. The World Series is officially set, with the Phillies and Astros lined up to start on...
The Peoria Javelinas kicked off their 2022 season with a victory on Monday afternoon, defeating the Glendale Desert Dogs by a score of 5-3. Box Score Two Mets prospects were featured in the starting lineup, but no pitchers made an appearance. 2B Kevin Kendall: 1-for-3, R, BB 3B Luke Ritter: 0-for-4, SO Kendall was the Javelinas’ leadoff hitter and reached base twice, scoring the team’s first run...
Monday, September 26, 2022 • 7:05 P.M. EST Nationals Park • Washington DC RHP Bryce Elder (1-3, 3.88 ERA) vs. RHP Cory Abbott (0-3, 4.85) The Mets have off to day so it’s time to watch some National League East baseball. The Braves begin a three-game series with the Nationals tonight. The rooting interest for Mets fans is obvious. New York can use any help they can get from the team at bottom of...
