The New York Mets held their own against a pair of AL West playoff contenders this week, losing two out of three to the Texas Rangers before salvaging a series win over the Seattle Mariners. The name of the game was the team’s unsung heroes as both DJ Stewart and Tylor Megill took the reins and made the most of their opportunities as the season winds down. Hitter of the Week Just when you...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets defeated the Padres 7-5 in ten innings on Friday night for the team’s sixth consecutive win, the longest winning streak of the season. Justin Verlander notched a quality start despite a shaky beginning to the game, while Francisco Álvarez recorded his first career four-hit game as he remains hot at the plate. The win puts the Mets at 42-46, just four games...
Move over Godzilla, there’s a new monster in Japan. Rōki Sasaki—known as the Monster of Reiwa—is the next phenom pitcher to come out of Japan. The 21-year-old has dominated the 2023 World Baseball Classic, displaying his freakish stuff for the entire world to see. Sasaki’s brilliance began in pool play against the Czech Republic, where he struck out eight and allowed an unearned run...
Good morning, Mets fans! The spending and roster improvement continues. Late Saturday night, the Mets reportedly came to an agreement with star Japanese free agent pitcher Kodai Senga. The reported deal is for five years and $75 million. This deal is pending a physical. Latest Mets News The New York Mets officially announced their re-signing of outfielder Brandon Nimmo to an eight-year contract....
November 15, 2022, 10:50 A.M. SNY’s Andy Martino reports the Mets are “forging ahead” with their pursuit of Kodai Senga, the 29-year-old NPB pitching star. He said Senga is in the United States meeting with teams, and the Mets will meet with him. Just today, MMO dissected Senga as a free agent. November 6, 2022, 1:30 P.M. Per Jon Morosi of MLB Network, among others, Japanese...
Jeff McNeil will start at second base in the 2022 MLB All-Star Game, MLB announced Saturday. McNeil was originally one of four Mets named to the All-Star Game, along with Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz and Starling Marte. The Padres’ Jake Cronenworth was added to the team Saturday in place of Jazz Chisholm Jr., with McNeil being slotted into the starting spot. McNeil is the first Met to start in...
