Let’s play ball! Spring training games are now officially underway and the New York Mets will begin their Grapefruit League schedule on Saturday afternoon. In total, the Mets will play 31 spring training games – 32 if you include the Spring Breakout. And, as always, there is a ton of intrigue and excitement prior to the first Grapefruit League contest. Furthermore, there is something...
On the heels of an unexpected postseason berth in 2024, the New York Mets entered the 2025 offseason with clear needs. Chief among them: 60% of their 2024 rotation entered free agency and the playoffs exposed clear holes in their bridge to Edwin Diaz. David Stearns and his group aimed to kill two birds with one stone with their signing Friday night, swiping RHP Clay Holmes from the New York...
Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, the Mets signed former Yankee Clay Holmes to a three-year, $38 million contract according to the New York Post’s Joel Sherman. The deal also includes an opt-out after year two. The Mets intend to convert Holmes to a starting pitcher despite Holmes not having started games since 2018. Holmes joins Frankie Montas as the two newest members of the...
Nick Pivetta Position: SP B/T: R/R Age: 31 (02/14/1993) 2024 Traditional Stats: 27 G (26 GS), 145 2/3 IP, 6-12, 4.14 ERA, 1.126 WHIP, 172 SO, 36 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 103 ERA+, 28.9% SO%, 6.1% BB%, 3.59 xERA, 4.07 FIP, 3.50 xFIP, 2.0 fWAR, 1.8 bWAR Rundown After leaving Philadelphia after parts of four seasons of dire struggle (5.50 career ERA with the Phillies), Nick Pivetta revitalized his...
The New York Mets will continue their magical season when they face the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS on Sunday. Few people predicted that the Mets would still be standing this deep in October, especially in the wake of the dark days of May. However, here we are and this team is just four wins away from reaching the World Series. But, before we get too carried away, the Mets have an extremely...
There was to be no happy ending to a long road trip for the New York Mets. In Seattle for the final stop of a 10-game swing, the Mets were swept by the Mariners in an uncompetitive three-game series. New York was outscored 22-1 by the Mariners, culminating in a 12-1 whooping on Sunday Night Baseball. As a result, the Mets finished the road trip a disappointing 4-6. With Monday an off day before...
Updated Post – July 29 @ 7:00 pm ET According to Andy Martino of SNY, the New York Mets have checked in on San Francisco Giants starter Blake Snell. Martino added to this points there’s been no traction. He also confirmed the Giants are wanting top prospects and paying Snell’s whole contract, as of now, doesn’t change that ask. To read more about Snell, click here. Updated Post –...
Tylor Megill was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse after his start against the Houston Astros on July 29. Just 28 days later, he returned to the big leagues. With Christian Scott and Kodai Senga out for the foreseeable future, Saturday’s start against at the Atlanta Braves was a massive opportunity for Megill. A strong performance from the right-handed starter could have changed the...
Starting pitcher Tylor Megill is still working back from a right shoulder strain. He made his fourth rehab start on Sunday, turning in another scoreless outing. Megill tossed 5 1/3 innings, scattering seven hits. He did not allow a run or walk a batter while posting six strikeouts. Megill threw 74 pitches, 55 of which were strikes. In all, Megill has thrown 14 innings since beginning his rehab...
Entering the season, arguably the biggest question mark surrounding the New York Mets was their starting rotation. After beginning the season strong, the unit has regressed mightily to where several feared it may project to be prior to the season. Specifically, prior to Saturday’s game, the unit ranks 21st in staff ERA (4.34) and 20th in staff WAR (1.8). Earlier on in the season, these...
José Quintana took the mound for the sixth inning on Friday, holding on to a 1-1 lead with the Reds in the seventh game of the Mets 2024 season. The lefty had escaped a jam in the fifth with the help of third baseman Brett Baty, and started the sixth strong by striking out Stuart Fairchild and inducing a ground out from Elly De La Cruz. Unfortunately, Quintana was unable to complete the sixth,...
The New York Mets began the season by getting swept in the team’s opening series at Citi Field on Sunday. In that game, Tylor Megill toed the rubber and struggled with his control significantly. After the game, bench coach John Gibbons said Megill was feeling tenderness in his shoulder and is going to get a precautionary MRI. As mentioned, despite only allowing one earned run, Megill...
