With spring training games in full swing, a few standout performers emerged for the Mets last week. Ronny Mauricio, one of the team’s top prospects, picked up right where he left off from winter ball while David Peterson earned his first start and turned in a pair of strong outings for New York. Hitter of the Week Ronny Mauricio turned heads last week with a pair of home runs to go with...
Good morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Per Tim Healey of Newsday Sports, Brandon Nimmo reiterated on Saturday that he is fully healthy and is aiming to return to the playing field for live games next week. Nimmo said he doesn’t value spring training at bats as much and has been increasing his workload. “Let’s be honest, I’ve been playing for seven years now,” Nimmo said. “When the lights turn...
As the calendar turns to December on Thursday, there still hasn’t been a run on free agents like we saw pre-lockout in 2021. Discussions and rumors have returned to their normal slog this winter with expectations they will ramp up ahead of next week’s Winter Meetings. However, the Mets will make initial moves beforehand with free agent starter Carlos Rodón, according to SNY’s...
According to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, the New York Mets, “spoke with Verlander by Zoom last week.” This via “major-league sources.” Of course, starting pitchers Jacob deGrom, Chris Bassitt, and Taijuan Walker are all currently free agents. Verlander appears to be the Mets’ fallback plan if deGrom were to move on. Verlander, who is 39 years old, and will turn...
There’s no way to spin it as a good week for the Mets following them getting swept by the Atlanta Braves over the weekend. Still, Jeff McNeil and Drew Smith proved their value to the team by showing up when the Mets needed to absolutely win games. Hitter of the Week Jeff McNeil continued his tear in September, batting .524/.546/.667 over the last seven days with a home run, two runs batted...
The Mets remained consistent in their play last week, taking two-of-three from the Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland A’s. On the trip out west, the offense, led by Pete Alonso, put up 40 runs across six games (really five, because they were shut out Wednesday). The pitching held relatively strong, too, despite a rare off day from Jacob deGrom. Let’s dig into the top players of the week...
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was named National League Co-Player of the Week with Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols for the week starting Sept. 19. Alonso hit .333/407/.917 with four home runs and 13 RBI in six games. During the week, Alonso surpassed Mets legends David Wright and Mike Piazza for the franchise RBI record of 124. Alonso is currently tied with the Yankees Aaron Judge for...
Despite starting last week off rough and getting swept by the Cubs at home in the first half of the week, the Mets rebounded back to sweep the Pirates in a four game series that put them in a position to possibly clinch a playoff spot on Monday or within the week. The Mets offense was quiet against the Cubs, but looked strong against the Pirates, striking for 23 runs against the Pirates over the...
