This year’s Bobby Bonilla Day holds a special significance. On Saturday, the Mets will once again write a check for $1.19 million to their former player. This tradition began in 2011 and will continue until 2035. It serves as a reminder of Bonilla’s unique deferred payment schedule, which was the result of a buyout after …
The New York Mets are faced with a decision regarding their pitcher, Jose Quintana, following a short fourth rehab start. Previously, Quintana had pitched four innings and threw 47 pitches, but in Friday’s game with Triple-A Syracuse, he only lasted 2 ²/₃ innings. Despite allowing two runs on four hits and three walks, Quintana threw …
The upcoming Aug. 1 trade deadline is taking a different turn for the Mets than they had initially anticipated. Owner Steve Cohen has left open the possibility of selling if the team continues to struggle. When asked about the potential of waiving his no-trade clause, Max Scherzer stated that he would only comment once Cohen …
During a press conference before the Mets faced off against the Brewers, Mets owner Steve Cohen made it clear that both Billy Eppler, the general manager, and Buck Showalter, the manager, will retain their positions for the remainder of the 2023 season. Despite the team’s struggles with a 36-43 record, Cohen expressed confidence in the …
Despite all obstacles, it seems that Frank “The Tank” Fleming could be the Mets’ new fortunate charm. During the SNY broadcast, Frank made an appearance just as Brandon Nimmo hit his ninth home run of the season, giving the Mets a 1-0 lead against the Brewers in the fourth inning. This set the tone for …
In a disappointing turn of events for Mets fans, the team followed up a dismal road trip with a 2-1 loss to the Brewers at Citi Field. This loss marked their fifth in the last six games and their 16th loss out of 21, as they continue to struggle despite high expectations for the season. …
There has been much discussion about Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander’s performance declines, often attributing it to their ages. While age may be a factor, it’s not the whole story. In Verlander’s age-39 season, he still managed a 1.75 ERA and won his third Cy Young Award. Sandy Alcantara, last year’s NL Cy Young winner, …
The New York Yankees currently find themselves trailing 9.5 games behind in the AL East, while the Mets are 13 games back in the NL East. It’s clear that both teams will need to focus on the wild card race, as winning their respective divisions seems like a long shot. Particularly for the Mets, their …
Francisco Alvarez will enjoy some well-deserved rest on Wednesday. The New York Mets had already planned on giving their young catcher a break for the afternoon game following a night game, and Alvarez’s recent injuries make that decision even easier. After getting hit by a foul ball and having to leave Monday’s game, Alvarez played …
In a remarkable turn of events, Grant Hartwig, who had originally chosen to pursue a career in medicine over baseball, was called up to the majors by the Mets for his debut performance. The right-handed reliever showcased his skills during Monday’s game, contributing to the team’s 11-1 victory over the Astros. Hartwig faced a minor …