The New York Mets are coming off a very nice series win against the Detroit Tigers, and the team will be heading to play the Cincinnati Reds in a pivotal matchup for the National League's final Wild Card spot.
Ahead of their series in Cincinnati, the Mets made a number of roster moves. Kodai Senga, who the Mets approached about a stint in the minor leagues to work on his recent issues, accepted an assignment to Triple-A Syracuse.
On August 16, with the Mets reeling after losing 13 of their last 15 games, they turned to top prospect Nolan McLean for a spark. The rookie responded with 5 1/3 scoreless innings, striking out eight against a tough Seattle Mariners lineup.
The New York Mets (75-65) continue their ten-game road trip with a crucial three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds (70-70). On August 24, the Reds narrowed the Mets’ lead in the Wild Card to a half-game and this series felt like it would have serious implications on the playoff race.
New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean has been the talk of the baseball world for the past couple of weeks. This is owed to the historic start to his MLB career, which includes McLean amassing a 4-0 record, a 1.37 ERA, and 28 strikeouts in 26.1 innings pitched in four starts.
The New York Mets have World Series aspirations. Led by Juan Soto’s historic August, New York’s offense is heating up. Unfortunately, the Mets’ starting pitching has held them back.
Ahead of a crucial three-game series this weekend, the New York Mets are reportedly getting their starting catcher back. Mike Puma of the New York Post first reported Thursday evening that the Mets plan on activating Francisco Alvarez from the injured list on Friday.
The New York Mets‘ upcoming stretch will be a crucial signal for how the rest of the season may go. Starting Friday, the Mets play a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds, followed by a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The New York Mets are fortunate to currently employ one of the best overall first basemen in baseball with Pete Alonso. Alonso is a homegrown star in New York and has spent his entire professional baseball career in the organization to this point.
After weeks of speculation and anticipation, the Mets have finally pulled the trigger. Brandon Sproat, the organization’s fifth-ranked prospect, is heading to Cincinnati to make his major league debut on Sunday against the Reds.
Nolan McLean is the calm settling down a storm. The New York Mets, in freefall before his callup, have played winning baseball during his Big Apple stay.
The Seattle Mariners claimed veteran left-hander Jose Castillo off waivers from the New York Mets on Wednesday. In a corresponding move to open a spot on the 40-man roster, the Mariners designated left-hander Joe Jacques, a minor leaguer, for assignment.
The New York Mets beat the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday to win a three-game set on the road. Before they go for a sweep in the Motor City, everyone was waxing poetic about New York’s young starter.
The New York Mets placed outfielder Tyrone Taylor on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday because of a strained left hamstring. The move is retroactive to Saturday.
ESPN’s Monica McNutt is going to have a hard time living down her on-air blunder, at least based on how many other people are still bringing it up. New York Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen alluded to it Monday while calling the Mets’ game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.