The New York Mets have a lot of work to do in a short period of time if they are going to catch the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East race.
Consider this weekend a golden opportunity wasted by the New York Mets. Taking two out of three, or even sweeping the series against the Reds, would have all but closed the door on Cincinnati’s postseason chances.
Brandon Sproat made his long-awaited major league debut on Sunday. Like his rookie compatriots Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong, he provided a stabilizing outing, giving up three runs in six innings.
The New York Mets are in a fight to keep their playoff hopes alive, and now David Stearns is betting on youth to deliver. To address the growing urgency, Stearns has called up Jonah Tong, Nolan McLean, and Brandon Sproat.
Welcome to the second edition of Monday Stat Party, a weekly series showcasing the most peculiar (if not always pertinent) statistical developments from the past week of Mets baseball.
The New York Mets (76-67) invade the City of Brotherly Love to close out their ten-game road trip with four against the Philadelphia Phillies (83-60). As you may recall, the Mets swept the Phillies in a thrilling series in late August at Citi Field.
Pete Alonso's free agency saga during the last MLB offseason ultimately ended with him re-signing with the New York Mets on a two-year, $54 million deal.
The New York Mets have done a wonderful job of developing their farm system in recent years. It is a big reason why they were able to make so many acquisitions ahead of this year's trade deadline without having to surrender players near the top of the system.
The New York Mets may be close to adding another pitcher into the fold as they approach the end of the regular season. Tylor Megill, who has been out since June, made his sixth rehab appearance on Sunday as he works back from an elbow injury.
Given the opportunity to effectively eliminate the Reds as one of their competitors for a Wild Card spot in the National League, the Mets failed this weekend.
The New York Mets did not play things safe with the playoffs on the line. They recalled heralded right-hander Brandon Sproat and handed him the ball to start Sunday's game at the Cincinnati Reds.
The Mets announced five roster moves in advance of today’s game with the Reds, including their official selection of Brandon Sproat’s contract from Triple-A.
The New York Mets trifecta of young pitchers is now complete. It is not often that a team promotes not one, not two, but three top pitching prospects to make their debuts within weeks of each other, much less in the heat of a playoff race.
The New York Mets are making unique history from Saturday through Monday in their games against the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies. New York was coming off a 5-4 win over the Reds, beginning the three-game set.
As of today, the New York Mets are sending down Kodai Senga to make room for one of their top pitching prospects in Brandon Sproat. While Senga is most likely only going to be down there for a few starts or outings, what if he doesn’t get back to the pitcher he once was?
Edwin Diaz probably won't be available to save a potential win for Jonah Tong on Saturday night. But at least the All-Star closer's eventful outing Friday night ensured the weekend will not be disastrous for the New York Mets.
The New York Mets optioned right-hander Kodai Senga to Triple-A Syracuse after a string of poor outings, the team said Friday, a move that required the pitcher's consent under his contract.
Brandon Sproat received long-awaited news yesterday: the New York Mets are calling him up to make his Major League Baseball debut on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds.
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.