Starling Marte had two hits and four RBIs for the New York Mets, who ended their worst May in more than three decades by hanging on to earn a 10-9 win over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of a four-game series Friday night.
It was almost a repeat of what the New York Mets have experienced far too much of over the course of this season. On a day where the Mets scored 10 runs, just the second time they’ve done so this year, and a game where they were largely in control after falling behind early, they almost let another slip away.
Mets put up ten against Arizona, narrowly avoid another bullpen meltdown in ninth. Any good vibes from the Mets’ much-needed come from behind victory Thursday evening seemed like they would vanish quickly Friday, as the Diamondbacks struck for three runs in the top of the first off of Luis Severino.
The Mets enter play today with a 23-33 record 15.5 games behind the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets lost game one of the four-game weekend series with the Arizona Diamondbacks last night.
Friday, May 31, 2024 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Jordan Montgomery (3-2, 4.69) vs. RHP Luis Severino (2-2, 3.22) WPIX The Mets did it! They won a baseball game!
After opening the year as one of the more productive units across baseball, the Mets’ bullpen has suddenly fallen out of order. The club’s relievers have combined for a 4.70 ERA in May, the second-worst mark in the National League, after finishing April with an NL-best 2.85 ERA.
Jake Mintz is joined by Chelsea Janes to talk about the Jorge Lopez-New York Mets situation that occurred on Wednesday, the Blue Jays going night mode with their City Connect uniforms, an injury to the Yankees' rotation and give their Good, Bad, Uggla picks for the week.
The New York Mets might have to show strides on the field this summer if they're realistically going to make a run at Juan Soto.
After the disastrous events that occurred after Wednesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor called for a team meeting to figure out a path forward.
The New York Mets made a flurry of roster moves on Friday. First, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Mets will option pitcher Christian Scott and third baseman Brett Baty to Triple-A.
The New York Mets have designated veteran catcher Omar Narvaez for assignment. This move comes after Narvaez's disappointing performance on both offense and defense since signing a two-year deal with the Mets last offseason.
At the end of April, we looked at a baker’s dozen worth of starting pitchers in the Mets’ farm system. Let’s check in on an equal number here near the end of May, if not the same 13 pitchers as last month.
The New York Mets sent right-hander Christian Scott and third baseman Brett Baty to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. The Mets purchased the contract of veteran infielder Jose Iglesias, recalled right-hander Dedniel Nunez and designated catcher Omar Narvaez for assignment.
The Mets are shaking up the roster with a broad-reaching set of moves.
The New York Mets are dealing with quite the cold streak at the moment, winning just five of their last 20 games over the month of May. Coming into the season, the state of the starting rotation and bullpen was filled with question marks, leaving many fans and experts alike wondering just how well the Mets could perform in 2024.
The New York Mets parted ways with one of their relief pitchers after an explosive incident with an umpire culminated in his ejection during their 10-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
Francisco Lindor called a team meeting Wednesday and said afterward the slumping New York Mets "have to get it done -- we've got to have a sense of urgency, and we have to get it done." On Thursday night, Lindor lived up to his words.
The New York Mets designated relief pitcher Jorge Lopez for assignment just one day after he tossed his glove into the Citi Field stands following an ejection.
The New York Mets can collectively exhale after receiving good news on Pete Alonso. The superstar first baseman was hit on the right hand by a 93 mph fastball from James Paxton on Wednesday afternoon; he would not return to the field and was immediately sent for imaging.
The New York Mets made the inevitable official on Thursday by designating reliever Jorge López for assignment. The news comes after López experienced a meltdown during and after Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Nothing has gone right for the New York Mets in the 2024 season. They are struggling in virtually every facet of the game, as this summer is going to be a long one in Queens.
The insider clarified the reasons for the DFA that followed a bizarre on-filed meltdown and controversial postgame interview.
Recently Bleacher Report listed big-name players who could be traded before the deadline. For the New York Mets, Pete Alonso made the list. It has been an awful start to the 2024 season for the New York Mets.
The Mets announced on Wednesday that right-hander Edwin Díaz has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
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