New York Mets
Max Scherzer celebrated after lockout ended: ‘I drank a lot’
PORT ST. LUCIE — Max Scherzer celebrated with a cocktail — or several — after the new collective bargaining agreement was finalized last week. “I drank a lot,” the Mets right-hander said Saturday after a workout at Clover Park. One of eight members on the MLBPA’s executive subcommittee, Scherzer was heavily involved in the negotiations …
New York Mets get walk-off win vs. Miami Marlins on Michael Conforto’s controversial hit by pitch
Even the New York Mets called Thursday’s walk-off 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins a lucky break. With the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the ninth after Jeff McNeil had tied the score with a home run leading off the inning, a 1-2 pitch on the inside corner of home plate …
Mets’ Francisco Lindor shows signs of breaking spring funk
Observations for the Mets’ 7-5 spring training game win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Oswalt Sharp Corey Oswalt recorded five strikeouts over two shutout innings in the Mets’ 7-5 exhibition victory over the Cardinals on Sunday at Clover Park. The right-handed Oswalt — who is depth for the bullpen and rotation — was …
With Bauer Gone, Mets May Shift Attention to Jackie Bradley Jr.
With Trevor Bauer officially a Los Angeles Dodger, the Mets will now seek other ways to round out their rotation. In addition, they can now turn their attention, and money, to filling other roster needs. One of those roster needs is a strong defensive center fielder. According to Ken Davidoff and Joel Sherman of the …
Mets set deadline for Trevor Bauer decision after making huge offer
The Mets have put Trevor Bauer on the clock. The Post has learned that the Mets set a deadline of noon Eastern time Friday for Bauer, the free-agent starting pitcher, to take or leave their offer that totals between $100 million and $110 million over three years. The package features opt-outs for Bauer after both …
Breaking down hits, misses of Brodie Van Wagenen’s Mets tenure
A look at Brodie Van Wagenen’s best and worst moves during his tenure as Mets GM, which ended Friday: Hits Jacob deGrom: Van Wagenen as GM oversaw the five-year extension worth $137.5 million his former CAA client received before the start of the 2019 season. DeGrom had said he would end negotiations once the season …
Source says Steve Cohen in negotiations for Mets as A-Rod group withdraws
11:23 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Billionaire Steve Cohen has entered into negotiations to purchase the New York Mets, hoping to salvage a deal for the franchise after a previous agreement to buy the team fell apart, a …
Mets’ Pete Alonso breaks Aaron Judge’s rookie HR record
New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso hit his 53rd home run of the season Saturday night, breaking the rookie record New York Yankees star Aaron Judge set in 2017. Alonso hit a 93 mph fastball on a 1-2 count from Atlanta Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz just to the right of straightaway center field. The solo …
Mets Fans Go To That Dark Place In Darkest Hour After Epic Loss
But in the world of the Mets, percentages often don’t matter. The team surrendered 7 runs to lose 11-10 and fall five games out of the second wild card spot in the National League. Mets fans are a resilient bunch, but this one stung. Check out the lowlights (or highlights, depending on your point of …
Pete Alonso reflects on breaking Mets’ single-season home run record
Pete Alonso entered the Mets’ history books again Tuesday. The 24-year-old rookie first baseman set the franchise’s single-season home run record when he blasted his 42nd long-ball of the year in the fourth inning against the Cubs at Citi Field. Alonso reflected on the milestone after the game, which the Mets dropped, 5-2. “When I …
