Dominic Smith Comes Off Bench And Drives In Run

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith, hitting .340 against lefties this season and 1-for-1 with a home run lifetime against Los Angeles Dodgers starter Julio Urias, did not start the game on Friday. Despite the questionable decision to bench Smith in a huge game, he entered the game in the fifth inning and eventually went […]

Jeff McNeil Drives In Two On Friday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil went 1-for-3 with two RBI in the Mets 6-5 loss to the Dodgers on Friday. For whatever reason, McNeil and Dominic Smith, two of the Mets most productive hitters, were held out of the starting lineup on Friday with Dodgers lefty Julio Urias on the mound. Eventually, both […]

Brandon Nimmo Drives In Four In First Game On Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo drove in all four runs in the Mets 4-1 win over the Nationals in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Thursday. Nimmo went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, scored once, and (as mentioned) had four RBI. Despite struggling at the plate over the first week of August, Nimmo […]

Marcus Stroman Solid In Win On Thursday

New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman went 5 1/3 innings pitched in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against Washington, allowing just one earned run and striking out eight. The Mets defeated the Nationals 4-1 and Stroman picked up his eighth win of the season, improving his record to 8-11 on the season. Stroman yielded just […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up 24th Save On Wednesday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz worked a clean ninth inning on Wednesday to pick up his 24th save of the season in the Mets 8-7 win over the Nationals. It was Diaz's first save (and save opportunity) since July 28, a result of the Mets recent struggles. Despite occasional and legendary meltdowns, Diaz […]

Pete Alonso With Three Hits On Wednesday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI in the Mets 8-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Alonso had gone a putrid 0-for-21 prior to his outburst on Wednesday, exemplifying exactly why Alonso should remain active in all formats, even when struggling. Hopefully, […]

Carlos Carrasco Allows Three Runs In One-Plus Inning Of Work

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco allowed three runs, courtesy of a three-run home run by Juan Soto, in one-plus inning of work on Tuesday against the Nationals in a game suspended due to inclement weather. The currently suspended game, in which the Mets are trailing the Nationals 3-1 in the second inning, will […]

James McCann Hits Ninth Home Run On Saturday

New York Mets catcher James McCann went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Mets 5-3 loss to the Phillies on Saturday. The homer was McCann's ninth of the season, in what has been a disappointing year for the backstop. Much like the rest of the Mets struggling offense, McCann has just five hits […]

Michael Conforto Homers On Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the Mets 5-3 loss to the Phillies on Saturday. Despite not starting against lefty Ranger Suarez, Conforto was called upon to replace Brandon Drury in right field once Suarez was removed from the game. Conforto has been a terrible disappointment in […]

Tylor Megill Hits Wall In Fifth Inning On Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill was solid through his first four innings of work on Saturday against the Phillies. Unfortunately, Megill ran out of gas in the fifth inning and yielded two homers and four earned runs before he was removed with two outs. On the day, Megill went 4 2/3 innings pitched, […]

Another Hitless Day For Pete Alonso

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 0-for-4 with a walk and three strikeouts in the Mets latest lethargic 5-3 loss to the Phillies on Saturday. Alonso is now hitless in his last five games, having gone 0-for-15 with eight walks over that span. Over his last seven games, Alonso is slashing a paltry […]

Michael Conforto Taking A Seat On Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is not in the Mets starting lineup for their game against the Phillies on Saturday. Brandon Drury will be playing right field and batting fifth against Ranger Suarez. Manager Luis Rojas indicated that Conforto is available off of the bench. With Conforto, Dominic Smith, and Jeff McNeill all sitting […]

Jeff McNeil Not In Mets Lineup On Saturday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Jonathan Villar is getting the start at second base and batting sixth. Despite the fact that McNeil sat on Thursday so he could be fresh for all three critical games against the Phillies, manager Luis […]

Dominic Smith Sitting On Saturday

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith is not in the Mets lineup on Saturday for their contest against the Philadelphia Phillies and lefty Ranger Suarez. Perhaps it is a way for manager Luis Rojas to shake up a lineup that has been lethargic over the past week, but it is an odd decision. Smith […]

Brandon Nimmo Reaches Base Three Times On Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, and two runs scored in the Mets 6-3 loss to the Braves on Thursday. Nimmo continues to get on base regularly as a table-setter for the Mets who have had issues scoring all season. Over his past 15 games, Nimmo has posted […]

Taijuan Walker With Another Poor Outing Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker continued his recent struggles on Thursday. He allowed five earned runs on six hits, including two home runs, and two walks over five innings pitched in the Mets 6-3 loss to the Braves. Walker, now 7-5 on the season, was solid through the first three innings of the […]

Pete Alonso Hits Mammoth Home Run Thursday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1-for-4 with a 453 ft two-run home run in the Mets 6-3 loss to the Braves on Thursday. Alonso continues to hit the ball well having now hit nine home runs in the month of July. He is batting .321 with six homers in the 14 games […]

Jeff McNeil Extends Hitting Streak To 15 Games

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil went 2-for-4 with an RBI in the Mets 2-1 win over the Braves on Wednesday. McNeil has now hit safely in 15 consecutive games, posting a .373/.439/.569 slash line with two home runs and 11 RBI over that time frame. His 15-game hitting streak is currently the longest […]

Edwin Diaz Escapes With 23rd Save On Wednesday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz picked up his 23rd save of the season on Wednesday in the Mets 2-1 win over the Braves. Diaz was called on to preserve a 2-1 lead in the ninth inning and promptly allowed a ground-rule double to Abraham Almonte. Following a fly-out, Diaz allowed a one-out single […]

Tylor Megill With Another Strong Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill went 5 1/3 innings pitched and allowed just one earned run while striking out six in the Mets 2-1 win over the Braves on Wednesday. Megill, who allowed just five hits and one walk, did not factor into the decision. Megill now owns an impressive 2.04 ERA, a […]

Michael Conforto Picks Up Two Hits On Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 2-for-4 with a double in the Mets 12-5 loss to the Braves at home on Tuesday. After what was a horrible first half for the 28-year-old, Conforto had been red hot for a week following the All-Star break until he went 0-for-4 in a game against the Reds […]

Pete Alonso With Two More Hits On Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in the Mets 12-5 loss to the Braves on Tuesday. Alonso remains red hot at the plate now hitting .296/.345/.667 with three home runs, seven RBI, four runs scored, and one double over his last seven games. Slashing .262/.337/.508 with […]

Mets Deal For Rich Hill Is Imminent

Following up a prior report, the New York Mets are reportedly imminently close to acquiring Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Rich Hill. The Mets will be sending relief pitcher Tommy Hunter and 2020 fourth-round draft pick catcher Matt Dyer, currently in Double-A, to the Rays in exchange for Hill. Hill has been very solid in […]

Mets In Contact With Rays About Rich Hill

The New York Mets have reportedly been in recent contact with the Tampa Bay Rays about trading for starting pitcher Rich Hill, according to Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo. Hill has been solid for the Rays and fantasy managers in 2021, posting a 3.87 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and a 91:36 K: BB across 95 1/3 […]

Dominic Smith Belts Grand Slam On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in the Mets 7-0 win over the Reds on Wednesday afternoon. Smith, who has had a rough season, has been hitting consistently of late, showing signs of power as well. Over his last seven games, he is hitting .280/.379/.600 with […]

Two More Hits For James McCann On Tuesday

New York Mets catcher James McCann went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the Mets 4-3 loss to the Reds on Tuesday. McCann is now hitting .304/.385/.435 over his last seven games (23 at-bats) with one home run, three RBI, and five runs scored. McCann makes for a decent streaming option in one-catcher formats and […]

Pete Alonso Homers Again On Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 2-for-5 with a solo home run on Tuesday in the Mets 4-3 loss to the Reds in Cincinnati. Alonso has now hit safely in all five games since the All-Star break and has homered in two straight games. He is now 8-for-22 (.364) with two home runs, […]

Jacob deGrom Reportedly Improving

According to New York Mets manager Luis Rojas, starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) is improving and there is optimism that his stint on the injured list will not be prolonged. Rojas' statement comes after it was revealed earlier on Tuesday that deGrom has returned to New York for further evaluation on his right forearm. An […]

No Plans To Remove Edwin Diaz From Closer Role

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas confirmed on Tuesday that there are no plans to remove relief pitcher Edwin Diaz from the closer role. Rojas stated that if the Mets run into a save situation and he is available, Diaz will get the call to close out the game. Diaz has blown three straight save […]

James McCann Homers Off Bench On Monday

Coming off the bench on Monday, New York Mets catcher James McCann went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and three RBI in the Mets 15-11 win over the Reds. McCann was sitting in favor of catcher Tomas Nido for the second straight game after going for 0-for-11 over his previous three games. Called upon […]