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MLB All-Stars back in Arlington, where 11 future Hall of Famers started outside in Texas heat in '95
Read full article: MLB All-Stars back in Arlington, where 11 future Hall of Famers started outside in Texas heat in '95Major League Baseball was still stinging from a strike that had wiped out the World Series the previous season when the 1995 All-Star Game was played outside in the stifling Texas heat.
Mets closer Edwin Díaz is set for spring debut after freak WBC injury a year ago
Read full article: Mets closer Edwin Díaz is set for spring debut after freak WBC injury a year agoNew York Mets closer Edwin Díaz is set to appear in a game for the first time since tearing a patellar tendon during the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Mendoza starts Mets job emphasizing how close team was to success in 2022, not this year's fall
Read full article: Mendoza starts Mets job emphasizing how close team was to success in 2022, not this year's fallCarlos Mendoza began his tenure as New York Mets manager emphasizing how close the team was to success in 2022, not how far it descended this year.
New York Mets hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as manager, AP source says
Read full article: New York Mets hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as manager, AP source saysThe New York Mets are hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as their manager, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Billy Eppler resigns as Mets GM, and is under investigation by MLB, according to AP source
Read full article: Billy Eppler resigns as Mets GM, and is under investigation by MLB, according to AP sourceBilly Eppler has resigned as New York Mets general manager, and a person familiar with the probe said he is under investigation by Major League Baseball.
David Stearns agrees to become Mets president of baseball operations, according to reports
Read full article: David Stearns agrees to become Mets president of baseball operations, according to reportsDavid Stearns has agreed to become president of baseball operations for the underperforming New York Mets, according to several reports.
Mets owner Steve Cohen threatens players with selloff, but Showalter, Eppler safe through season
Read full article: Mets owner Steve Cohen threatens players with selloff, but Showalter, Eppler safe through seasonMets owner Steven Cohen is threatening his underperforming team with the prospect of a trade deadline selloff unless New York gets back into contention for a playoff berth.
Scherzer throws 8 innings and Lindor has 5 RBIs as the Mets rout the slumping Astros 11-1
Read full article: Scherzer throws 8 innings and Lindor has 5 RBIs as the Mets rout the slumping Astros 11-1Francisco Lindor homered and drove in five runs, and Max Scherzer pitched eight fantastic innings for his longest outing with the New York Mets in their 11-1 victory over the skidding Houston Astros.
Nimmo gives Mets 4-3, 10-inning win over Yanks on night of mental, physical errors
Read full article: Nimmo gives Mets 4-3, 10-inning win over Yanks on night of mental, physical errorsBrandon Nimmo hit a game-ending double in the 10th inning and the New York Mets recovered from a string of mental and physical errors to beat the New York Yankees 4-3 for a two-game Subway Series split.
Mets' Drew Smith suspended 10 games for banned sticky stuff at Subway Series
Read full article: Mets' Drew Smith suspended 10 games for banned sticky stuff at Subway SeriesNew York Mets pitcher Drew Smith was suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, the fifth pitcher and second on his team penalized for using banned sticky stuff.
Mets slugger Pete Alonso returns to New York for tests on sore left wrist
Read full article: Mets slugger Pete Alonso returns to New York for tests on sore left wristMets first baseman Pete Alonso has returned to New York for further testing after being hit on his left wrist by a pitch and leaving Wednesday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves.
Mets' Alonso hit by pitch on left wrist by 96 mph fastball, leaves game vs. Braves, X-rays negative
Read full article: Mets' Alonso hit by pitch on left wrist by 96 mph fastball, leaves game vs. Braves, X-rays negativeMets slugger Pete Alonso left Wednesday night’s game against the Braves in the first inning after getting hit on his left wrist by a pitch from Atlanta’s Charlie Morton.
Mets lose 5 series in a row for 1st time in a decade, shut out by Reds
Read full article: Mets lose 5 series in a row for 1st time in a decade, shut out by RedsThe Cincinnati Reds erupted for four first inning runs against Kodai Senga, Spencer Steer added an insurance solo shot and four relievers made them stand up while cruising to a 5-0 win over the New York Mets, handing them a fifth straight series loss.
Scherzer suspended 10 games for sticky substance ejection
Read full article: Scherzer suspended 10 games for sticky substance ejectionMets pitcher Max Scherzer was suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday following his ejection for having a foreign substance on his hand during a game.
Scherzer tossed, Mets still rally to beat Dodgers 5-3
Read full article: Scherzer tossed, Mets still rally to beat Dodgers 5-3Max Scherzer was ejected in the fourth inning after the umpires’ check of his glove and hands, but Brandon Nimmo went 5 for 5 and New York’s bullpen came through in the Mets’ 5-3 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mets' Scherzer ejected for sticky stuff after umpire check
Read full article: Mets' Scherzer ejected for sticky stuff after umpire checkMax Scherzer has been ejected from the New York Mets’ game in Los Angeles after the umpires did the customary check of his glove before the bottom of the fourth inning.
Veteran skippers Francona, Showalter voted Managers of Year
Read full article: Veteran skippers Francona, Showalter voted Managers of YearTerry Francona of the Cleveland Guardians and Buck Showalter of the New York Mets have been voted Managers of the Year, improving the already sparkling resumes of both veteran baseball leaders.
Phillies not worried about Astros' Valdez odd hand rubbing
Read full article: Phillies not worried about Astros' Valdez odd hand rubbingPhiladelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson says he isn’t concerned about Houston starter Framber Valdez’s unusual hand rubbing during Game 2 of the World Series, downplaying speculation on social media that the left-hander was up to something fishy during a dominant victory.
Umps check Padres pitcher Musgrove's ears for sticky stuff
Read full article: Umps check Padres pitcher Musgrove's ears for sticky stuffPadres pitcher Joe Musgrove had his ears searched by an umpire for illegal sticky substances at the behest of Mets manager Buck Showalter in the sixth inning of San Diego’s 6-0 win in the decisive Game 3 of their NL wild-card series.
Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over Padres
Read full article: Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over PadresPete Alonso launched a tiebreaking homer and Jacob deGrom pitched well enough to help save the New York Mets’ season with a 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres that evened their wild-card playoff series at one game apiece.
Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East lead
Read full article: Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East leadDansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered off Max Scherzer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Mets and a one-game lead in the NL East.
Escobar rallies Mets past Marlins in 10, back into 1st alone
Read full article: Escobar rallies Mets past Marlins in 10, back into 1st aloneEduardo Escobar homered and drove in five late runs — including the game-winning single in the 10th inning — to rally the New York Mets past the Miami Marlins 5-4 and back into sole possession of first place in the NL East.
Ouch! Mets set MLB record with 106 hit batters in season
Read full article: Ouch! Mets set MLB record with 106 hit batters in seasonThe New York Mets set a major league record with 106 hit batters this season when Mark Canha was plunked twice and Luis Guillorme once in a 6-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Lindor, Carrasco shine on Clemente Day, Mets beat Bucs 7-1
Read full article: Lindor, Carrasco shine on Clemente Day, Mets beat Bucs 7-1On a Roberto Clemente Day particularly meaningful to both of them, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco propelled the New York Mets past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 to extend their slim lead in the NL East.
MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day, ceremony at Citi Field
Read full article: MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day, ceremony at Citi FieldMajor League Baseball celebrated its 21st annual Roberto Clemente Day on Thursday, with festivities centered in New York where the Mets hosted the Hall of Fame outfielder’s former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Díaz escapes in 8th, Mets take series from MLB-best Dodgers
Read full article: Díaz escapes in 8th, Mets take series from MLB-best DodgersEdwin Díaz struck out Gavin Lux on a 102.8 mph fastball to escape a jam in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets beat the major league-best Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3.
Timmy Trumpet plays horn, Nimmo saves Mets in 2-1 win vs LAD
Read full article: Timmy Trumpet plays horn, Nimmo saves Mets in 2-1 win vs LADBrandon Nimmo saved Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets with a breathtaking catch atop the center-field fence, and Edwin Díaz entered to Timmy Trumpet’s live horn at pulsing Citi Field before closing out the Los Angeles Dodgers for a scintillating 2-1 victory.
MLB teams to play all 29 opponents under '23 balanced sked
Read full article: MLB teams to play all 29 opponents under '23 balanced skedEvery Major League Baseball team will play each other in the same season for the first time next year as the sport switches to its first balanced schedule since 2000.
Marte, Mets top Wheeler, Phillies again to open doubleheader
Read full article: Marte, Mets top Wheeler, Phillies again to open doubleheaderStarling Marte got three hits and the New York Mets kept up their season-long dominance of Philadelphia, topping Zack Wheeler and the Phillies 8-2 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.
Baty homers first time up in majors, Mets beat Braves 9-7
Read full article: Baty homers first time up in majors, Mets beat Braves 9-7Brett Baty homered his first time up in the big leagues, Starling Marte went deep twice and the New York Mets held off the Braves 9-7 to snap Atlanta’s eight-game winning streak.
Dominant deGrom pitches surging Mets to 5-2 win over Braves
Read full article: Dominant deGrom pitches surging Mets to 5-2 win over BravesJacob deGrom struck out 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning of his second start all season, pitching the New York Mets past the Atlanta Braves 5-2 for their 12th victory in 14 games.
DeGrom dazzles in return, bullpen costs Mets in loss to Nats
Read full article: DeGrom dazzles in return, bullpen costs Mets in loss to NatsJacob deGrom allowed one run on three hits and struck out six in five innings in his season debut before a bullpen meltdown cost the New York Mets in a 5-1 loss to the Washington Nationals.
Mets plan deGrom return next week after latest rehab start
Read full article: Mets plan deGrom return next week after latest rehab startMets ace Jacob deGrom pitched four innings Wednesday for Triple-A Syracuse, finishing strong after a shaky start in what is expected to be his last minor league rehab outing before rejoining New York’s rotation.
Mets ace deGrom whiffs 5 of 6 batters in 1st rehab start
Read full article: Mets ace deGrom whiffs 5 of 6 batters in 1st rehab startNew York Mets ace Jacob deGrom struck out five of the six batters he faced and threw 18 of 24 pitches for strikes Sunday night in his first minor league rehab start for Class A St. Lucie.
Astros' Siri posts, deletes profane tweet after admiring HR
Read full article: Astros' Siri posts, deletes profane tweet after admiring HRA day after Houston outfielder José Siri called his bat-flip home run celebration against the New York Mets “an error,” he seemingly backtracked by posting a profane tweet that was later deleted.
Mets' Lindor homers after surprise visit from mom
Read full article: Mets' Lindor homers after surprise visit from momFrancisco Lindor homered after being surprised by his mom’s first visit to see him at Citi Field, Pete Alonso slugged a grand slam during an eventful sixth inning and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 10-4.
Umpires bar Dodgers' Roberts from pitching position player
Read full article: Umpires bar Dodgers' Roberts from pitching position playerUmpires barred Dodgers manager Dave Roberts from using a position player to pitch the ninth inning against the New York Mets, enforcing a rule that prevents teams from using non-pitchers with a deficit of five runs or fewer.
LEADING OFF: Kapler might return for anthem on Memorial Day
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Kapler might return for anthem on Memorial DaySan Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he might return to the field for the national anthem in recognition of Memorial Day when his team opens a three-game series at Philadelphia.
Fellow managers offer Gabe Kapler support for protest
Read full article: Fellow managers offer Gabe Kapler support for protestSeveral of Gabe Kapler’s fellow managers are offering their support for his decision to avoid the field during the national anthem as a protest following the school shootings in Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
Mets' deGrom says shoulder 'completely normal,' return TBD
Read full article: Mets' deGrom says shoulder 'completely normal,' return TBDMets ace Jacob deGrom says his injured right shoulder blade feels “completely normal” and he’s waiting for New York’s medical staff to clear him to resume throwing off a mound.
Mets' Marte loses grandmother 2 years after wife's death
Read full article: Mets' Marte loses grandmother 2 years after wife's deathNew York Mets outfielder Starling Marte has been placed on the bereavement list following the death of his grandmother, which came nearly two years to the day after his wife died of a heart attack.
LEADING OFF: Francona, Guardians hit with virus outbreak
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Francona, Guardians hit with virus outbreakThe Cleveland Guardians are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that has sidelined manager Terry Francona and several of the team’s coaches, prompting the first coronavirus-related postponement in Major League Baseball this season.
Alonso 2 HRs in 2nd game, Mets split doubleheader with Phils
Read full article: Alonso 2 HRs in 2nd game, Mets split doubleheader with PhilsPete Alonso homered twice, had three hits and drove in five runs to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies and a doubleheader split.
Mets manager Showalter suspended 1 game for reliever's pitch
Read full article: Mets manager Showalter suspended 1 game for reliever's pitchNew York Mets manager Buck Showalter was suspended for his team's 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves after Major League Baseball determined reliever Yoan López intentionally threw at Philadelphia slugger Kyle Schwarber the previous night.
Arenado buzzed, frustrated Mets brawl with Cardinals in loss
Read full article: Arenado buzzed, frustrated Mets brawl with Cardinals in lossThe New York Mets’ hit-by-pitch frustrations boiled over when reliever Yoan López threw a pitch near Nolan Arenado’s head, sparking a benches-clearing brawl that led to Arenado’s ejection in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 10-5 victory.
MLB managers trying to work ahead with ever-evolving lineups
Read full article: MLB managers trying to work ahead with ever-evolving lineupsAt a time when ball clubs are valuing lineup versatility like never before, the communication between managers and players over who is playing — and where — has taken on greater importance.
LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, White Sox and Guardians play 2
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, White Sox and Guardians play 2Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch Wednesday night for the Los Angeles Angels in Houston, and the two-way superstar is off to a much better start at the plate than on the mound this season.
Scherzer meets fans with gem, Mets sweep twinbill vs Giants
Read full article: Scherzer meets fans with gem, Mets sweep twinbill vs GiantsMax Scherzer pitched no-hit ball into the sixth inning of his anticipated home debut and the New York Mets rode their $130 million ace to a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants for a doubleheader sweep.
Alcantara homers, D-Backs finally beat Mets in New York
Read full article: Alcantara homers, D-Backs finally beat Mets in New YorkSergio Alcantara snapped a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Ketel Marte added an RBI double and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 3-2.
Bases-loaded intentional walk part of Angels' win over Texas
Read full article: Bases-loaded intentional walk part of Angels' win over TexasAngels manager Joe Maddon ordered the second bases-loaded intentional walk of his career and only the third in the majors since at least 1950, and Shohei Ohtani homered twice to lead Los Angeles past the Texas Rangers 9-6.
Lindor plunking overshadows Scherzer's return; Mets top Nats
Read full article: Lindor plunking overshadows Scherzer's return; Mets top NatsA benches-clearing interruption after Mets star Francisco Lindor was hit by a pitch overshadowed Max Scherzer’s return to Nationals Park even as the three-time Cy Young Award winner pitched New York to a 7-3 victory over Washington.
Benches, bullpens clear when Nats pitch hits Mets SS Lindor
Read full article: Benches, bullpens clear when Nats pitch hits Mets SS LindorBenches and bullpens emptied and the Mets and Nationals confronted each other on the infield grass after Francisco Lindor was struck by a pitch from Steve Cishek in the fifth inning.