Meet the Mets
The Mets return to action tonight and will turn to young Nolan McLean to halt their slide.
Juan Soto should be back in uniform for the Mets soon, but Max Ralph pondered the question that’s on everybody’s mind: When exactly will Soto be back on the field?
Jared Greenspan explored the history of teams that have endured long losing streaks like the Mets, and what it means for their playoff hopes.
The team is backing Carlos Mendoza amid the losing streak, which isn’t sitting right with everybody. Still, it is clear that there’s enough blame to go around here.
On This Week In Mets, Tim Britton discussed the Mets having 10 days to save their season.
Jon Heyman examined the 11 possible miscalculations that have sent the Mets’ season awry.
Pat Ragazzo looked at three possible options to replace Carlos Mendoza should the Mets choose to fire their manager.
Writing for Defector, Lauren Theisen encouraged us to “Delete the Mets”.
Around the National League East
“Ain’t no rule that says a goose can’t play baseball!” or whatever they said in Air Bud.
Despite the help of their goose friend, the Phillies lost 5-1 to the Cubs.
The Marlins held off the Cardinals 5-3.
The Braves put up a five-spot in the sixth to beat the Nationals 9-4.
Around Major League Baseball
The Pirates surged into the Top 5 in the latest MLB Power Rankings.
Did you have the NL Central as baseball’s best division? Be honest. Of course you didn’t, but it is.
Ken Rosenthal analyzed the deep problems the Mets, Phillies, and Astros face beyond their managers, who are not safe despite this not being entirely their faults.
The Yankees’ rotation might be this generation’s Murderers’ Row, explains Mike Lupica.
Cam Schlittler, who grew up a Red Sox fan in Massachucetts, says he and his family have received threats ahead of his start against the Red Sox in Fenway, but is nevertheless excited to pitch in the series.
The Royals released former first round pick Asa Lacy after six injury-riddled seasons.
Old friend Edwin Díaz will miss three month as he is set to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow.
The Twins placed right-hander Mick Abel on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. Abel was slated to face the Mets tonight.
Sonny Gray exited his start on Patriots’ Day with right hamstring tightness.
The Red Sox used some late-game small ball to secure an 8-6 victory over the Tigers on Patriots’ Day.
Colin Rea and a plethora of defensive gems helped Chicago top Philadelphia yesterday for their sixth straight win.
The first-place Reds won again, defeating the Rays 6-1 for their fourth straight victory. After some friendly pre-game trash talk, Elly De La Cruz robbed Junior Caminero with an incredible catch.
The Blue Jays had to take three buses from Phoenix to Anaheim, but they shook off the rust and prevailed 5-2 over the Angels for a series-opening win.
The Astros beat up the Guardians 9-2.
The Orioles edged the lowly Royals 7-5 in 12 innings.
The Mariners fell 6-4 to the Athletics, but Julio Rodríguez made a catch that people are talking about in the loss.
The Dodgers trounced the Rockies 12-3. In the win, Dave Roberts went with his gut and flipped Max Muncy and Miguel Rojas in the lineup, resulting in three homers between the two. Shohei Ohtani also extended his on-base streak to 52.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
I wrote about the decision the Mets face with Carlos Mendoza
Linus Lawrence provided a Monday Stat Party.
This Date in Mets History
Happy 69th birthday Jesse Orosco! (Nice)
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