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Braves 9, Mets 6 NEW YORK, Aug 5 — Riding an early onslaught of runs, the Atlanta Braves outlasted the New York Mets 9–6 on Friday night at Citi Field. The two division rivals have split the first two games of this pivotal five-game weekend series. With this loss, the Mets lead over the […] READ MORE
Veteran relief pitcher Tommy Hunter contributes on and off the field for the New York Mets. Hunter possesses the wisdom of nearly 500 regular and postseason appearances when he steps to the mound. He’s been a starter and a reliever, a mentor, and a protege in his 15-year career. After back surgery ended his 2021 […] READ MORE
Mets 3, Yankees 2 NEW YORK, Jul 27 — Max Scherzer gave the Mets a present on his birthday. Scherzer starred in this one as the New York Mets defeated the New York Yankees 3–2 on Wednesday. The win completed a two-game sweep by the Mets in the Citi Field portion of the 2022 […] READ MORE
Padres 2, Mets 1 NEW YORK, Jul 23 — Chris Bassitt pitched well, but the New York Mets fell to the San Diego Padres by a final score 2–1 at Citi Field on Saturday. Bassitt tied a career-high with 11 strikeouts in seven innings. Unfortunately, Manny Machado’s two-run home run blemished Bassitt’s stat line […] READ MORE
The 2022 All-Star Game brings to mind the feats and firsts of the New York Mets at the midseason classic. While the AL’s 3–2 victory on July 19 was a quiet night for the Mets All-Stars, the Mets have had their share of memorable All-Star moments. Early Days Two Hall of Famers more noted for […] READ MORE
Mets 5, Marlins 4 NEW YORK, Jul 9 — Saturday afternoon started and ended with cheers for 43,336 fans at Citi Field. The New York Mets retired Keith Hernandez’ number 17 in a pregame ceremony that included his family and former teammates. Nearly four hours later, the Mets completed the celebration with a stunning […] READ MORE
Overcoming Tommy John surgery in 2018, Taijuan Walker thrives for the 2022 New York Mets. After starting 93 games before age 25, injuries derailed his career for two years. However, ten seasons and four teams into his major league career, the 29-year-old Walker is pitching the best ball of his career. Sporting a 7-2 record […] READ MORE
Mets 4, Rangers 1 NEW YORK, Jul 3 — The New York Mets defeated the Texas Rangers 4–1 at Citi Field on Sunday, powered by Eduardo Escobar. The suddenly hot Escobar hit his third home run in three days. Recovering from two rough outings, starter Carlos Carrasco raised his record to 9–4. The Mets […] READ MORE
Billy Eppler built the 2022 New York Mets with help from his predecessors. It isn’t a criticism because no general managerial regime is a total success or failure. Knowing who to keep is as important as who to add and subtract. President John F. Kennedy was not speaking about baseball when he said, “Success has […] READ MORE
Like an understudy on Broadway, making the most of an opportunity is crucial for a player unproven on the big stage. Injuries have thrusted David Peterson, Tomas Nido, and others into bigger roles for the New York Mets. Despite these circumstances, the Mets remain in first place with timely contributions from the young Mets. Opportunity […] READ MORE
Joe Rini is covering the New York Mets for Last Word on Sports. He previously covered the Mets for the Rockland County Times from 2012 through 2020 and has also contributed articles to New York Sports Day. You may find a collection of Joe's articles and gameday photos on his website https://faninthebox.com/. @FanintheboxJoe