When Kodai Senga delivered a 99-mile-per-hour fastball to Luis Arraez of the Miami Marlins on April 2, he became the 14th Japanese player to appear in a game for the Mets, the most of any team in the major leagues. The Seattle Mariners are next with 11. It is a
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Mets players rip Marcus Stroman for taunting his former team on mound: 'Show some respect'
Marcus Stroman said after his dominant eight-inning performance against his former New York Mets that he didn’t feel like it was a revenge game, but his actions on the bump said otherwise – and the Mets took notice. Stroman was traded to the Mets in 2019 from the Toronto Blue
Mets’ Francisco Lindor’s wife blasts husband's former teammate on comments about team’s lack of leadership
The New York Mets have struggled early on, and a former big leaguer says he knows why. “All of those veterans and no leadership,” Jason Kipnis said earlier this week on “Foul Territory.” When one of the hosts of the show, fellow former big leaguer A.J. Pierzynski, asked whether Kipnis’
Mark Vientos Homers in Mets Win After Being Called Up
The News The Mets called up Mark Vientos, a power-hitting infielder, in hopes of sparking their flagging offense. Vientos, 23, was hitting .333 with 13 home runs, 37 runs batted in and a 1.104 on-base plus slugging percentage in 38 games for Class AAA Syracuse this season — he had
Ex-MLB star chides Mets over lack of veteran leadership
Jason Kipnis, a two-time All-Star whose MLB career spanned the then-Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs, called out the New York Mets and Francisco Lindor for their lack of leadership. The Mets moved to 21-23 on the season Wednesday night with an 8-7 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays in extra
Mets rookie pens heartfelt message to mom on Mother's Day equipment: 'Today is for YOU'
Throughout Major League Baseball, players are donning pink bats and other equipment, and logos on their caps are pink in honor of Mother’s Day. But a New York Mets rookie took the celebration a step further. Not only was Brett Baty rocking pink from head to toe, but he also
Mets option pitcher to minors while he was still pitching in odd technicality
The New York Mets optioned left-handed pitcher Joey Lucchesi on Sunday morning, but the roster move came in wild fashion. Lucchesi started Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals that was suspended in the third inning – the lefty was still on the mound while the game was called. So, technically,
Mets broadcasters destroy 'shameful' MLB decision after four-hour rain delay; fans irate on social media
The New York Mets and Washington Nationals played less than three innings for about 38 minutes on Saturday before it was finally called after a roughly four-hour rain delay. The game began at 4:05 p.m. and was delayed at 4:43, and no updates were provided until the ultimate suspension of
Mets release minor leaguer Khalil Lee for 'baseball-related' reasons amid assault investigation: reports
The New York Mets have reportedly released minor league outfielder Khalil Lee, who is currently under investigation for allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend in May 2022. The New York Post reports that Lee, 24, was released on Sunday. But the release isn’t due to the investigation by the league, as
Justin Verlander’s Return Bolsters Mets Even With a Loss
In Justin Verlander’s first start of the season, he pitched like an ace. No, he wasn’t particularly dominant. And no, the Mets did not win. But Verlander, 40, took the mound Thursday afternoon at Detroit’s Comerica Park — the scene of many of his career highlights from his days with