Mets move past Braves in NL wild card race as Senga gets hurt again, Martinez hits slam in 8-4 win
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mets move past Braves in NL wild card race as Senga gets hurt again, Martinez hits slam in 8-4 win

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Mets moved past the Braves for the top NL wild card berth, beating Atlanta 8-4 on Friday night behind J.D. All we can do is pat ourselves on the back real quick and get back to work.” Atlanta has lost six straight games — its longest skid since a six-game losing streak from Sept. 25-30, 2017, the final week of Brian Snitker’s first full season as manager. But lot of baseball left, so we’ve just got to keep it going.” Senga, who missed the first 102 games with a right shoulder capsule strain, allowed just two hits — including Adam Duvall’s two-run homer in the second inning — while striking out nine. “Just couldn’t stop the bleeding.” TRAINER’S ROOM Braves: OF Michael Harris II said he is feeling better after a setback this month in his recovery.

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Phillies' Schwarber Extends Playoff Domination with Leadoff Homer
3 months ago

Phillies' Schwarber Extends Playoff Domination with Leadoff Homer

Associated Press  

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Mets, extending his playoff record. His homer came off Kodai Senga, who was a surprise starter for the Mets. Schwarber has 21 career playoff home runs in 66 games, ranking fourth behind Manny Ramirez, Jose Altuve and Bernie Williams.

Mets name Kodai Senga their Game 1 starter against the Phillies in the NLDS
3 months ago

Mets name Kodai Senga their Game 1 starter against the Phillies in the NLDS

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Kodai Senga, who has thrown just 5 1/3 major league innings all year, is the surprise Game 1 starter for the New York Mets when they open the NL Division Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. And however much I can control my body and control how the game goes tomorrow is going to be big.” Mets …

Phillies vs. Mets 2024 NLDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more
3 months, 1 week ago

Phillies vs. Mets 2024 NLDS preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more

New York Times  

The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets will meet in the postseason for the first time ever in a National League Division Series that promises to have plenty of juice. — Matt Gelb GO DEEPER Phillies to start Cristopher Sánchez in Game 2, Aaron Nola in Game 3 vs. Mets Why the Mets will win Comfort against Philadelphia’s best pitchers. …

Padres try to clinch NL Wild Card Series against Braves
3 months, 1 week ago

Padres try to clinch NL Wild Card Series against Braves

Associated Press  

Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres San Diego; Wednesday, 8:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Max Fried ; Padres: Joe Musgrove BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Padres -122, Braves +102; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres host the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series. The Padres have a 43-13 record in …

Mets try to sweep Brewers in NL Wild Card Series
3 months, 1 week ago

Mets try to sweep Brewers in NL Wild Card Series

Associated Press  

New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee; Wednesday, 7:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Sean Manaea ; Brewers: Frankie Montas BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mets -110, Brewers -109; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers take on the New York Mets on Wednesday in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series. The Mets have hit 207 total …

Brewers and Mets Set Up Unlikely NL Wild Card Series Showdown
3 months, 1 week ago

Brewers and Mets Set Up Unlikely NL Wild Card Series Showdown

Associated Press  

The Brewers and Mets are set to clash in a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday in Milwaukee. Despite their recent struggles, both teams have proven themselves capable of pulling off upsets. Brewers manager Pat Murphy is wary of the Mets' pitching depth, while Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is confident in his team's ability to compete. The Brewers have …

Brewers vs. Mets 2024 Wild Card Series preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more
3 months, 1 week ago

Brewers vs. Mets 2024 Wild Card Series preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the MLB Wild Card Round. The Brewers should handle the Mets’ Game 1 starter, Luis Severino, who has just one quality start in 10 career playoff starts, and their pesky offensive style could daze any pitching staff. — Will Sammon Staff predictions Team Percent of vote New York Mets 50% Milwaukee Brewers 50% GO …

Mets aim to stop road skid, face the Brewers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mets aim to stop road skid, face the Brewers

Associated Press  

New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Jose Quintana ; Brewers: Jared Koenig BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mets -118, Brewers -102; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets will try to stop a four-game road skid when they play the Milwaukee Brewers. TOP PERFORMERS: William Contreras leads the Brewers with …

Harris and Schwellenbach shine as Braves down Mets 5-1 in opener of pivotal series
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris and Schwellenbach shine as Braves down Mets 5-1 in opener of pivotal series

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Michael Harris II had three more hits, including a solo home run and an RBI double, and rookie Spencer Schwellenbach shut down the New York Mets again as the Atlanta Braves cruised to a 5-1 win Tuesday night in the opener of a pivotal three-game series. We just have to come out and do the same thing the …

Nimmo homer lifts Mets to 2-1 win as New York takes 3 of 4 and delays Phillies’ NL East clinch
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nimmo homer lifts Mets to 2-1 win as New York takes 3 of 4 and delays Phillies’ NL East clinch

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking, sixth-inning home run off Zack Wheeler that sailed just over the glove of leaping right fielder Nick Castellanos, and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Sunday night to prevent the Phillies from clinching the NL East at Citi Field. “These guys are just rising to the challenge and it’s just …

Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins 6-2 to stay 2 back of Mets for wild card
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins 6-2 to stay 2 back of Mets for wild card

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Matt Olson broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday to stay two games behind the New York Mets for the last National League wild card. Atlanta starter Max Fried allowed two runs — one earned — and five hits over six innings. “It’s the time of …

Mets prevent Phillies from clinching NL East with 6-3 win behind Sean Manaea and Francisco Alvarez
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mets prevent Phillies from clinching NL East with 6-3 win behind Sean Manaea and Francisco Alvarez

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea won his fourth straight decision, Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run seventh inning and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Saturday to prevent the Phillies from clinching the NL East title. Every pitch mattered and the crowd was in it the whole time.” Philadelphia, which has lost two of the …

Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Jake Bauers hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers, who had clinched the NL Central earlier when the Cubs lost, beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Wednesday night to prevent the Phillies from securing a playoff berth. Milwaukee clinched its second straight division title and made the playoffs for the sixth time in the last …

Quintana and Nimmo lead surging Mets to 10-0 win for 2nd straight blowout of Nationals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Quintana and Nimmo lead surging Mets to 10-0 win for 2nd straight blowout of Nationals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jose Quintana extended his scoreless streak to a career-high 22 2/3 innings and Brandon Nimmo’s three-run homer capped a nine-run fourth as the surging New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 10-0 on Wednesday night to finish a three-game sweep. “He’s been in the league for a long time and there’s a reason why,” Mets manager Carlos …

Atlanta Braves blow a 4-run lead in a costly 6-5 loss to Cincinnati Reds
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Atlanta Braves blow a 4-run lead in a costly 6-5 loss to Cincinnati Reds

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Michael Harris II and Matt Olson homered for Atlanta, but the Braves blew a four-run lead in a costly 6-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. “We kind of shot ourselves in the foot a couple times,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. There were a couple plays that could have been executed better.” Spencer Steer homered …

Bryce Harper, Cal Stevenson lift NL East-leading Phillies to 6-4 comeback win over Mets
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bryce Harper, Cal Stevenson lift NL East-leading Phillies to 6-4 comeback win over Mets

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper homered twice, Cal Stevenson hit a two-run, go-ahead double in the seventh inning and made a run-saving, highlight-reel catch in the eighth, and the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies rallied to cool off the New York Mets with a 6-4 victory on Saturday. That’s a good team over there, and they’re playing well.” Starling Marte singled, tripled …

Michael Harris II hits 2 homers and Braves rout Nationals 12-0 despite López’s early exit
4 months ago

Michael Harris II hits 2 homers and Braves rout Nationals 12-0 despite López’s early exit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Michael Harris II hit two of Atlanta’s four home runs and the Braves had 15 hits in a 12-0 rout of the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, despite losing starter Reynaldo López to a shoulder injury after one inning. Atlanta hit three doubles in the four-run third, then added three runs in the next frame to chase Nationals …

This Week in Mets: Can this core deliver in the season’s biggest moments?
4 months ago

This Week in Mets: Can this core deliver in the season’s biggest moments?

New York Times  

“His face was like the autumn sky, overcast one moment and bright the next.” —“Heart of Darkness,” Joseph Conrad Back in April, when Reed Garrett was firing zeroes and striking out the world, pitching coach Jeremy Hefner made a point I hadn’t heard made quite so explicitly: The Mets needed to ease the inexperienced Garrett into high-leverage innings. The pitching …

López a triple shy of cycle, Norby drives in 3 and Marlins bounce back with 9-5 win over Phillies
4 months ago

López a triple shy of cycle, Norby drives in 3 and Marlins bounce back with 9-5 win over Phillies

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Otto López was a triple shy of the cycle, Connor Norby homered and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins snapped NL East-leading Philadelphia’s six-game winning streak with a 9-5 victory over the Phillies on Saturday. “Unfortunately, I didn’t get my first hit but I was able to get the RBI.” John McMillon pitched 1 1/3 innings …

Castellanos hits go-ahead 2-run homer, Marsh hits 3-run shot in Phillies’ 5-4 win over Braves
4 months, 1 week ago

Castellanos hits go-ahead 2-run homer, Marsh hits 3-run shot in Phillies’ 5-4 win over Braves

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Castellanos hit a go-ahead two-run homer in seventh inning, Brandon Marsh hit a three-run shot in the sixth and the Philadelphia Phillies built on their NL East lead with a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. “There’s a lot on the line for both teams,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said ahead of the game. …

Sean Manaea strikes out 11 and Mets stop the Diamondbacks’ win streak at 6 with an 8-3 victory
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sean Manaea strikes out 11 and Mets stop the Diamondbacks’ win streak at 6 with an 8-3 victory

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Sean Manaea matched a season high with 11 strikeouts, Pete Alonso hit a solo homer and the New York Mets won 8-3 on Tuesday night to stop the Arizona Diamondbacks’ winning streak at six games. “That was huge for us and a really good way to start the series.” The Mets are three games behind the Atlanta Braves …

Braves take another major blow, losing 3B Austin Riley for 6-8 weeks with broken hand
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Braves take another major blow, losing 3B Austin Riley for 6-8 weeks with broken hand

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The injury-plagued Atlanta Braves have sustained another major blow, announcing Monday that third baseman Austin Riley will miss at least the rest of the regular season after breaking his right hand. Riley was struck Sunday by a 97 mph fastball from Los Angeles Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz in the first inning of Atlanta’s 3-1 victory. A wild-card berth …

Mets find more pitching, add starter Paul Blackburn and reliever Huascar Brazobán in trades
5 months, 1 week ago

Mets find more pitching, add starter Paul Blackburn and reliever Huascar Brazobán in trades

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Staying on the hunt for pitching, the New York Mets acquired starter Paul Blackburn from the last-place Oakland Athletics on Tuesday for minor league right-hander Kade Morris. New York also added reliever Huascar Brazobán in a deal with the struggling Miami Marlins for minor league infielder Wilfredo Lara just before baseball’s 6 p.m. EDT trade deadline. “I …

Mets ace Kodai Senga expected to miss rest of regular season with calf strain
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mets ace Kodai Senga expected to miss rest of regular season with calf strain

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kodai Senga’s season is over almost as soon as it started. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday an MRI showed a “high-grade strain.” “I think it’s fair to say that he’s pretty much done for the regular season,” Mendoza said. But yeah, it’s hard to predict.” It’s devastating news for Senga and the streaking Mets, who began …

Kodai Senga strains left calf in season debut after missing Mets’ first 102 games with hurt shoulder
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kodai Senga strains left calf in season debut after missing Mets’ first 102 games with hurt shoulder

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kodai Senga’s injury-delayed season debut for the New York Mets was cut short after 5 1/3 innings and 73 pitches when he strained his left calf while pitching in an 8-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. “People will step up if he’s down, but we’ve just got to wait and see what we’re dealing …

Braves recall Nacho Alvarez Jr., sign veteran Whit Merrifield following Albies’ wrist injury
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Braves recall Nacho Alvarez Jr., sign veteran Whit Merrifield following Albies’ wrist injury

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves made two moves to replace injured second baseman Ozzie Albies on Monday, recalling infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett and signing veteran Whit Merrifield. The Braves said after Sunday’s 6-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals that Albies is expected to miss about eight weeks with a fractured left wrist. Even before Merrifield’s mishap …

McNeil snaps home run drought, Mets move over .500 by beating Astros
6 months, 1 week ago

McNeil snaps home run drought, Mets move over .500 by beating Astros

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil homered in the sixth inning Friday night, powering the New York Mets to a 7-2 win over the Houston Astros and moving them over.500 for the first time since May 2. “We’ve been saying that guys are going to have to step up and they did that today — especially on an …

Mets pound Yankees pitching again as Alvarez leads 12-2 blowout for Subway Series sweep
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mets pound Yankees pitching again as Alvarez leads 12-2 blowout for Subway Series sweep

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Francisco Alvarez went 3 for 3 with an early homer and three RBIs, Tyrone Taylor added a three-run drive and the surging New York Mets routed the New York Yankees 12-2 on Wednesday night for a two-game Subway Series sweep. “As a guy that likes to talk a lot of crap, I think it’s fun,” said shortstop …

Taillon pitches 7 sharp innings as the Cubs beat the Mets 8-1
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Taillon pitches 7 sharp innings as the Cubs beat the Mets 8-1

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jameson Taillon pitched seven crisp innings, Christopher Morel homered and the Chicago Cubs cooled off the New York Mets with an 8-1 victory on Saturday. “It’s a day where he had everything going,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “So it’s all fun and games.” MAKING MOVES The Cubs activated right-hander Keegan Thompson from the paternity list and optioned …

Mets RHP Kodai Senga to throw batting practice on Sunday in Florida
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mets RHP Kodai Senga to throw batting practice on Sunday in Florida

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is expected to throw batting practice on Sunday, continuing his comeback from a capsule strain in his pitching shoulder. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Senga will throw about 20 pitches to hitters at the team’s facility in Florida. “I think, at this point, it’s try to get through tomorrow, see how he …

Williams, Nationals hold down weak-hitting Braves 3-1 for rare 4-game series win
7 months, 1 week ago

Williams, Nationals hold down weak-hitting Braves 3-1 for rare 4-game series win

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Trevor Williams combined with four relievers on a five-hitter and Washington beat Atlanta 3-1 on Thursday night for the Nationals’ first four-game series win over the Braves since 2016. The Nationals won three of four for their first four-game series win against Atlanta since Aug. 18-21, 2016 — the year before the Braves moved to Truist Park. “To …

Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Atlanta’s Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New York’s J.D. “It’s something pretty special and something for a pitching staff to be proud of, especially when it’s combined,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. It’s hard.” Fried opened with seven no-hit innings and Joe Jiménez worked around a pair of …

Mets rally in 7th and score the go-ahead run on a balk for a 3-1 victory over the Pirates
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mets rally in 7th and score the go-ahead run on a balk for a 3-1 victory over the Pirates

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jose Hernandez balked home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Jeff McNeil added an RBI double and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Tuesday night. “It seems like every night it’s been somebody different for this team,” Wendle said. “Right now we find a way to get Ws.” Garrett, who didn’t even …

Braves hit 3 homers, including go-ahead shot by Harris, to support Sale in 5-2 win over Arizona
9 months ago

Braves hit 3 homers, including go-ahead shot by Harris, to support Sale in 5-2 win over Arizona

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Michael Harris II hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth inning, left-hander Chris Sale gave Atlanta’s rotation a boost in his first home start, and the Braves beat Arizona 5-2 on Sunday to cap a three-game sweep of the Diamondbacks. “It’s my first time pitching here ever and my first time pitching here for the Braves,” Sale said. …

Chourio, Rea lead Brewers to sweep of Mets, who are 0-3 for the first time since 2014
9 months, 1 week ago

Chourio, Rea lead Brewers to sweep of Mets, who are 0-3 for the first time since 2014

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jackson Chourio hit an RBI double for his career extra-base hit and helped Collin Rea escape a bases-loaded jam as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the winless New York Mets 4-1 on Sunday. I just wish we would have come out with at least one.” Willy Adames and rookie Oliver Dunn each hit a run-scoring single as Milwaukee …

Eddie Rosario’s sacrifice fly caps 3-run 9th inning off Alexis Díaz as Nationals beat Reds 7-6
9 months, 1 week ago

Eddie Rosario’s sacrifice fly caps 3-run 9th inning off Alexis Díaz as Nationals beat Reds 7-6

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Eddie Rosario capped a three-run ninth inning off All-Star closer Alexis Díaz with a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 on Saturday. I know one thing about this team — we’re going to fight for 27 outs and it showed today.” Nationals third baseman Trey Lipscomb went 1 for 4 in his …

Albies, Olson, Ozuna, Harris hit homers, Braves pound 19 hits in 12-4 win over Phillies
9 months, 1 week ago

Albies, Olson, Ozuna, Harris hit homers, Braves pound 19 hits in 12-4 win over Phillies

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — A year after setting the NL mark for home runs in a season, Atlanta’s sluggers are still mashing the ball. Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II all homered and an expected battle of aces fizzled early in the Atlanta Braves’ 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. A 14-game winner in 2021 and …

Mets right-hander Senga given medical clearance, may begin throwing within 1 week
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Mets right-hander Senga given medical clearance, may begin throwing within 1 week

Associated Press  

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is expected to begin throwing within one week after tests revealed inflammation in his right shoulder has cleared. Reliever Tommy Kahnle, expected to miss the first week or two of the season with a right shoulder injury, struck out Yankees’ top prospect Spencer Jones in his second simulated game. STRIDER’S SCHEDULE IMPACTED BY WEATHER …

Braves send 2023 All-Star Bryce Elder to minors. Reynaldo López earns spot in rotation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Braves send 2023 All-Star Bryce Elder to minors. Reynaldo López earns spot in rotation

Associated Press  

The Atlanta Braves optioned All-Star pitcher Bryce Elder to the minors on Monday, deciding to open the season with Reynaldo López as their fifth starter. López, who signed a $30 million, three-year deal with the Braves in November, earned the rotation spot by allowing just four earned runs over 16 2/3 innings in five spring appearances. Elder also began last …

Mets expect RHP Kodai Senga to start season on IL because of right shoulder strain
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mets expect RHP Kodai Senga to start season on IL because of right shoulder strain

Associated Press  

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The New York Mets expect right-hander Kodai Senga to begin the season on the injured list after having to shut him down in spring training because of a shoulder strain. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Thursday that an MRI was done after Senga twice expressed having shoulder fatigue after throwing sessions in …

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is dealing with some arm fatigue after throwing at spring training
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is dealing with some arm fatigue after throwing at spring training

Associated Press  

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga experienced some arm fatigue after throwing a side session during spring training. The veteran first baseman played for Pittsburgh and San Diego last year, batting.163 with six homers and 13 RBIs in 39 games. FAST FRIENDS Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw 36 pitches to Austin Wells over two innings in a simulated game, and …

Braves trade right-handers Kyle Wright and Nick Anderson to Royals
1 year, 1 month ago

Braves trade right-handers Kyle Wright and Nick Anderson to Royals

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves jettisoned two more arbitration-eligible players in two separate trades with Kansas City on Friday, sending right-handers Kyle Wright and Nick Anderson to the Royals. A day earlier, Atlanta dealt pitcher Mike Soroka and infielder Nicky Lopez to the Chicago White Sox along with pitchers Jared Shuster and Riley Gowens and infielder Braden Shewmake for left-handed …

Mark Vientos homers twice, Kodai Senga goes 6 innings, Mets beat Marlins 8-3
1 year, 3 months ago

Mark Vientos homers twice, Kodai Senga goes 6 innings, Mets beat Marlins 8-3

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Mark Vientos had his first career multi-homer game, Brandon Nimmo hit a home run, double and single, and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Wednesday night. If it weren’t for them, I probably would have been out of the game a lot sooner.” Marlins infielder Luis Arraez missed his second straight game because of …

Kodai Senga, Mets play spoiler in 11-1 rout of Diamondbacks
1 year, 3 months ago

Kodai Senga, Mets play spoiler in 11-1 rout of Diamondbacks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kodai Senga struck out 10 over six scoreless innings, Jeff McNeil and Jonathan Araúz homered, and the New York Mets continued playing the spoiler with an 11-1 rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. “It’s like a game of poker or a game of blackjack — you get up and then you kind of give it back,” …

Olson ties team homer mark, Braves beat Phillies 7-6 in 10 innings to move to brink of NL East title
1 year, 3 months ago

Olson ties team homer mark, Braves beat Phillies 7-6 in 10 innings to move to brink of NL East title

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Matt Olson could have picked any number of milestones that stood out as his favorite in a season where his 51 homers matched the best in Braves’ history. Olson even considered Atlanta’s 281 total homers — a number stretched when the Braves hit three more against the Phillies — the most in a season for any team in …

This Week in Mets: What can the Mets expect from Kodai Senga?
1 year, 10 months ago

This Week in Mets: What can the Mets expect from Kodai Senga?

New York Times  

“I always feel it’s not wise to violate rules until you know how to observe them.” —T.S. Obviously he was a little erratic in that first inning, but he seems like he’s got plus stuff and it seems like he’s going to be really good for them.” Two Grapefruit League innings. We’re going to get to a non-exhaustive list of …

Mets, RHP Kodai Senga finalize $75 million, 5-year contract
2 years ago

Mets, RHP Kodai Senga finalize $75 million, 5-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga and the New York Mets finalized a $75 million, five-year contract on Saturday. Seeking their first World Series title since 1986, the Mets have committed $476.7 million to seven free agents this offseason, adding starting pitchers Senga, Justin Verlander and José Quintana, retaining center fielder Brandon Nimmo and closer Edwin Díaz, signing reliever …

Braves make big-splash trade for Oakland’s Sean Murphy, give up All-Star William Contreras
2 years ago

Braves make big-splash trade for Oakland’s Sean Murphy, give up All-Star William Contreras

New York Times  

With so much attention focused on the Braves’ shortstop vacancy, Alex Anthopoulos, Atlanta’s stealthy top baseball executive, threw a figurative curveball into the hot stove Monday by trading for Oakland catcher Sean Murphy — a Gold Glove winner who happens to play a position where the Braves were deepest, returning not one but two catchers who made last year’s National …

Law: Kodai Senga scouting report – What the Mets can expect from the pitcher
2 years, 1 month ago

Law: Kodai Senga scouting report – What the Mets can expect from the pitcher

New York Times  

The Mets’ spending spree continues apace, even after they invested heavily to bring in Justin Verlander and retain Brandon Nimmo, as they gave Nippon Professional Baseball free agent Kodai Senga a five-year, $75 million contract that puts a higher degree of confidence on his ability to start in Major League Baseball than most clubs seemed to have. The deal includes …

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