News Category: New York Mets

Braves’ Allan Winans pressed into action vs. Mets

The Atlanta Braves are waiting patiently for an update on ace Spencer Strider, who landed on the 15-day injured list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow last Saturday. Right-hander Allan Winans has been tabbed to start in place of Strider when the Braves continue a four-game series against the visiting New York Mets on Wednesday night. Strider is being evaluated this week, and the Braves aren’t expected to learn more about

Julio Teheran to make Mets debut against Braves

There will be a familiar face on the mound for the New York Mets on Monday night when they open a four-game series in Atlanta against the National League East-leading Braves. Julio Teheran, who pitched nine seasons in Atlanta, will make his debut for the Mets when he faces Atlanta right-hander Charlie Morton (1-0, 0.00). The Braves are coming off a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamonbacks, while New York took two of three from

Pete Alonso, Mets eye 3-game win streak in rematch with Reds

After losing their first five games of the season, the New York Mets are riding a modest two-game winning streak going into the second game of the three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Both victories were by one run, and Pete Alonso was at the center of each triumph. He provided the game-tying, ninth-inning solo homer in a 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and he broke a 1-1 tie

Mets head to Cincinnati looking to build on first win

The New York Mets will look to build off the dramatic finish to their first win of 2024 when they visit the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series Friday night. Pete Alonso delivered a much-needed boost Thursday when he led off the ninth inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers with a game-tying solo homer off former University of Florida teammate Alex Faedo. The home run gave Alonso

Tigers, Mets try it again after consecutive rainouts

The Detroit Tigers won the first game of their series against the New York Mets on Monday night. Mother Nature was the unquestioned winner the next two days. After consecutive postponements due to non-stop rain in the New York area, the Mets and Tigers are slated to complete their three-game series with a doubleheader Thursday afternoon. The first game will start at 12:10 p.m. and the second game will follow 30 minutes after the final

Tigers, Mets hope weather doesn’t stand in their way again

The Detroit Tigers and New York Mets don’t have much in common so far this season. But they were both foiled by Mother Nature on Tuesday — and might be at the mercy of the weather again on Wednesday night. The Tigers and Mets will attempt to resume their scheduled three-game series Wednesday, when Detroit is slated to visit New York in the middle game of the set. Tigers right-hander Casey Mize is scheduled to

Casey Mize back for unbeaten Tigers to face winless Mets

Persistence finally paid off in the 10th inning Monday night for the Detroit Tigers, who are one of just two remaining unbeaten teams in the American League. A reward has yet to arrive for the New York Mets, who are in the midst of their worst start in 19 years. The Tigers will look to extend their season-opening winning streak to five, and the Mets (0-4) will aim to get into the win column Tuesday

Mets still seeking first win as they host 3-0 Tigers

The Detroit Tigers saw some evidence their long rebuild might be nearing its completion during a season-opening sweep of the Chicago White Sox. The New York Mets have to hope being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers isn’t a sign their retooling effort will take far longer than expected. The Tigers will look to remain perfect and the Mets will attempt to earn their first win Monday night, when Detroit visits New York in the opener

Rhys Hoskins, Brewers look to brush off Mets

Two games into his tenure with the Milwaukee Brewers, Rhys Hoskins is frustrating the New York Mets, similar to various points of his time with the Philadelphia Phillies. After his first big day at the plate with his new team, Hoskins has the Brewers in position to complete a three-game sweep Sunday afternoon when they visit the Mets. Hoskins, who signed a two-year deal with the Brewers in January, annoyed New York’s Jeff McNeil with

Brewers, Mets embark on new eras in season opener

Opening Day for the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers will not mark the beginning of a second stint for David Stearns and Craig Counsell as a general manager-manager tandem. But both teams will begin new eras Friday afternoon when the Mets host the Brewers. Thursday’s game was postponed by the threat of rain. Left-hander Jose Quintana (3-6, 3.57 ERA in 2023) is slated to start for the Mets against Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta (12-10,