MIAMI — Starling Marte is optimistic about his return to the field, stating he feels “close” to making a comeback, as he shared with reporters before the Mets’ game against the Marlins on Saturday. Marte resumed baseball activities on Friday for the first time since suffering a right knee bone bruise in late June. His…
The Chicago Cubs have had a disappointing season in the National League, despite winning back-to-back road games against the American League East-leading Baltimore Orioles and having a three-game winning streak as they prepare for their series finale at Camden Yards. They are currently in last place in the National League Central. While a post All-Star…
The 2024 New York Mets appeared set to be major sellers at this year’s trade deadline, but a strong performance led by Grimace and “OMG” has brought them back to .500 (45-45) and within 1.5 games of the final wild-card spot. Despite their recent success, the Mets bullpen has struggled, with Drew Smith, Brooks Raley,…
Pittsburgh — Six years after being diagnosed with two different cancers, four years after being drafted by the Mets, and three years after reaching Triple-A, Eric Orze finally got the news he had been waiting for: the Mets were calling him up to the majors. When Syracuse Mets manager Dick Scott announced the news to…
The Mets have released outfielder Trayce Thompson, as per his transaction log on MLB.com. Thompson signed a minor league contract with the team this past offseason. A second-round pick in the 2009 draft, Thompson debuted in the MLB with the White Sox in 2015. He has since played for various teams, including the Dodgers, Yankees,…
New York Mets center fielder Harrison Bader suffered a neck and upper back injury when he crashed into the wall attempting to make a catch during Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Nationals. Manager Carlos Mendoza described Bader’s condition as day-to-day after pulling him from the game in the fourth inning. Brandon Nimmo, who replaced…
The Mets have made several roster adjustments over the past week to manage their bullpen amidst Edwin Díaz’s suspension and multiple injuries, and they’ve made another change. The team announced they had optioned Tyler Jay—who nearly blew the game in extra innings last night—and replaced him with José Buttó, who returns to the majors after…
New York Mets right-handed reliever Drew Smith revealed to reporters on Friday that he is likely facing another Tommy John surgery, signaling a devastating blow to his 2024 season and potentially his tenure with the Mets as he approaches free agency. Smith, 30 years old, was recently placed on the 15-day injured list after experiencing…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Reports indicate that the Washington Nationals will promote top prospect James Wood to make his major league debut on Monday against the New York Mets. Wood, 21, acquired in the trade that sent Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres, is currently the third-ranked prospect in MLB. The 6-foot-7, 234-pound outfielder…
As MLB’s July 30 trade deadline approaches, uncertainty looms over whether the Boston Red Sox will opt to be active buyers. In recent seasons, the Red Sox front office has remained inactive during the trade deadline, contributing to their absence from the postseason in four of the last five years. The team’s recent strong performance,…