SAN DIEGO — The Mets needed five outs Sunday to finish what had been a good few days in the land of perfect weather and gain in the wild-card standings on two of the three teams ahead of them. It was all going smoothly until Jose Butto walked Matt McCoy. Moments later, Butto was watching … Read more
SAN DIEGO — The postseason feel was there, with two ace starting pitchers battling Thursday in front of a sellout crowd and runs at a premium for most of the night. If there was a best sign for the Mets, it might have been the manner in which their bullpen withstood the challenge after Luis … Read more
WASHINGTON — Improving plate discipline was a major focus heading into last offseason for Mark Vientos. Through two weeks since his recall from Triple-A Syracuse, the Mets third baseman seems to have it figured out. On Monday he reached base four times in helping lead his team’s 8-7 victory over the Nationals. Vientos went 2-for-3 … Read more
Citi Field had the feel of an Old West ghost town too often in April, despite the Mets’ respectable play that had outperformed many predictions of doom and gloom for the club. The Mets averaged just 24,477 fans per home game for the month. It represented a significant dip from last season, when the team … Read more
