It was 5 p.m. when I arrived at Citi Field, worried I might miss the first pitch. As I walked towards the stadium, I was stunned at how short the lines were. Everybody was already in their seats. This was going to be a couple of hours I wouldn’t forget. You could hear the roars … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — After barely surviving in their house of horrors in Atlanta, then winning late and spectacularly in Milwaukee, the competition got even tougher and the stakes even more serious for the magical Mets here against another of their hated division rivals. Yet, none of that matter to the Mets these days. They have magic, … Read more
PHILADELPHIA — It came in a disappointing loss, but Luisangel Acuna made his long-awaited MLB debut for the Mets on Saturday and impressed at the plate. The 22-year-old had a pair of hits in a 6-4 defeat to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, where he filled in for the injured Francisco Lindor at shortstop. … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — The Phillies had an idea this 10-day break for Ranger Suárez would be beneficial, but no one knew for sure. There were indications. As Suárez inched closer to his Monday outing, his body recovered well after throwing sessions. Then, he threw more strikes in 5 1/3 innings. His command was not perfect. It … Read more
LONDON — As a battle-tested veteran in these parts — all of one trip to the U.K. previously — J.D. Martinez took it upon himself Friday to round up several Mets teammates for a field trip. Shortly before a team workout, a group that included Pete Alonso and others watched the changing of the guards … Read more
