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After thrilling season ends in NLCS, surprising Mets have `work to do'

Oct. 21, 2024 20:20 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Yes, the New York Mets have much to feel good about following a rousing run of unexpected success this season. All those warm fuzzies were warranted. Now, the cold reality: Pete Alonso’s uncertain future is far from the only priority this winter. ...

The Mets need their biggest comeback yet to reach the World Series

Oct. 18, 2024 09:31 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets insist their greatest rebound of 2024 may be yet to come. “If we come back from this, then it’s going to be a heck of a story. We're going to be adding to that whole Grimace, OMG stuff," Brandon Nimmo said after New York fell into a 3-1 NL Championship...

After Severino misplays a pair of comebackers, Mets in need of NLCS comeback against Dodgers

Oct. 17, 2024 02:21 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — On a night of misplayed comebackers, the New York Mets put themselves in a need of yet another comeback. Luis Severino twice botched grounders, leading to a pair of unearned runs in the second inning. And after the Mets loaded the bases with one out in the bottom...

Brandon Nimmo in Mets' lineup for Game 2 of NLCS despite left foot issue

Oct. 14, 2024 16:01 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brandon Nimmo was in the New York Mets’ lineup for Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Monday despite dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The left fielder was limping throughout the Mets’ 9-0 loss to the Dodgers in Game 1 on...

All aboard! Mets and Yankees only 2 stops away from first Subway Series in 24 years

Oct. 11, 2024 23:29 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Two stops away from a Subway Series. When the New York Yankees advanced to the American League Championship Series on Thursday night, that put both Big Apple teams in baseball's final four for the first time in 24 years. Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets had...

OMG, Grimace and a playoff pumpkin: Close-knit Mets ride camaraderie and good-luck charms into NLCS

Oct. 10, 2024 17:08 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — OMG! Look who’s headed to the National League Championship Series. From their playoff pumpkin to the purple Grimace seat and that catchy pop song by infielder Jose Iglesias, the merry New York Mets are riding a wave of good-luck charms and infectious camaraderie...

Francisco Lindor's grand slam sends Mets into NLCS with 4-1 win over Phillies in Game 4 of NLDS

Oct. 10, 2024 00:36 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, his latest clutch swing in a storybook season full of them, and the New York Mets reached the National League Championship Series with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Edwin Díaz...

Mets beat Phillies 7-2 behind Alonso and Manaea to take 2-1 lead in NLDS

Oct. 08, 2024 22:34 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso launched another homer off Aaron Nola, and Sean Manaea took a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning as the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Tuesday in Game 3 of their NL Division Series. Jesse Winker also went deep and Starling Marte...

Mets and Yankees win playoff games on same day for first time in 24 years

Oct. 06, 2024 00:00 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe it's the start of a Subway Series ride? For the first time in 24 years Saturday, the New York Mets and New York Yankees both won a playoff game on the same day. Brandon Nimmo and the Mets pulled off another late comeback, scoring five times in...

Mets starter Kodai Senga goes 2 innings and passes baton to brilliant bullpen in Game 1 NLDS win

Oct. 05, 2024 21:59 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kodai Senga slapped the dugout railing in a raw display of emotion, a most unexpected Game 1 starter pumping his fist during an eighth-inning comeback that — have you followed these New York Mets? — should really have been expected by now. New York has...