Marcus Stroman helped flush away a bitter Opening Day for the Mets with a strong season debut. The Mets picked up their first win of 2021, an 8-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, at Citizens Bank Park. Stroman allowed one run and three hits over six strong innings when manager Luis Rojas turned it over to his bullpen. The only run that Stroman allowed came on a … [Read more...] about Marcus Stroman puts Mets in win column for 2021
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Michael Conforto, up for an extension, is right to keep focus on baseball
When Michael Conforto and the Mets finally take the field, four days will have passed since the postponement of their 2021 Opening Day. That's a lot of time to sit around and think. The Mets, after a four-day layoff, are ready to play some baseball. They'll open their season Monday in Philadelphia. For Conforto, he enters his final year before free agency. But just like … [Read more...] about Michael Conforto, up for an extension, is right to keep focus on baseball
Mets’ season-opening weekend series postponed due to Nationals’ COVID-19 issues
Opening Day for the Mets is now officially opening delay. Their season-opening weekend series at the Nationals was postponed due to the Nationals' COVID-19 problems, MLB announced Friday afternoon. The Mets will now open their season Monday night at the Philadelphia Phillies. Here is the official press release announcing the postponement: Major League Baseball … [Read more...] about Mets’ season-opening weekend series postponed due to Nationals’ COVID-19 issues
Mets vs Nationals Opening Day postponed due to Covid-19 protocols
Thursday night's Opening Day matchup between the Mets and Washington Nationals has been postponed because of positive coronavirus tests on the Nationals, MLB announced. The game was also not rescheduled for Friday's designated off day. MLB says there is "ongoing contact tracing involving members of the Nationals organization." “To be honest, it’s not a surprise,” … [Read more...] about Mets vs Nationals Opening Day postponed due to Covid-19 protocols
Mets agree to 10-year contract extension with Francisco Lindor
For Francisco Lindor, the Mets, and all of us watching from the outside, the suspense is finally over. The Mets have agreed to a contract extension with Lindor. The deal, per multiple reports, is in the range of $340 million over 10 years. The 27-year old Lindor is one of baseball's brightest stars, with this deal he'll spend the bulk of his career playing in New York. … [Read more...] about Mets agree to 10-year contract extension with Francisco Lindor