Mark W. Sanchez
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What if the Mets already have a way to fix their biggest problem?
In extra innings this season, the Mets have allowed a major league-worst 33 runs and scored 15, which is about as damning a bullpen stat as exists.
Mets star blasts 'bittersweet' milestone homer to cap his June tear
Brandon Nimmo’s seventh-inning, two-run shot against Bryan Abreu tied a game the Mets would lose in 11 innings, which was “bittersweet," he said.
Mets fall to Astros in extras after nearly three-hour rain delay as thin bullpen exposed again
The Mets dug a hole in the early going, but on Sunday, they were not able to complete the comeback against the Astros.
Jose Altuve ejected after going ballistic on umpire for call during Astros-Mets game
Jose Altuve inspired perhaps the loudest ovation of the afternoon Sunday at Citi Field, but it’s not how he planned to get the crowd on its feet.
Mets send down starter, add fresh arms to beleaguered bullpen
The Mets are juggling the roster to create a fuller bullpen.
How J.D. Martinez has become the hitting guru the Mets' offense needed
This moment is part of the legend of a longtime, well-respected hitting and baseball mind.
Aaron Judge on historic pace again thanks to ridiculous tear
Aaron Judge through his first 80 games in 2022: 30 home runs. Aaron Judge through his first 80 games in 2024: 30 home runs. He’s doing it again.
Mets crush Yankees on wild-weather night to sweep Subway Series
The skies opened in the bottom of the fifth.
Yankees closing in on getting key bullpen reinforcement back
A reinforcement is getting closer (literally) to aiding a thin Yankees bullpen.
Yankees benching infielder for 'a couple of days' amid nightmare season
Amid a particular slump in a slump of a season, the Yankee infielder is getting a day off.
Yankees star's brutal day prompts meeting with Aaron Boone as miserable season continues
After a poor game in virtually every area during what has been a poor season in virtually every area, Gleyber Torres accepted blame in a brief interview with media.
The signs Yankees are looking for from Luis Gil after dud
The Yankees’ Luis Gil had been enjoying a magical and dominant beginning to his season, replacing Gerrit Cole in the rotation then pitching like the ace, owning a 2.03 ERA...
The Yankees and Mets reach this Subway Series juncture facing strikingly similar issues
Questions have cropped up about a pair of ninth-inning men who, at their best, have been among the best in baseball.
Aaron Boone provides update on Gleyber Torres' groin injury
Gleyber Torres’ injury has proven serious enough to warrant testing and a day off, but not serious enough that the Yankees are concerned he will miss much time.
Yankees bashed by Braves as pitcher Carlos Rodon gets rocked
The Yankees set an unofficial major league record in decibel level of jeers heard by a 51-27 club in an 8-1 smacking by the Braves on Friday.
Yankees release lefty, add ex-Met in another bullpen shakeup
The Yankees bullpen maneuvering continued before Friday’s game against the Braves.
Rising Mets star making it hard to take him out of lineup
Wednesday marked the first time since Francisco Alvarez returned from the injured list that he started a third straight game.
Star's funk giving Mets a second base conundrum
For about two months, Jeff McNeil did not produce as the everyday second baseman.
Yankees rally but fall to Orioles in extras to spoil Gerrit Cole's season debut
If Wednesday were a preview at what Yankees-Orioles showdowns will look like for the rest of the season and perhaps postseason, it was a fun one — and ultimately a...
Gerrit Cole's 266-day Yankees layoff ends with successful return
The last time Gerrit Cole had stepped atop a major league mound, he put the finishing touches on a masterpiece of a season for him personally and a disaster of...