j.d. martinez

Mets narrowly survive another epic bullpen collapse to top Nationals in extras

J.D. Martinez went two straight games without a hit over the weekend but was ready when he got a splitter over the plate in the 10th inning Monday.

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.

Mets crush Yankees on wild-weather night to sweep Subway Series

The skies opened in the bottom of the fifth.

The Mets pivot that ended up saving their season

J.D. Davis needed a job after the Giants released him late in spring training, and he was strongly considering a reunion with the Mets, who sought an experienced right-handed bat....

A deep dive into the Mets' crowded end of the potential National League playoff pool

The Mets have seen the enemy and…well…it is nearly everyone in the National League. Forget about the three established divisions in the NL. The important three are these: Already in...

Mets' bats shut down Cubs' star rookie pitcher in blowout

Shota Imanaga, a strong early candidate for National League Rookie of the Year, simply got pummeled from the start.

The biggest reason why the Mets are stoking credible playoff hopes

The Mets have slowly evolved into something that resembles a strength or actually might be one: They should score.

Historic Mets on-base streak by J.D. Martinez ended against Padres

Finally, after 10 tries, the Padres got J.D. Martinez out.

Mets' offense explodes with 11-run outburst to complete sweep of Padres

J.D. Martinez’s bat remains sizzling, but he was merely one contributor in the Mets' drubbing of the Padres to finish off a sweep at Citi Field.

J.D. Martinez's two homers lead suddenly hot Mets to fourth straight win

J.D. Martinez had said multiple times in recent days that the Mets suddenly have started to play with "no pressure," and as if the rest of baseball is "counting us...

Mets veteran proving to be game-changer at plate

J.D. Martinez continues to drive in important runs for the Mets.

Mets hang on for win over red-hot Padres for third straight victory

After Friday night’s 2-1 victory over the Padres in front of 22,850 at Citi Field, the Mets have won nine of their last 13 games.

J.D. Martinez's walk-off homer saves Mets from series loss to NL-East worst Marlins

For eight innings, the Mets’ offense looked as lifeless as it has for much of the season. But the J.D. Martinez's two-run game-winning homer happened.

Mets hold on after rally to beat Phillies in London with wild game-ending double play

The Mets at least received something more than a sightseeing tour or two for their four days across the pond.

Mets cough up lead on ninth-inning homer in latest gut-punch loss

The Mets have mastered the art of the gut-punch.

Mets offense delivers in big way for second consecutive win

The unrelenting lineup the Mets might have envisioned when J.D. Martinez arrived in late April has been slow in developing, but there are days like Friday to offer a reminder...

Veteran's late homer lifts spiraling Mets to much-needed win vs. Diamondbacks

A series of step-ups from some of the most veteran members of the Mets provided relief in their win against the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

Inexplicable base running blunder latest Mets embarrassment

The Mets won’t be used as an example for any base running tutorials anytime soon. The team managed an inexplicable base running blunder during the top of the second inning...

Mets grind out tough 11-inning win over Phillies

The Mets, in a sense, completed a circle in their four games this week against the Phillies.

Mets barely avoid infamy as Braves dominate listless lineup

The Mets were nearly no-hit on Saturday.