FLUSHING, NY -- Carson Benge hit a go-ahead two-run homer and New York’s reshaped bullpen delivered another strong performance as the Mets defeated the San Diego Padres, 4–2, Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field. Winning the rubber game in front of...

FLUSHING, NY -- What's going on here as my late mentor and icon NY sports journalist Dick Young always said. The New York Mets have become an exciting baseball team. The San Diego Padres are in a tight mix for...

FLUSHING, NY -- There were three game-defining plays in Monday night’s 2-1 Mets win over the Padres and all three were made in the first two innings.  Oh, and by two Mets rookies.  First, 23-year-old right fielder Carson Benge, firing...

FLUSHING, NY -- Nationals right-hander Yovanny Cruz, a former Yankee traded for first baseman Luis García Jr. and now part of D.C.'s relief core, had a big moment at Citi Field Saturday.  The Yankees are struggling to hit and score...

FLUSHING, NY -- The way it was planned for the Mets and constructed when the roster was assembled for 2026? Consistent at-bats, the home run ball with run production and strong starting pitching. Of course the script and expectations of...

FLUSHING, NY -- The Red Sox turned around their slow start of the season when Alex Cora was dismissed as manager. Chad Tracy assumed the interim role. The Mets’ slow start to 2026 and continued failures resulted in the firing...

NEW YORK, NY -- An Amazin’ afternoon took place in Queens to honor two icons of the orange and blue.  It has been a dreary season for Mets fans, but whenever their team honors their stars of the past, the...

FLUSHING, NY -- Bobby Valentine and Lee Mazzilli played a significant role when reflecting on the history of the New York Mets. I for one can recall those moments covering their respective careers at Shea Stadium. Valentine, the manager from...

FLUSHING, NY -- Juan Soto’s postgame comments on Thursday praising Mets rookie Carson Benge caught the attention of many out there as the 27-year-old superstar described the 23-year-old, with 41 career MLB games under his belt, as “a leader.”  “He's...

FLUSHING, NY -- Their first series sweep of the season in the books at Citi Field Thursday afternoon as the Mets took care of business in three games with the Detroit Tigers. In the finale on Thursday, the Mets played...