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Twins vs. Mets: Betting Preview for July 29
In the series opener on Monday, July 29, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets (55-50) take on Carlos Santana and the Minnesota Twins (58-46). The first pitch will be thrown at 7:10 PM ET at Citi Field. Bookmakers have tabbed the Mets (-120) as moneyline favorites against the Twins...
WATCH: Tyrone Taylor makes spectacular grab to rob home run in Mets' game vs. Twins
NEW YORK — One of the prettiest catches of the Mets' 2024 season now belongs to Tyrone Taylor. With the Mets leading 11-1 in the top of the seventh inning, Ryan Jeffers led off the frame with a deep fly ball to left center field. Taylor, who was a defensive replacement for newcomer Jesse Winker, went sprinting back and leapt to bring back a potential home run ball.
Twins, Mets begin series aiming to boost wild-card positions
For a pair of teams that meet only infrequently, the host New York Mets and Minnesota Twins have a lot in common going into Monday's opener of their three-game series. As playoff contenders -- both enter in wild-card position -- they are positioned to make roster additions before Tuesday's trade deadline.
Why Mets’ weakest unit could become a strength soon | Analysis
Don’t let the Mets’ 9-2 loss to the Braves on Sunday at Citi Field fool you. Even though the Mets’ bullpen allowed five runs in the loss, their relievers have been better of late. They soon can turn into a strength, like they were in April when they posted an NL-best 2.85 ERA.
Imagine if Mets hadn't saved season — Pete Alonso trade rumors would be swirling
On Sunday, Pete Alonso called the days and hours leading up to Tuesday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline “really exciting.”. “Who knows what'll happen next?” Alonso said. “But hopefully we continue to add and keep continuing to play good baseball.”. Alonso said this after the Mets had...
Mets ride three huge innings to blowout of Twins
Pete Alonso homered to lead off a six-run fourth inning on Monday night for the host New York Mets, who rolled to a 15-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a three-game interleague series. Eight starters had at least one hit and one RBI for the Mets,...
Morash calls out Mets fans for not filling Citi Field for series finale against Braves
Evan is worried that the injury to Kodai Senga on Friday night may have taken some of the air out of the Mets’ inspired stretch of baseball, but Morash says a half-empty Citi Field would be more to blame if that is the case. “When you take the field...
Twins fall to Mets 15-2 as New York excels on offense and defense
NEW YORK — The Mets weren't content to simply string together single after walk after single after double to plaster Twins pitching with a season-worst 15 runs. No, they had to subtract from the Twins as well. New York battered Twins pitching by cracking 17 hits, drawing seven walks...
Mets DFA reliever Jake Diekman after rocky 2024
Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Reliever Jake Diekman was designated for assignment by the New York Mets, the team announced Monday, bringing an end to an inconsistent year in Queens. The 37-year-old right-hander possessed a 5.63...
Fresh Meadows Lidl to open doors this week, with specials for earliest customers
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. A new Lidl supermarket will open in Fresh Meadows this week as part of the value-focused grocer’s broader expansion in New York City. An official grand opening, marked by a...
Mets cut reliever Jake Diekman and promote fellow lefty Matt Gage from Triple-A Syracuse
NEW YORK (AP) — In a surprising move Monday, the New York Mets cut veteran reliever Jake Diekman and promoted fellow left-hander Matt Gage from Triple-A Syracuse. Diekman was 2-3 with a 5.63 ERA and four saves in a team-high 43 appearances after signing a $4 million, one-year contract with the Mets in February. He earned a huge save at Yankee Stadium last Tuesday, striking out red-hot slugger Aaron Judge with a runner aboard in the ninth inning of a 3-2 victory.
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Twins blown out by Mets in final game before trade deadline
NEW YORK — The trades were flying on Monday night with multiple teams completing deals for starting pitchers while the Twins and New York Mets played on in Queens. Monday’s game — a 15-2 blowout loss to the Mets at Citi Field — served as a good example of why the Twins are on the hunt for pitching ahead of Tuesday evening’s trade deadline.
Alonso homers to start the Mets on their way to a 15-2 blowout against the Twins
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered to start a six-run fourth inning and the New York Mets blew out the Minnesota Twins 15-2 on Monday night, turning the opener of an interleague series between playoff contenders into a lopsided laugher. Jeff McNeil and Luis Torrens each drove in...