The New York Times – Sports:
Brandon Nimmo’s single in the 10th gave the struggling Mets a thrilling victory over the Yankees. It also gave his team a rare chance to relax.
Category: New York Mets
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Subway Series: Yankees’ Gerrit Cole and Mets’ Justin Verlander Face Off
The New York Times – Sports:
Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander have dominated baseball for years, and were teammates in Houston. On Wednesday they will face each other for only the second time.
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Subway Series: Pitching the Focus as Yankees Take on Mets
The New York Times – Sports:
Aaron Judge and Pete Alonso are both out, but even in a down year for the Mets (so far), two games against the Yankees provide heightened tension.
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Pete Alonso’s Injury Highlights Risk of Hit-by-Pitch as Strategy
The New York Times – Sports:
Always looking for an edge, some batters stand their ground and let pitches hit them. As Pete Alonso’s wrist injury shows, the downside can be extreme.
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Roger Craig, Teacher of an Era-Defining Pitch, Is Dead at 93
The New York Times – Sports:
After winning three World Series as a player, Craig became a coach and spread the gospel of the split-fingered fastball, what one player of the time called “the pitch of the ’80s.”
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Gary Cohen, Howie Rose and Two Others Inducted Into Mets Hall of Fame
The New York Times – Sports:
As the team continues to celebrate its history, Gary Cohen, Howie Rose, Al Leiter and Howard Johnson were honored for their contributions over the years.
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How Five Former Mets Players Ended Up Managing in Japan
The New York Times – Sports:
Five of the 12 managers in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball have M.L.B. experience. All of them played for the Mets.
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How Five Former Mets Players Ended Up Managing in Japan
The New York Times – Sports:
Five of the 12 managers in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball played in the U.S. All of them spent time in Queens.
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Mark Vientos Called Up by Mets as Team Seeks Offense
The New York Times – Sports:
Mark Vientos, a slugging infielder, will be asked to provide some pop for a team that has struggled despite a high payroll.