Robert Sanchez

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Robert Sanchez

The Mets won their fourth straight by taking the opener of their four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-3, in 10 innings. -For the sixth time already this season, Francisco Lindor gave New York an instant 1-0 lead after leading off the game with a home run against Dustin May. The solo shot was Lindor's team-leading 14th of the season and his second in as many days as his hot stretch continues.

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Robert Sanchez

When the Mets signed Clay Holmes to a three-year, $38 million deal in the offseason, it wasn't a foregone conclusion that the right-hander would be a part of New York's starting rotation. Sure, that was president of baseball operations David Stearns' plan, but the tall task was a daunting one as the 32-year-old had spent the majority of his seven-year career as a relief pitcher, save for four starts he made his rookie year with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2018.

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Robert Sanchez

The Knicks lost Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers, 125-108, ending their season on Saturday night. -Things started off well for New York, who jumped out to an early 9-4 lead in the early minutes, but it went downhill from there. The Pacers took the lead on a Pascal Siakam two-pointer with 7:34 left in the first and never looked back.

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Robert Sanchez

Brandon Nimmo is starting to heat up. The Mets outfielder went 2-for-4 on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies and hit his ninth home run of the season -- a two-run shot in the fourth inning against Antonio Senzatela, whom Nimmo has had a lot of success against in his career. AdvertisementBut after his great day at the plate, Nimmo exited the game in the seventh inning with a calf cramp. "Just a little calf cramp. More precautionary than anything," Nimmo said.

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Robert Sanchez

1 / 2The Mets have received good news on two of their injured players. Left-hander Sean Manaea is officially set to face hitters for the first time since straining his right oblique during spring training, manager Carlos Mendoza said. AdvertisementManaea has been progressing well over the past few weeks, completing a handful of successful bullpen sessions and now he appears set to take the next step. Among the group of hitters he'll be facing on Thursday will be injured outfielder Jose Siri.