Carlos Carrasco isn’t going to win any contests blowing away hitters, but the right-hander’s offspeed pitches and command — and most importantly, his health — have converged this season to give the Mets an invaluable rotation piece. On Saturday he gave his team 7 shutout innings in a 4-0 victory over the Marlins. Carrasco extended … Continue reading Carlos Carrasco’s Gem, Three Homers Propel Mets Past Marlins →

The true test may come in October, but for now, the Mets are kings of New York. Starling Marte hit a walk-off single against Wandy Peralta in the ninth inning Wednesday, leading the Mets to a 3-2 victory and a two-game series sweep of the Yankees at Citi Field. The series marked the first time in history the … Continue reading Starling Marte’s Walk-Off Single Gives Mets Sweep Over Yankees →

Even though this Mets team is undeniably different from its recent predecessors, with more realistic postseason aspirations, the fog of past seasons can be difficult to disperse. So when the Yankees strutted into Citi Field on Tuesday and immediately hammered consecutive homers over the fence, the Bronx portion of a sold-out crowd made its confidence … Continue reading Mets Beat Yankees in Subway Series Opener →