-
The Dark Knight is descending on Kansas City. Former Mets ace Matt Harvey’s latest attempt to resurrect his once-promising MLB career received a jolt Tuesday when he was called up by the Royals, according to MLB Network. He will be added to the 40-man roster in time for Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Reds. Harvey, 31, …
-
Many of them know the journey. Now all they must do is carve a radically different route. Think of it like opting for the alternate course on Google Maps. The meandering Mets thumped the surprising Marlins on Monday night at Marlins Park, 11-4, a much-needed reboot after the Phillies swept them out of Citizens Bank …
-
The official Home Run Derby at Marlins Park occurred three years ago before the All-Star Game, but the unofficial version, featuring two prominent Mets, was underway Monday night. Robinson Cano and Pete Alonso turned Miami’s empty Fish Tank (just like old times) into a launching pad, jump-starting a Mets lineup that spent the weekend searching …
-
Steve Cohen wants the Mets, and he will not go away quietly. On Sunday, reports swirled that the Wilpons are getting ready to sell their baseball team to superstar entertainer Jennifer Lopez and her fiance, Alex Rodriguez. That news came just days after The Post detailed a flurry of tips that MLB owners are casting …
-
Have the Mets hit rock bottom during the 2020 season or could it get worse? After the Mets were swept by the Phillies in Philadelphia, there was some more ranting to be done on the newest episode of the “Amazin’ But True” podcast with me and Nelson Figueroa. I opened up the show going on …
-
Now, about the For Sale tag on the Mets. One billionaire’s ready to play ball. Two showbiz showboaters are showing off to make a show of buying the team. Plus a few others shaking their piggy banks. Comes a new development. Suddenly, an unexpected wrinkle to be ironed out. The existing owners, the Wilpons, just …
-
The J-Rod Mets may be getting closer to reality. The bid led by Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez has become the “clear-cut favorite” to buy the Mets, USA Today reported Sunday, citing the belief of “several MLB executives.” Final bids for the team are due by Aug. 31. There were previously questions about whether the …
-
PHILADELPHIA — The Mets hit a grand slam of sorts Sunday with poor offense, pitching, defense and base running. Other than that, it was a strong performance for manager Luis Rojas’ beleaguered bunch. Six weeks remain in the regular season, but the Mets already appear battered, tired and perhaps uninterested. Their latest stinker, a 6-2 …
-
PHILADELPHIA — Steven Splatz was more like it. That was the sound Saturday of a certain Mets pitcher hitting the pavement like a watermelon heaved from the roof of a 32-story building, as the Phillies were putting the latest hurting on the beleaguered left-hander wearing No. 32. If there was thought Steven Matz’s 8.20 ERA …
-
PHILADELPHIA — Wilson Ramos’ foothold on a starting job with the Mets could be slipping. A night after the veteran catcher was slow in applying the tag at home plate in allowing the Phillies to score the winning run, Ramos was on the bench Saturday because manager Luis Rojas wanted to pair starting pitcher Steven …