Stephen A. Smith storms off ‘First Take’ set after trashing Mets
Stephen A. Smith's theatrics were at an all-time high after ripping into the New York Mets on ESPN 'First Take.'
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David Lennon Breaks Down the CHAOS Surrounding Pete Alonso’s Mets Return
Newsday Sports columnist David Lennon joins A.J. Pierzynski, Erik Kratz and Scott Braun to break down the wild scene at Citi Field surrounding Pete Alonso’s return to Queens. Lennon explains why Alonso’s 300th career home run, curtain call and the ensuing “Fire Stearns” chants became a perfect storm of Mets fans’ love for Pete and frustration with the front office. He discusses how badly New York’s plan to replace Alonso has backfired, the growing pressure on David Stearns and why the Mets’ di...
Mets place Stock and Duarte on IL, recall Curry and Yan
The Mets are placing Robert Stock and Daniel Duarte on the injured list today and recalling Xzavion Curry and Jefry Yan from Triple-A Syracuse. Stock will be placed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to September 13, due to numbness in his fingers. Duarte will also be on the 15-day IL due to a left hamstring […]
Pete Alonso Hits 300th HR Against Mets, Freeman Reinvents Himself & Caminero Emerges as MVP Candidate
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Pete Alonso returned to his old digs on Monday night in Queens, greeted by New York Mets fans giving a rousing ovation to show their appreciation for his time with the team. On Tuesday night, though, he paid it back to the fans by hitting his 300th career home run in the top of the ninth to tie the game. And the fans continued to cheer. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the wa...
Stephen A. Smith storms off ‘First Take’ set after fervent Mets rant
Stephen A. Smith is not a New York Mets fan, but he briefly played one on TV when he stormed off set after obliterating the “trash” franchise. The Mets have already succumbed to the fact that they are one of the most underperforming teams in MLB history this season. But the most embarrassing moment of…
Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Mets fans’ behavior during Orioles game
As Baltimore Orioles star Pete Alonso recorded his 300th career home run against the New York Mets, his former team, it led to a fan reaction at Citi Field that not too many expected. While many Mets fans might have mixed feelings about Alonso hitting his 300th home run against the team, the fans in […] The post Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Mets fans’ behavior during Orioles game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pete Alonso’s 300th HR, MLB Labor Talks | Bruce Meyer, David Lennon, Will Carroll | Foul Territory
AJ Pierzynski and Erik Kratz break down Brayan Rocchio’s walk-off against the White Sox, Sam Antonacci’s positioning on the final play and Munetaka Murakami’s continued struggles. Newsday Sports baseball columnist David Lennon discusses Pete Alonso hitting his 300th career home run at Citi Field, the reaction from Mets fans and Sean Manaea’s response. Injury Territory host Will Carroll provides updates on the Dodgers’ injuries, Jesús Luzardo, Garrett Crochet, Byron Buxton and Rafael Devers. ML...
NY Yankees activate Clarke Schmidt from IL, designate Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment
After spending 60 days on the injured list, Clarke Schmidt has been activated by the New York Yankees, with infielder Oswaldo Cabrera optioned to make room on the active roster. New York’s two baseball franchises are living in entirely different realities late in this MLB regular season. While the New York Mets were recently eliminated from postseason contention—with former star Pete Alonso delivering a key blow —the New York Yankees are gearing up for October and received a major shot in th...
Where Pete Alonso's exit ranks among the most painful moves in Mets history
David Stearns letting Pete Alonso walk stings, but it’s far from the only brutal breakup in New York Mets history.
What to Know About Mitch Voit and Latest Scouting Report on Mets' Top-5 Prospect
Despite things being tough at the MLB level for the New York Mets in 2026, their player development had a good year with many notable graduations and the rise of last year's first-round pick Mitch Voit.
How Cardinals legend Adam Wainwright ruined a fourth grader's life
St. Louis Cardinals legend Adam Wainwright made Cardinals fans plenty of great memories, but for one Mets fan in particular, he "ruined his life" in the fourth grade with one nasty curveball.
Luis Robert Jr. wishes his disappointing Mets tenure went differently
Luis Robert Jr. appeared in just 58 games for the Mets this season, and an offseason gamble that was supposed […]
Franchise Home Run Leader And More: Pete Alonso’s Mets Career By The Numbers
“Just pain. It was pain everywhere.” That was the mood for New York Mets fans at Citi Field on Tuesday night, as Baltimore Orioles star first baseman Pete Alonso — who spent the first seven seasons of his MLB career with the Mets before the franchise didn’t come close to offering him the five-year, $155 million contract Baltimore did this past offseason — hit a game-tying home run in the top of the ninth inning. The homer marked the 300th of Alonso’s career, drew a standing ovation on the road...
Cam Schlittler Has a Strong Case for MVP
The American League Cy Young race is over. In his last start, Cam Schlittler twirled a six-inning, one-hit, eight-strikeout gem against the Mets. In fact, ESPN’s award tracker no longer has odds for the race. https://twitter.com/TalkinYanks/status/2099220845709197403 With the Yankees also clinching a playoff berth with their win Monday night, there’s not much left at stake […] The post Cam Schlittler Has a Strong Case for MVP appeared first on The Lead .
‘Absolute legend’ Alonso makes awesome exchange with Mets fans for 300th HR ball
Mets fans at Citi Field showered Pete Alonso with cheers after he hit career home run No. 300 Tuesday night, treating the franchise’s leading home-run hitter as if he’d never left New York — even as the blast helped the Orioles send the game into extra innings. Alonso certainly returned that level of appreciation when he received the milestone baseball from a trio of Mets fans after Baltimore’s 7-5 win. Alonso greeted the three fans outside the Orioles’ clubhouse with handshakes, hugs and effu...
Tom McCarthy draws Week 2 NFL assignment; Scott Franzke will call weekend games vs. Mets
Tom McCarthy will be away from the Phillies this weekend to call Cleveland Browns vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday […]
Pete Alonso Has Mets Fans Down Bad
The operative fact is that the Mets were eliminated from the playoffs on Monday. Everything about Pete Alonso's return to Queens this week as an Oriole is inseparable from that, in time but also in causation, to a subset of Mets fans. They gave him four separate standing ovations on Monday not only because he was a well-liked former player—and go ask a WFAN call screener from 2024 to see how ahistorical it would be to say he was universally beloved at the time—but because of what his absence f...
Sean Manaea blasts NY Mets fans for cheering Pete Alonso during series loss to Orioles
The New York Mets lost their series against the Baltimore Orioles with Pete Alonso in the lineup, while Sean Manaea expressed surprise at the home crowd's reaction following Alonso's homer. When a team severely underperforms like the New York Mets have this season, fan frustration is bound to boil over. Mets fans made their displeasure abundantly clear in Tuesday’s series game against the Baltimore Orioles , directing their frustration toward a familiar face: Pete Alonso . Mets starter ...
The Opener: Alonso’s 300th HR, Rocchio Walk-Off, Carrigg’s Big Night
Junior Caminero did it again. The Rays’ third baseman came through with a walk-off blast last night against the A’s. He took his time on the trot, too (video link via MLB on X). 1. Alonso hits No. 300 at Citi Field Former Mets first baseman Pete Alonso drilled his 300th career home run on […]
New MLB Rumors on David Stearns' Hot Seat, Potential Fits for Team's Manager Search
The New York Mets are approaching a crucial offseason in which they will be searching for their next manager, and it sounds like team president David Stearns' job will be safe.
Mets fans might be what pushes next great free agent away from New York
Those who attended Tuesday night's Orioles-Mets game at Citi Field should be ashamed for applauding Pete Alonso's game-tying home run. It could hurt them in the long run.
“He’s Got To Deal With Everybody”: Pete Alonso’s Reception by Mets’ Fans Called a “Freaking Disgrace” by MLB Analyst
The New York Mets are officially out of postseason contention. And after the game against the Baltimore Orioles, the fans have made things clear about how they feel. Not only about the current players, but also about the former ones. But one host was not happy with how the fans behaved during Pete Alonso’s return. […] The post “He’s Got To Deal With Everybody”: Pete Alonso’s Reception by Mets’ Fans Called a “Freaking Disgrace” by MLB Analyst appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Detroit Tigers News: Kevin McGonigle, Tarik Skubal, Justin Verlander, Shohei Ohtani, Arizona Fall League, Pete Alonso
Happy Wednesday, everyone! We are enjoying a little unexpected winning streak, and I, for one, would like to see it go as long as possible, because winning baseball games is the most fun. We’ve got some little news bites to get you through your day, including looking at who the successes and disappointments of the […]
Mets Morning News: Roberto Clemente Day
Meet the Mets The Mets lost to the Orioles 7-5 in the eleventh inning. The game winning runs were scored when Coby Mayo hit a ball just out of A.J. Ewing’s reach, which turned into a three-run inside-the-park home run. Choose your recap: Amazin’ Avenue, MLB.com, New York Daily News, New York Post, The Athletic […]
Mets' Sean Manaea, More React to Fans' Cheers for Pete Alonso in Return, 'Crazy to Me'
New York Mets players were not exactly thrilled to hear the Citi Field crowd go wild when Pete Alonso hit a ninth-inning homer off Kodai Senga to tie the score in a game the Baltimore Orioles went on to win 7-5 in 11 innings.
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