Bryan Reynolds' bases-clearing triple

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Carlos Mendoza talks Kodai Senga pitch mix, Brett Baty's clutch hit, Brandon Nimmo and Juan Soto HRs
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza liked everything about Kodai Senga's start on Saturday, as he got the Rockies to chase several pitches out of the strike zone with the "Ghost Fork." Offensively, he thought Brett Baty's big bases-clearing triple in the first inning set the tone for the rest of the game. Mendoza also touched on the Brandon Nimmo and Juan Soto home runs as a great sign that their bats are coming alive.
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Mets' ‘confidence' in pitching development on display again with Griffin Canning success story

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Mets' ‘confidence' in pitching development on display again with Griffin Canning success story

Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free The Mets passed last winter on signing a top free agent starting pitcher such as Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell or Max Fried and instead thought in less risky terms. One of those beneficiaries was Griffin Canning, coming off a rough season with the Angels, who arrived on a one-year contract worth $4.25 million. Advertisement The right-hander will take a 2.90 ERA in 12 starts into his scheduled outing against the Nationals on Tuesday at Citi Field. Canning was asked on Sunday what it said about the organization that the big names were bypassed for pieces such as himself and Clay Holmes. Griffin Canning throws a pitch during the Mets' game against the Dodgers on June 4. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Advertisement 'It just shows their confidence in their ability to develop guys and they feel like they can bring them in and say the right things,' Canning said. 'The organization as a whole is confident in the information they can give guys and help get them right.' Sean Manaea and Luis Severino were two such success stories last season for the Mets. Canning, 29, pitched to a 5.19 ERA last season with the Angels. Advertisement This year he was encouraged by the Mets pitching coaches to rely on his slider and changeup, and has followed that advice to success. 'I think I just got away from who I am as a pitcher a little bit,' Canning said. 'My whole life I have been a guy who pitches backwards, so hearing that [trusting the slider and changeup] just helped reinforce who I am and gave me confidence again that this should be my game plan, this is what gives me success.' CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS Griffin Canning reacts after throwing a pitch during the Mets' game against the Angels on June 4. Getty Images Advertisement Canning, who is living in Manhattan, said he doesn't get recognized much away from the ballpark, but he isn't complaining. 'New York is such a big city and everyone has got their own thing going on, and they don't really care who is walking around,' Canning said. 'But it's cool. I love living there and I love the fans, playing in front of them has been pretty fun.' The Mets have selected reliever Justin Garza to the major league roster and optioned lefty Brandon Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse. Delivering insights on all things Amazin's Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Garza arrived from the Giants over the weekend in a trade for cash considerations. He last pitched in the major leagues in 2023 for the Red Sox.

Mets React to Pete Alonso News on Monday

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Mets React to Pete Alonso News on Monday

Mets React to Pete Alonso News on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Entering the week, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was riding a hot stretch at the plate. Over seven games against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies, he slashed 12-for-30 (.400) with 15 RBIs, five home runs and a 1.452 OPS. Advertisement That torrid pace, spread across a mix of night games under the bright lights of Dodger Stadium and the thin air of Coors Field, was the catalyst for his NL Player of the Week honor. On Monday, the Mets took to Instagram to congratulate Alonso on the award, saying, "Congrats to Pete Alonso on being named the NL Player of the Week! 🐻‍❄️🔥" Fans online were quick to show their love for Alonso. "Best signing in the offseason by any team," said one user. "Pete is a beast!! Please finish your career as a Met Pete!" another fan replied. "We need Pete on Repeat!! Please don't let him go elsewhere after this season.🙏," commented one other user. Advertisement "EXTEND HIM," another fan emphatically responded. "MVPete," one other user followed up with. "Steve and Dave, please do the right thing this off-season. Let's go Mets," another commenter replied. New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso (20).Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images On June 3 against the Dodgers, Alonso ripped an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw in the fifth inning to tie the game at 4, igniting a late rally in a tightly contested matchup. The following day, he followed up with a two-run homer in the first and a three-run shot in the eighth, accounting for all five of his RBIs in a 6-1 victory. Then, on Sunday vs the Rockies, Alonso launched a two-run homer, not only extending his hot streak but tying him with David Wright in second place on the Mets' all-time home run list. Advertisement Related: MLB Makes Strong Aaron Judge Statement on Sunday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.

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