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Carlos Carrasco’s tweaked pitch leads to one of his best 2023 starts

Carlos Carrasco knew from the start he was in for a good game.

'We have to be better': Mets' high-priced rotation is one of MLB's worst

There is mounting evidence that two members of the rotation may not deserve their spots, after earning a 5.01 rotation ERA for the fifth lowest in the majors.

Mets take crushing loss to Cardinals after star's late home run

It meant a losing series for the Mets to the NL Central’s basement dwellers and a 2-3 homestand. The Mets fell five games below .500 for the second time this...

Mets rookie reliever delivers 'good surprise' in return

The rookie left-hander was summoned with two outs in the fifth inning of the Mets’ 2-1 loss to the Pirates at PNC Park.

Mets feel Pete Alonso's absence in punchless loss

The added “level of competitiveness” that manager Buck Showalter implored his players to find during a recent closed-door meeting was absent.

Mets could skip struggling starter's turn in rotation

Before the Mets faced the Pirates on Sunday, manager Buck Showalter acknowledged the two off days this week would allow him to adjust his rotation if needed.

There is little reason to believe in Mets right now

There comes a time when you have to stop shrouding where you are by what you’ve done before, or what others have done before, or by how long the season...

Mets blow lead in crushing loss to rival Braves to fall under .500

For one inning Tuesday night the Mets resembled a team with a competent, dangerous lineup. The rest of the game was a Mets disaster offensively, marred by strikeouts and weak...

Mets starter went to ridiculous lengths to stay in game in strong start

Mets manager Buck Showalter knows that a Carlos Carrasco start has progressed well when the veteran right-hander starts to hide from him.

Struggling outfielder's big night all Mets need to beat rival

Mark Canha, a foodie who is working on a travel book featuring restaurants he dines in while on the road, feasted Wednesday night.

Mets enjoy rare laugher as vet starter picks up first win of season

With Carlos Carrasco pitching respectably into the seventh inning, the Mets rolled to a 10-1 victory at Wrigley Field and snapped their two-game skid.

Mets starter flops in return from IL as rotation concerns grow

The Mets are rolling, but their rotation is not, and the return of Carlos Carrasco didn’t provide any boost to the staff Friday night, despite another thrilling win in Queens. 

Francisco Lindor walk-off, Pete Alonso grand slam cap Mets' stunning comeback win in extras

The magic from two nights earlier reappeared for the Mets, with plenty of liftoff from the lineup and another wild comeback. 

Starter closing in on return to Mets rotation

The Mets’ next turn through the rotation could include, for the first time this season, four of the five starters the team was counting on as spring training began. 

Mets sign veteran pitcher as search for bullpen help continues

The veteran right-hander signed a one-year deal with the Mets on Thursday, after opting out from his contract with the Rangers earlier this week.

Mets' Brett Baty blasts homer in 3-for-3 night: 'keeps grinding'

The Mets’ 2022 offense was relentless, continually piling up hits and scoring runs without a ton of home runs. The approach worked for much of the season but fell short...

Mets starter receives injection for ailing right elbow

Carlos Carrasco received an injection for his sore right elbow and whether he pitches again for the Mets anytime soon will depend on his pain tolerance.

Mets' rotation hit with another injury

The Mets’ starting rotation has a new casualty.

Struggling Mets starter looks to jump-start season vs. lowly A's

Not only has Carlos Carrasco been the Mets’ weakest pitching link two weeks into the regular season, but both of his starts have been non-competitive.

Are younger teams the winners of MLB's rules changes while veterans try to keep up?

An early consequence of MLB’s slew of rules changes seems to be that older players are having a harder time adjusting to them.