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2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
16-13, 1st in NL East
Mets to put deGrom on IL with side tightness
The Mets will place Jacob deGrom on the injured list with tightness in his right side, a move that will keep the ace from taking the mound until May 20 at the earliest.
DeGrom's injury scare continues, Mets win 5th straight
— Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after five innings with right side tightness in his return from a similar injury, but the bullpen closed out a four-hitter as New York beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 Sunday for its fifth straight win.
Conforto scores deGrom with hit to left field (0:20)
DeGrom exits with side tightness, to have MRI
Mets ace Jacob deGrom left his start Sunday against the Diamondbacks after throwing two warm-up pitches before the sixth inning.
DeGrom exits early in return from lat injury (0:43)
Deepest division in baseball? Here's why the NL East hasn't lived up to preseason hype
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Lindor, McNeil still claim it was a 'ratcoon' (0:19)
McNeil, Lindor team up as Mets beat Diamondbacks 4-2
— Jeff McNeil and Francisco Lindor teamed up to produce all four runs a night after scuffling in the dugout and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 Saturday night.
Mets GM: Rat story took bite out of 'a great win'
Disappointed a day after his team made headlines for a tunnel dust-up in what was a winning effort, New York Mets acting general manager Zack Scott told reporters on Saturday that the controversy became a "bigger story than it needs to be."
Rat? Raccoon? Mets' in-game debate causes stir
What was thought to be an incident in the Mets' tunnel between infielders Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil turned out to be simply a commotion caused by a rat in the dugout, according to Lindor and McNeil.
Rat or raccoon? Lindor explains Mets' tunnel drama (0:42)
Lindor's homer lifts Mets after dugout exchange with McNeil
— Francisco Lindor hit a tying, two-run homer in the seventh inning after an apparently heated exchange with teammate Jeff McNeil in the dugout tunnel, and the New York Mets rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 Friday night.
City manager? Bobby V in hometown mayor race
Bobby Valentine, who served as manager of the Rangers, Mets and Red Sox in addition to winning a Japan Series title and serving as AD at Sacred Heart University, is running for mayor in Stamford, Connecticut.
One good thing -- and one not-so-good thing -- about your favorite MLB team so far
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Walker allows 1 hit in 7 innings, Mets walk past Cards 4-1
— Taijuan Walker allowed one hit in seven innings, the Mets scored three runs on bases-loaded walks and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Thursday.
Mets delay Carrasco's return until late May
The New York Mets have shifted pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the 60-day injured list, pushing his potential season debut until late May at the earliest.
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Mets beat Cardinals 7-2 for split after 4-1 loss in opener
— Tomás Nido hit a two-run homer and Jonathan Villar added a solo shot and an RBI single, powering the New York Mets over the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
DeJong, Goldschmidt lead Cards over Mets 4-1 in opener
— Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer, Paul Goldschmidt added a solo shot off Marcus Stroman and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 4-1 in a doubleheader opener on Wednesday that extended their winning streak to six.
Mets' deGrom could return Sunday vs. D-backs
New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom could return to the mound on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Mets players upset after coaching staff shakeup
Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor learned from phone messages that the New York Mets had fired hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant Tom Slater, a move that left players unhappy.
How concerned are the Mets about deGrom's injury? (0:55)
Mets' deGrom scratched, but MRI results 'positive'
Mets ace Jacob deGrom was scratched from Tuesday night's scheduled start due to what was later diagnosed as inflammation of the latissimus dorsi muscle. He won't throw for a few days.
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2021 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | 13 | .552 | - | W5 |
| Philadelphia | 18 | 17 | .514 | 1 | L2 |
| Atlanta | 17 | 17 | .500 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Miami | 15 | 19 | .441 | 3.5 | L3 |
| Washington | 13 | 17 | .433 | 3.5 | L2 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.002nd
Quality Starts13Tied-9th
WHIP1.102nd
BAA.2157th
Runs10130th
Batting Average.23315th
On Base Percentage.3284th
Slugging Percentage.34929th