j.d. martinez

Mets grind out tough 11-inning win over Phillies

The Mets, in a sense, completed a circle in their four games this week against the Phillies.

Mets barely avoid infamy as Braves dominate listless lineup

The Mets were nearly no-hit on Saturday.

Mets star opens up about overcoming personal adversity

The Mets’ late spring free-agent addition J.D. Martinez takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. 

J.D. Martinez knew something was terribly wrong on swing that hurt Cardinals star: 'I hit meat'

ST. LOUIS — J.D. Martinez didn’t need to see the catcher’s reaction to know something was wrong. Swinging at a pitch in the second inning on Tuesday, the Mets DH...

Pete Alonso's milestone homer comes as J.D. Martinez joins Mets' lineup

Pete Alonso hit another milestone Saturday, slamming his 200th career homer — and he became the fourth-fastest player to get to the mark.

Newest star's stellar debut can't keep Mets from falling to Cardinals

J.D. Martinez made a solid debut and drilled his first few hits with the Mets, but he could not flip a switch for the offense against the Cardinals.

J.D. Martinez has two-hit night in his Mets' debut: 'be competitive'

J.D. Martinez didn’t waste any time in making an impact on a Mets' lineup that needs it.

Mets release infielder to make room for J.D. Martinez

To create roster space for J.D. Martinez, the Mets designated Zack Short for assignment before their 4-2 loss to the Cardinals on Friday.  “Tough one,” manager Carlos Mendoza said. “Not...

Why Christian Scott's expanding repertoire could have him pitching for Mets sooner than later

Pitching prospect Christian Scott impressed Mets officials and scouts in spring training and has only elevated his game for Triple-A Syracuse.

Mets excited for J.D. Martinez's debut: 'give us quality at-bats'

Since the Mets signed J.D. Martinez in March, they’ve talked a lot about his knowledge of hitting and what he can pass along to his younger teammates.

How J.D. Martinez's imminent Mets arrival affects red-hot outfielder

Tyrone Taylor came to the Mets to be the team’s fourth outfielder and so far this season, he’s started multiple games in all three outfield spots. 

All-Star expected to make Mets debut on Friday

The next time a Mets lineup card is submitted, it’s expected J.D. Martinez’s name will be included.

Mets’ emerging DH’s role will be in flux again once J.D. Martinez arrives

DJ Stewart has emerged as the DH against righty pitching. But he may be headed for a reduced role as the Mets prepare for J.D. Martinez’s arrival.

Darryl Strawberry deserves praise for attending Dwight Gooden's special Mets day

A gold star and purple heart go to Mets legend Darryl Strawberry, who ignored doctor’s orders and flew to be at Dwight Gooden’s No. 16 retirement.

When J.D. Martinez is expected to finally join Mets

This is the second time Martinez, 36, has been said to be near the end of building up his at-bats in the minors.

J.D. Martinez suffers injury, pushing Mets debut back

J.D. Martinez’s debut with the Mets won’t occur this week, and even the next homestand appears questionable as he deals with lower-back tightness.

Mets will have to wait longer than hoped for new slugger to join lineup

The late-spring signing officially was eligible to join the Mets for the first time on Sunday.

Slumping Mets infielder got encouraging words from teammate before crushing homer

One teammate, in fact, wrote encouragingly for Jeff McNeil, who might have broken out of his funk. 

Where J.D. Martinez stands in ramp-up process as Mets struggle

J.D. Martinez is getting closer to being ready to provide the help the Mets needs.

Mets hoping new acquisition can jumpstart offense soon

J.D. Martinez is eligible to join the Mets as soon as Sunday after 10 days off the roster in what technically is a minor league stint.