News about Francisco Lindor

MLB pitcher takes ball to the leg in brutal hit - leaving him on the floor in agony and out of the game

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 5, 2024
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot was forced to leave Sunday's game against the New York Mets after taking a line drive off his left leg during the third inning. Pepiot started the game for the Rays and had allowed two base runners in the top of the third when Sterling Marte came to bat. Marte makes solid contact with Pepiot's 89 mile-per-hour pitch, with the comebackers giving the Tampa Bay starter no time to react and banging off his leg. 

Francisco Lindor, the Mets' shortstop, finally breaks out of his slump in victory over the Reds despite challenges

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 8, 2024
Lindor was 1 for 31 in at-bat this season, the third-longest hitless streak of his career, but the four-time All-Star didn't let the drought get in his way. 'I felt like I've had good at-bats,' Lindor, who also ended with a 0-for-24 skid, said. 'I had good at-bats the day before.' It's just one of those things that they must get through. I put my head down as soon as I touched the ball. It was like, 'Thank God,' I guess, as I stepped up.' It was great to serve and help the team win.'

As owner Steve Cohen asks for fans, MLB star Francisco Lindor's wife speaks out against the Mets shortstop's slumbery, begging "he and your child die screaming."

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 7, 2024
The struggling hitter has a.032 batting average, a.184 on-base percentage, and a.032 slugging percentage in the first eight games of the season. Though it's still early in the season, some Mets fans have already started hitting out at Lindor, blaming his family members in the midst of his woes. Katia Reguero Lindor's wife posted two troubling private messages she had received from X, formerly known as Twitter, this week.

Steve Cohen, the billionaire owner of the New York Mets, mocks the previous regime under Wilpon family rule, saying the 'I was given what I was promised'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 18, 2024
Steve Cohen, the Mets' owner, is clearly still trying to reshape the organization following the Wilpon administration, whom he criticized on Sunday. Cohen, the team's founder, said at the time that if they didn't win a World Series within three to five years, it would be a "disgust." The Mets won just 75 games last year, and Cohen criticized his predecessors while speaking at spring training.

Female baseball fans are in a strange situation where they could leap over seats and elbow her male rivals to play in the crowd

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 8, 2023
On Monday night, a female baseball fan went to a mile to knock her male counterparts to a ball at Citi Field. Francisco Lindor of Chicago turned a foul ball into stands that were largely empty following a lengthy rain delay during the first game of the New York Mets' three-game series against the Cubs. Some fans opted to stay in the rainy weather, but as Lindor stuck the ball into the crowd, two male spectators rushed through the packed seats to look for it.

MLB ROUNDUP: Francisco Alvarez of the Mets wins the Subway Series over the Yankees after being struck by pitch, while the Red Sox beat the Braves in three innings

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 26, 2023
After being struck on the hand by a 97 mph pitch from Albert Abrams, rookie Francisco lvarez was dismissed in the ninth. As the New York Mets defeated the New York Yankees 9-3 in their Subway Series opener on Tuesday night, umpires found lvarez at the pitch for strike three and then called him out. Pete Alonso homered twice and drove in a season-high five runs, while Justin Verlander pitched six shutout innings before being seated in the victory. Jeff McNeil had three RBI and three runs for the struggling Mets (47-53), wishing for a big week that might persuade ownership not to sell at the trade deadline on Aug. 1.

MLB ROUNDUP: Mets win AGAIN as Yankees are crushed

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 7, 2023
Francisco Lindor homered and scored two triples in his five hits, Francisco Alvarez homered for his third straight game, and Arizona defeated Arizona. The once-struggling Mets had three hits in eight innings, earning their fifth straight victory. Carlos Carrasco (3-3) had three runs in eight innings. Alvarez was the first Mets rookie to have three homers in a three-game sequence twice in a season - Larry Elliot was the only other New York rookie to do it once, and Pete Alonso scored his 26th of the season.

On Wednesday, MLB owner Steve Cohen would schedule a press conference to address the team's struggles

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 27, 2023
In June, the Mets have lost 16 of 22 games and finished fourth in the NL East. What's more is that the New York franchise holds the fourth-worst record in the league overall. So far, Cohen will not only try to solve his team's rotten season, but also provide insight into what's gone wrong for a team that was supposed to rival the Yankees prior to the 2022-23 season. Cohen tweeted on Tuesday, 'I will be doing a press conference tomorrow morning before the game.' 'You'll get it straight from me.'

Yankees play on through 'unhealthy' conditions as smoke from Canadian wildfires covers the Bronx

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 7, 2023
As New York's air quality index reaches a 185 rating due to smoke overtaking the sky as a result of Canadian wildfires, the Yankees took the field in potentially volatile weather. On Tuesday, thick smoke from the north descended on New York City, with an orange glow hanging above the iconic skyline, covering the Statue of Liberty's famed monuments. The Bronx was no exception, as the sky over Yankee Stadium glowed a mix of orange and dark grey.

Mets' Francisco Lindor disrespects Phillies by bouncing the ball TWICE before completing double play

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 1, 2023
Shortstop Francisco Lindor of the Mets ended a double play against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, with his soft toss to teammate Pete Alonso bouncing twice before arriving. After Kody Clemens's first run in second in the fifth inning of the eventual 4-1 win, Philly's Edmundo Sosa lined a ball at Lindor. Lindor was able to play both directions because he had less energy on his throw than he normally would.

MATTER: The Mets beat the Guardians in the doubleheader for their fifth straight game

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 22, 2023
In a thrilling match up to its name, Justin Verlander outlasted Shane Bieber, while the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Sunday night for a doubleheader sweep. Francisco Lindor homered against his former teammates and Jeff McNeil, who was defeated by Jeff McNeil in the tiebreaking game with a sacrifice fly off Bieber in the eighth inning. Brooks Raley defeated New York's fifth straight victory after a 6-16 drop.

MLB ROUNDUP: In a 10th-inning THRILLER vs. Guardians, the Mets win their third straight match in a row

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 20, 2023
The New York Mets fought the Cleveland Guardians 10-9 on Friday night, with Pete Alonso tied the game with a grand slam in the seventh inning and Francisco Lindor hitting an RBI single in the tenth. Gabriel Arias hit a two-run homer against Drew Smith (3-1) in the top of the 10th. Mark Vientos and Francisco lvarez tied for first place in the bottom half of the game against Emmanuel Clase (1-4). Brandon Nimmo scored an infield single before Lindor, facing his former team for the first time, was able to singled out diving second baseman Andrés Gimenez.

Despite defeating the Reds four home runs against the Reds for the 12th time in 15 games

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 10, 2023
Jonathan India drove in three runs in the Cincinnati Reds' 7-6 victory on Tuesday night, beating the Mets for the 12th time in 15 games, and Buck Showalter was ejected for the first time as New York's boss. With New York trailing 4-1 in the fifth, Cincinnati's Kevin Newman hit the ball up the middle and then a sliding Wil Myers, with his right arm extended in the direction of Francisco Lindor's direction, preventing the shortstop from making a clean play. The 66-year-old Showalter was drafted by the Mets before the 2022 season in 2022. Mark Wegner, the crew chief, was tossed by Mark Wegner. "It's pretty obvious what it was," Showalter said. "But it's impossible to imagine four guys not being able to see what happened." There are at least three ways to make the game right. We had chances for it not to matter. We just didn't pitch really well early on," the pitcher said.

MLB ROUNDUP: With a win over the Padres, the Mets' significant winter investment paid off

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 13, 2023
Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso homered, David Robertson got four key outs, and the Mets defeated San Diego to take two of three from the Padres in a rematch of their playoff series last October. Tylor Megill (3-0) had three runs, three hits, and three walks in five innings for the Mets, who lost last year's Wild Card Series to the Padres 2-1. Brandon Nimmo had three hits and two RBIs, and Tommy Pham had a run-scoring single in the Mets' seventh. Despite a 7-6 record, the Mets are only batting.218.

Despite teammate Edwin Diaz's long-term injury, Francisco Lindor is optimistic about the Mets

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 21, 2023
While wildly celebrating the team's 5-2 victory over the WBC-favorite Dominican Republic last week, the 29-year-old Puerto Rican saw his international teammate fall to the ground in agony. Lindor told The New York Post on Monday, 'It was heartbreaking,' referring to Diaz's freak injury in his first game back with the Mets. 'I never knew I loved Edwin so much until I couldn't stop screaming.' And that's when I learned that Edwin was a favorite. It's one of those moments when you wish you could go back and do it in a more deliberate way so no one goes through it.'

Puerto Ricans dye their hair blond for baseball team and it's a world record

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 14, 2023
Puerto Rican baseball fans have lost their hair to help their team win the World Baseball Classic. With 192 men going blond for the nation, the supporters tied for the most hair dyed in Guinness World Records. The baseball team's first dyed their hair blond ahead of the 2017 World Baseball Classic as a joke, unexpectedly launching a dyeing craze in Puerto Rico that left pharmacies and beauty supply stores bared of hair dye.

The New York Mets are going to the Super Bowl!Team shell out '$1MILLION for 30-second local ad'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 9, 2023
According to the New York Post, the team revealed their newly produced Super Bowl commercial on Twitter on Thursday, with the commercial costing around $1 million. After Sunday's big game, the publication said 'additional placements' would increase the total value of the ad buy to $1.5 million, while one-third of local viewers in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut will see the commercial. Various Mets appear to be ticket salesman in an office in the commercial, which will reportedly be shown before kickoff and in the first half of the Eagles-Chiefs game in Arizona.

Carlos Correa's new $315 million contract with the Mets is in jeopardy because the Giants' contract fell apart'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 24, 2022
Now it's the New York Mets' turn to be concerned about Carlos Correa's physical fitness. According to The Athletic, the Mets have reportedly raised questions about Correa's surgically repaired right leg, potentially jeopardizing his nine-figure contract. Both sides may have to restructured contracts or if the offer is withdrawn, he could return to the free agent market if the contract is retracted. Correa, a former Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins shortstop, has recently agreed to a 13-year, $350 million deal with the San Francisco Giants, who sparked similar questions about his physical health before he canceled the contract altogether. Steve Cohen, the Mets' owner, swooped in, adding Correa and potentially raising New York's 2023 payroll over $500 million, including taxes. Correa has reportedly agreed to play a third base alongside well-established shortstop Francisco Lindor, but the scheme seems to be in jeopardy.

Brandon Nimmo 'returns to the New York Mets on an eight year, $162m contract'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 9, 2022
According to a survey, the New York Mets have reached an agreement with Brandon Nimmo to re-sign the outfielder. According to Jeff Passan, the franchise has been able to keep track of their center fielder and that they have committed to an eight-year, $162 million contract. The Mets' roster is not only maintained but also contributes to the team's highest payroll in baseball.

With a 7-3 victory over San Diego Padres, the New York Mets SAVE SEASON

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 9, 2022
In a win-or-go-home Game 2 on Saturday night, the New York Mets salvaged their season after defeating the San Diego Padres 7-3. Jacob deGrom started for New York on the mound and gave the team six solid innings, allowing two runs but otherwise holding the Padres in check after they scored seven runs on Friday. Since Francisco Lindor homered in the first inning and the Mets never trailed, the Mets wasted no time giving him run support.

MLB's greatest postseason ever? The wild best-of-three first-round series is offered in a new playoff format

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 7, 2022
The bracket has been drafted and the new expanded MLB playoffs are set for their first appearance, with 12 teams competing to win the Commissioner's Trophy in what might be the best postseason in baseball history. The reformed playoffs did not only reward the top two teams in each league with first-round byes, but also the Houston Astros and New York Yankees, which all happened to be popular with fans at the end of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. The World Series picture, as well as an 111-win team, the Dodgers, and three other 100-win clubs: the Astros, Braves, and the New York Mets. So even if an underdog makes it to the Divisional round, several of the best regular-season clubs in recent memory will all be around to compete for the pennant.

Aaron Judge barely missed out on clinching the Triple Crown to Luis Arraez of the Minnesota Twins

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 6, 2022
Luis Arraez of Minnesota received a Louis Vuitton roller bag from Carlos Correa. Jeff McNeil of the New York Mets is being given a car by Francisco Lindor. On the last day of the season, winning batting titles was gratifying. 'I couldn't sleep last night, just thinking and worrying about it,' Arraez said after edging Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees to become the American League batting champion on Wednesday.' Right now, I'm living a dream.' This is amazing because I worked so hard on it.'

In their US Open second-round match, Tiger Woods and Anna Wintour cheer Serena Williams

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 1, 2022
Serena Williams' second-round match at the US Open on Wednesday, Tiger Woods and Anna Wintour were among a packed crowd. In the stands of the famous Arthur Ashe court in Flushing Meadows, golf star Woods was seen with girlfriend Erica Herman. Williams, who had already stated that she planned to 'evolve' away from tennis following this year's US Open (don't say'retirement,'), was defeated 6-3, 6-3 in Queens on Monday night.

Serena's VERY lavish US Open farewell outfit, including a diamond-encrusted Nike bridal-style trai

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 30, 2022
Serena stepped out looking every inch the queen of tennis in front of her sell-out 25,000 crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, before her final appearance at the tournament. The actress wore a glittering bridal-style train, gold shoe tags, and diamonds in her hair as she appeared in straight sets with Montenegrin Danka Kovini. (Pictured: Serena Williams on court at the Arthur Ashe stadium on Monday night)