Blue Jays riding high entering big series in New York
The Toronto Blue Jays have won four in a row entering their big series this week in New York against the YankeesSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRANCISCO LINDOR #12 - SHORTSTOP - NEW YORK METS
33 HR •
91 RBI •
.273 AVG
33 HR
91 RBI
.273 AVG
Pops 13th homer Lindor went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Sunday's 13-6 win over Washington.
Impact The shortstop sparked a six-run ninth inning for the Mets with his solo shot, which was his 13th homer of the year and his second in as many days after he went yard in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader. Lindor hadn't homered prior to July 11 before rediscovering his power this weekend. The 27-year-old is slashing just .225/.316/.382 with 44 RBI, 56 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 414 plate appearances overall.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Báez 4 for 4, Pillar slam, Mets hit 4 HRs to beat Nats 13-6
Javier Báez went 4 for 4 with a home run, Kevin Pillar hit a grand slam that capped a game-sealing, six-run ninth inning, and the New York Mets withstood another rally from the Was...SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays hero in Saturday matinee Lindor went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in an 11-9 win over the Nationals during the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.
Impact The shortstop bailed the Mets out after they squandered a 9-0 lead in the matinee, taking Kyle Finnegan deep for a game-winning two-run shot in the top of the ninth inning. Lindor's long ball was his 12th of the year and first since July 11, although he missed much of the intervening time with an oblique strain, and since returning to action he's slashing just .205/.200/.385 through 11 games.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting night game Lindor will sit for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Washington, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Lindor looked great in the first game of the day, going 3-for-4 with a homer, four RBI and a pair of runs scored. He won't be asked to play two games in one day, with Jonathan Villar taking over at shortstop.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Francisco Lindor's ninth-inning homer saves Mets from historic collapse against Nationals Francisco Lindor rescued the Mets from what would have been an Amazin’ choke job.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Francisco Lindor's ninth-inning homer saves Mets from historic collapse against Nationals Francisco Lindor rescued the Mets from what would have been an Amazin’ choke job.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Nats stop Mets' 6-game win streak, end own skid with split
Lane Thomas and Alcides Escobar homered as the Washington Nationals ended a seven-game skid, beating the Mets 4-3 night to split a doubleheader and stop New York’s six-game winning...SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets beat Nats in 10 innings for fifth straight win
Kevin Pillar drove in two with a 10th-inning double and the New York Mets recovered after blowing a late lead to beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 for their fifth straight winSEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heartwarming reunions in Oakland and Cincinnati highlight this week's Good Times
The A's and Reds stage uplifting reunions, and even the Mets find some joy in this week's Good Times, Jake Mintz writes.SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Mets place Scott on paid leave, acting GM pleads not guilty
Acting general manager Zack Scott has been placed on administrative leave by the New York Mets following his arrest on charges of driving while intoxicatedSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Mets acting GM Scott set for DUI court date
Mets acting general manager Zack Scott is due in court two days after he was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated following a fundraiser at team owner Steve Cohen’s hou...SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Mets acting GM Scott set for DUI court date
Mets acting general manager Zack Scott is due in court two days after he was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated following a fundraiser at team owner Steve Cohen’s hou...SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets acting GM Zack Scott arrested on DUI charge
New York Mets acting general manager Zack Scott was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, hours after attending a fundraiser at team owner Steve Cohen’s houseSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thumb war truce: How Javier Báez redeemed himself — and Francisco Lindor learned another New York lesson Before Tuesday's games, they apologized for the Mets controversy. Later, the baseball gods smiled, laughed, then offered a thumbs up.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Thumbs up! Mets apologize to fans, then Javier Báez leads dramatic victory
The Mets apologized for showing "thumbs-down" gestures to their fans, then gave them a reason to cheer with a thrilling win.AUGUST 31, 2021
Sitting Tuesday night Lindor is on the bench for Tuesday night's game against the Marlins.
Impact Lindor went 0-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday afternoon's continuation of a suspended April game. In his last 10 contests, the switch-hitter is hitting .243 with three extra-base hits and four RBI. Javier Baez is playing shortstop, with Jonathan Villar moving to second base.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Would Francisco Lindor have gotten away with his 'thumbs down' gesture to fans in Cleveland? Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga discuss what would have happened if Lindor had shown up fans that way in Cleveland.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Players Apologize as Mets Try to Move On From Thumbs Down “It doesn’t look good on our part,” Francisco Lindor said. Javier Baez said that “the frustration got to us,” but that he loved the team’s f...
AUGUST 31, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM
Mets' Báez bolts out of doghouse with apology, winning run
Javier Báez bolted home for the winning run in the ninth inning of New York’s 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins hours after he and Francisco Lindor apologized for taking a dig at booi...AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Francisco Lindor, Javy Baez apologize to Mets fans for thumbs-down controversy: 'It does not look good on our part' Message received loud and clear.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
LEADING OFF: Báez, Lindor set to hear from miffed Mets fans
Mets fans get their say after it was revealed stars Francisco Lindor and Javier Báez were among the New York players making derogatory hand gestures at Citi Field crowdsAUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Báez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fans
Mets fans get their say after it was revealed stars Francisco Lindor and Javier Báez were among the New York players making derogatory hand gestures at Citi Field crowdsAUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Mets are making a mess of things, with thumbs-down amid boos
Javier Báez and his teammates caused a stir Sunday when they started thumbs-downing Mets fans after hits. Here's the deal.AUGUST 30, 2021
LEADING OFF: Báez, Mets barb home fans, anger team president
Javier Báez and his New York Mets teammates get a day to cool off after the derogatory gestures they directed toward frustrated fans at Citi Field angered club managementAUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
