KEVIN PILLAR NEWS

Mazeika's 2nd walkoff in 4 games lifts Mets over Orioles

Patrick Mazeika got his second walkoff RBI in four career games with a fielder’s choice grounder in the ninth inning, helping the banged-up New York Mets rally to beat the Baltimor...

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straight

Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after five innings with right side tightness in his return from an injury to a similar area, but the bullpen closed out a four-hitter as New York b...

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes second bag Pillar went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a walk in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Pillar stole second base in the second inning after hitting a single. The 32-year-old is a good candidate for double-digit steals if he can find his way into enough playing time. He also has two home runs, five RBI and seven runs in 50 plate appearances.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three hits across twin bill Pillar went 3-for-7 with a double, two RBI and a run scored across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact After he collected one of only two Mets hits in the opener, Pillar's bat helped fuel a win in the nightcap as New York salvaged a split. With Brandon Nimmo (finger) landing on the IL, Pillar figures to be the team's primary center fielder for the short term.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 for a doubleheader split

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes yard again Pillar went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact All the scoring in the game came in the first three innings, with Pillar's blast off Adam Wainwright marking the last gasp for the Mets offense. The veteran outfielder has homered in back-to-back games for his only two homers (and only three RBI) of the season, boosting his slash line to .229/.270/.400 through 16 contests.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright, Cards win 5th in row; Mets fire hitting coaches

Adam Wainwright came off the COVID-19 injured list and hung tough, St. Louis got a lights-out performance from its bullpen and the Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-5 for their fi...

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First homer with new team Pillar went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in the 8-7 win over the Phillies on Sunday.

Impact Pillar homered off Brandon Kintzler in the eighth inning to start the big six-run inning. Pillar has had a rough start this season. Not only was it his first home run this season and as a Met, his three hits Sunday matched his prior season total. Before his three-hit game, he had a brutal slash line of .111/.172/.111. His batting average is up to .194 now and he has an OPS of .533.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets barely escape Sunday night thriller vs. Philadelphia Phillies

In a wild one that came down to the final out, the Mets and Phillies faced off in the finale of their weekend series.

MAY 3, 2021

Alonso, Mets top Phillies 8-7 after replay reversal

Pete Alonso capped New York’s six-run eighth inning with a three-run double, and the Mets used a defensive meltdown by Philadelphia and a replay reversal to beat the Phillies 8-7

MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Richards strikes out 10, pitches Red Sox past Mets 2-1

Garrett Richards finally found the strike zone and punched out 10, Bobby Dalbec hit his first homer of the season and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Mets 2-1

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rough start to season Pillar got the start in center field and hit eighth during Thursday's loss to the Cubs, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Impact The focus of the Mets' overall offensive malaise has been on some of the team's bigger names, but Pillar has done very little with his own occasional opportunities. The veteran outfielder has gone 2-for-22 (.091) with one stolen base and three runs scored but zero homers or RBI. He's started the last two games while Brandon Nimmo deals with hip stiffness. Expect Pillar to get bumped back to the bench as soon as Nimmo is healthy.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stroman pitches Mets past Phils 4-0 to sweep doubleheader

Back on the mound two days after an abbreviated start, Marcus Stroman tossed six spotless innings and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 for a doubleheader sweep

APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chisholm homers off deGrom, says heater on 'lighter side'

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a stunning homer off an otherwise dominant Jacob deGrom, Trevor Rogers beat the two-time Cy Young Award winner for the second time and the Miami Marlins three...

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stroman sharp in return, Mets beat Phillies 8-4 for 1st win

Marcus Stroman tossed six sharp innings in his first start since 2019, Dominic Smith and Pete Alonso each hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8...

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies rally for 5-3 win over Mets after deGrom pulled

A throwing error by Mets third baseman Luis Guillorme allowed the go-ahead runs to score, and the Philadelphia Phillies used a five-run eighth inning to rally for a 5-3 win over Ne...

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong showing this spring Pillar has gone 11-for-34 (.324) this spring with two doubles, two triples, two stolen bases on three attempts and a 4:8 BB:K.

Impact The veteran outfielder will likely be a platoon option and defensive replacement this season for the Mets, primarily slotting into the starting lineup against lefties, but Pillar could have fantasy value in NL-only and daily formats in that role. He posted career highs in all three triple slash categories (.288/.336/.462) in 2020, and over the last two seasons Pillar has a .353 wOBA and 119 RC+ against LHP.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated

The flash and dash of Fernando Tatis Jr. came to a sudden halt Tuesday when the star San Diego Padres shortstop slowly walked off the field after making an awkward throw in an exhi...

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alderson: `Some of our players aren’t defensive geniuses'

New York Mets president Sandy Alderson says he is emphasizing offense over defense but Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora Jr_ were brought in to help.”

MARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Rojas believes Mets’ Kevin Pillar can turn it around defensively Rojas said Pillar passes the eye test.

MARCH 3, 2021 • NYDAILYNEWS.COM

Walker guaranteed $23M over 3 years by Mets; Pillar $5M

Taijuan Walker is guaranteed $23 million over three seasons in his contract with the New York Mets and would get $25.5 million if he pitches at least 175 innings in 2022

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox: Re-signing Kevin Pillar in free agency would be a smart move Red Sox should look to re-sign Kevin Pillar this winter Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox have a lot of things that they need to address this wint...

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Colorado Rockies: The case for and against re-signing Kevin Pillar Should the Colorado Rockies bring back Kevin Pillar for the 2021 campaign? Let's look at some of the reasons why they should and also why th...

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROXPILE.COM

Rockies roll past Diamondbacks 10-3 despite four errors

Elias Diaz and Ryan McMahon each hit two-run homers, German Márquez threw seven impressive innings and the Colorado Rockies overcame some sloppy fielding to beat the Arizona Diamon...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS