KEVIN PILLAR NEWS

Syndergaard sharp in brief return, Mets take 2 from Marlins

Noah Syndergaard looked sharp in his brief but long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery, and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 in nine innings for a doubleheader swee...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwarber, Sale help Boston win 7th in a row, 12-5 over Mets

Kyle Schwarber homered twice and scored four times to lead the yellow-and-blue-clad Red Sox to their seventh straight win, 12-5 over the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Losing work since Nimmo's return Pillar will start in right field and bat eighth Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Pillar will draw his second start in a row while Michael Conforto gets a breather, but Pillar was on the bench for the proceeding three contests and looks poised to finish the season as New York's fourth outfielder. Following Brandon Nimmo's recent return from the injured list, the Mets are likely to roll out a starting outfield of Jeff McNeil, Nimmo and Conforto from left to right more often than not.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wild card leader Red Sox beat stumbling Mets 6-3, 6th in row

Xander Bogaerts hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning and a two-run double in the sixth, lifting the AL wild-card leading Boston Red Sox over the stumbling New York Met...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wheeler, Phillies hold off Mets 4-3 to boost playoff hopes

Zack Wheeler limited the damage in a short but effective outing against his old team, Brad Miller hit a tiebreaking homer and the Philadelphia Phillies held off the New York Mets 4...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in loss Pillar went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo homer in Wednesday's 11-4 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Pillar smacked his 15th homer of the season off Jon Lester in the sixth inning Wednesday. The 32-year-old is now hitting .277 with three home runs in September, well above his season average of .222.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals power past Mets 11-4 for 3-game sweep

Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado each hit one of St. Louis’ four homers, and the Cardinals flashed some fantastic outfield defense in beating the New York Mets 11-4 for their fif...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cards hold off Mets 7-6 in 11 to move into playoff position

Edmundo Sosa hit the go-ahead single in a three-run 11th inning and the hard-charging St. Louis Cardinals climbed all the way back into playoff position with a 7-6 victory over the...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Megill's 10 Ks lead Mets over reeling, bumbling Yanks 10-3

Rookie Tylor Megill struck out a career-high 10 in a career-long seven innings and the New York Mets took advantage of a string of mental and physical mistakes by the reeling Yanke...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Settles in as top center fielder Pillar will start in center field and bat seventh Wednesday against the Marlins.

Impact He'll remain in the lineup for the fourth game in a row, and Pillar appears set to operate as the Mets' primary center fielder while Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) is on the shelf. Since Nimmo was moved to the injured list Sept. 4, Pillar has gone 5-for-15 with two home runs, two walks, six RBI and a stolen base.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Corbin expected to start as Nationals host the Mets

The Nationals will roll out Patrick Corbin to the mound Monday and the Mets will give Trevor Williams the start

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grand slam, stolen base in win Pillar went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 13-6 win over Washington.

Impact The outfielder had already put together a productive day at the plate before he swatted a grand slam in the ninth inning to make the Mets' lead more comfortable. Pillar has gone yard four times in his last seven contests. He's up to 14 homers, 39 RBI, 35 runs scored and four stolen bases while slashing .224/.265/.422 through 283 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Pillar prepared to fill in for injured Brandon Nimmo WASHINGTON — The Mets know they cannot fully replace Brandon Nimmo, who is out indefinitely with a strained right hamstring. But Kevin Pilla...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

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

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

Three hits against Nats Pillar went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's 6-2 extra-inning win over the Nationals.

Impact He supplied one of the key hits during a four-run rally in the top of the 10th inning, driving in Pete Alonso and Michael Conforto with his second two-bagger of the night. Pillar remains stuck in a part-time role, but he's feasted on Nats pitching over the last week, going 6-for-12 with two homers, two doubles, a steal, four RBI and five runs in three starts against the Mets' NL East rivals.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fedde expected to start for Washington against New York

The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Saturday and the Nationals are expected to counter with Erick Fedde

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets to take on Nationals on the road

The Mets will start Tylor Megill on Saturday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will take the mound

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 win

SEPTEMBER 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

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

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 management

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In Queens, the Mets Give Their Fans a Bronx Cheer Showing off their sensitivity, Francisco Lindor, Javier Baez and Kevin Pillar celebrated a win by making thumbs-down gestures at the fans wh...

AUGUST 30, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

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 management

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS