Francisco Alvarez

Star's presence in lineup has meant everything to surging Mets

Francisco Alvarez hasn’t just been a good luck charm for the Mets. He’s been … well, a grizzly with the bat in his hands.

Mets crush Yankees on wild-weather night to sweep Subway Series

The skies opened in the bottom of the fifth.

Mets have been rolling since return of their 'leader'

For the first time since May 7, the Mets are back at .500 (39-39). There are plenty of reasons for the turnaround, and among the top is the return of...

Mets fan roasted for throwing back Francisco Alvarez home run at Wrigley Field: 'Grow a spine man'

A man in the outfield bleachers at Wrigley Field might be guilty of impersonating a Mets fan.

Mets' bats shut down Cubs' star rookie pitcher in blowout

Shota Imanaga, a strong early candidate for National League Rookie of the Year, simply got pummeled from the start.

Rising Mets star making it hard to take him out of lineup

Wednesday marked the first time since Francisco Alvarez returned from the injured list that he started a third straight game.

The Francisco Alvarez effect: Mets have been nearly unbeatable with young catcher

The Mets are 18-1 in games Francisco Alvarez has played in since April 4.

Recently cut Mets catcher will now face them soon after signing with new team

The ex-Mets catcher has a new home, and he won't have to wait to face his former team.

Mets rally past Rangers for thrilling seventh consecutive win

The Mets were methodical and scored five unanswered runs beginning in the sixth inning in a 7-6 victory over the Rangers at Globe Life Park.

These four Mets need to step up for recent surge to become sustainable

For the Mets to turn this into a summer of sunshine, lollipops and rainbows, Carlos Mendoza will require four stars — The Post’s Soar Four — to help.

Mets veteran scratched from lineup after knee 'flared up' again

Starling Marte was scratched from the Mets’ starting lineup Saturday as a precaution after the outfielder’s troublesome right knee flared up.

Steve Cohen looking to create a 'winning culture' for the Mets as trade deadline looms

As he deflected questions last weekend about the trade deadline and whether the Mets might dismantle for a second straight year, Steve Cohen offered a counterpoint to potentially blowing up...

Mets put on power show in blowout win over Marlins

Harrison Bader, Starling Marte and Francisco Lindor homered — and Tyrone Taylor rapped four hits — in the Mets' 10-4 win over the Marlins on Wednesday.

Mets start homestand with momentum-killing loss to Marlins

Tuesday was supposed to be a step toward getting back in the National League wild-card race for the Mets.

Francisco Alvarez returns as Mets make decision on backup catcher

Francisco Alvarez has been activated off the IL, and with that, the Mets have decided who they're keeping as his backup catcher.

Star duo's looming returns could help Mets save season

There is a good chance Alvarez is back with the Mets Tuesday against the awful Marlins, when they open a homestand at Citi Field, with Diaz eligible to return this...

Jeff McNeil got hooked on a 'fun' alternative career path

Flipping through the channels on the TV in his hotel room, Jeff McNeil watched more cricket matches than he might have anticipated before the Mets arrived in the United Kingdom...

Bad Bunny's sports agency accused of 'grave violations' in MLB drama

The details surrounding Bad Bunny's agency's trouble with the MLB Players Association have emerged. 

Mets' resurgence in this area provides some hope

The Mets have obvious warts. But the manner in which the lineup in particular has produced lately is something to consider.

Rehabbing Mets star plays part in historic no-hitter for Brooklyn Cyclones

Francisco Alvarez, who is rehabbing from a torn ligament in his thumb that he suffered in April, caught every inning of the Cyclones' first-ever nine-inning no-hitter during their 3-0 home...