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New York Mets star Francisco Lindor is an MVP candidate. He will not win the award since Shohei Ohtani enjoyed a historic season, but Lindor still had a quality campaign. Lindor is one of the best defensive shortstops in baseball as well, yet he surprisingly did not finish as a National League Gold Glove finalist. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets are tied at a game apiece in the NLCS. Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor have led their teams here with MVP-caliber seasons, but only one can win. Betting lines suggest the Dodgers’ star will get it because of his 50-homer, 50-steal campaign. When asked about Lindor, he […]

Mark Vientos took it personally when the Los Angeles Dodgers walked Francisco Lindor to face him in the New York Mets’ NLCS Game 2 victory on Monday. As for Lindor, he’s not surprised that Vientos made the Dodgers pay. Already down 1-0, the Dodgers elected to walk Lindor and load the bases in the top […]

If the New York Mets have runners on second and third with Francisco Lindor coming to the plate, it makes sense to walk him. The shortstop had an MVP-caliber season and was the heartbeat of a team that seems to have some magical aura around it. But if you’d rather pitch to Mets postseason hero […]

The Dodgers came into Game 2 of the NLCS on an insane pitching streak. Using a variety of starting and bullpen arms, the Dodgers had held opponents scoreless for the last 33 innings, which was tied for a postseason record, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Unfortunately for them, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was […]

In a pivotal moment during Game 1 of the NLCS, New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez accomplished what no other catcher had managed in nearly three months: he caught Shohei Ohtani attempting to steal second base. This play not only halted Ohtani’s impressive streak of 36 consecutive successful stolen bases but also marked a significant […]

The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS to move onto the NLCS. Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to propel his team to victory. It’s the second clutch home run the shortstop has hit since the end of the regular season. Outfielder Harrison Bader […]

The New York Mets’ remarkable season will continue after the team eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS Wednesday night. All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning that proved to be the difference as the Mets took Game 4 by a score of 4-1 and wrapped up the best-of-five Division […]

The New York Mets rollercoaster ride continues a week after sneaking into the National League Wild Card bracket on the final day of the regular season. They escaped a pressure-cooker best-of-three sprint against the Milwaukee Brewers. Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo was sobbing after winning the National League Divisional Series. Likewise, All-Star Francisco Lindor could not […]

The New York Mets had to scrap and claw through Game 4 to close out their division rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, in the NLDS. After Alec Bohm squeaked a run across for the Phillies early in the game with a little dribbler in the infield, the Mets struggled to take advantage of many opportunities to […]

The New York Mets are one win away from taking out their rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, in the NLDS, and shortstop Francisco Lindor is having the time of his life. Moments after the Mets’ 7-2 win in Game 3, Lindor caught up with FOX’s Tom Verducci and lauded his team’s approach. “Nobody’s trying to be […]

Once the MLB Postseason begins, every team has a shot. Hall of Famer David Ortiz knows that as well as anybody, winning his first ring on the legendary 2004 Boston Red Sox team that broke the Curse of the Bambino. But if there’s one team that Big Papi is going to single out this year […]

Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have clinched their spot in the playoffs in an insane win over the Atlanta Braves. As Lindor prepares to finish out his impressive regular season, the Mets shortstop kept it real on New York’s journey to the postseason. Lindor hit a game-winning two-run home run in the top […]

The New York Mets are in a battle with the Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks for two of the final three playoff spots in the National League playoff structure. The Mets are in Milwaukee for a series against the Brewers and they will need to go to Atlanta for a doubleheader on Monday if the […]

The New York Mets got some unfortunate news on Wednesday when the final two games of their crucial series against the Atlanta Braves were postponed to a doubleheader on Monday. However, if the Mets had played, they would have gotten their best player back in the lineup after a lengthy injury spell. Before Wednesday’s rainout […]

Fans of the New York Mets got a bit of good news to ease the pain after a 5-1 road loss to the Atlanta Braves. Mets’ star Francisco Lindor looks to be ready for a contributing role to finish out the regular season’s last handful of games. Lindor came out to pinch hit in the […]

The New York Mets are striving for the 2024 MLB Playoffs. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor remains skeptical of his back injury. The good news of his injury, Lindor received a bone scan yesterday that confirmed no structural damage. He says he could even pinch-hit as soon as today. The bad news. That’s no guarantee, as […]

As the New York Mets intensify their push for a playoff spot, all-star shortstop Francisco Lindor has opened up about the painful reality of his back injury. With the regular season drawing to a close and the Mets clinging to a narrow lead for the final NL Wild Card position, Lindor’s health has become a […]

The New York Mets are fighting to reach the playoffs for the second time in the last eight years as the regular season winds down. With eight games remaining, the Mets are hoping to hang onto a Wild Card berth. The team has a two-game lead over the Atlanta Braves for the final NL Wild […]

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor opened up about his back injury and the steps he’s taking to return to the lineup, including receiving a facet shot to address the lingering issue. The injection, which combines anesthetic and steroids targeting the spine’s facet joints, has provided relief and reduced inflammation. Lindor admitted the recovery process […]

The New York Mets are hosting the Philadelphia Phillies for a very important four-game series. The Mets want to retain their standing in the postseason race while the Phillies try to clinch the National League East title. There is a major question to be answered before the series begins at Citi Field: is Francisco Lindor […]

The New York Mets are in a crucial stretch of the 2024 MLB regular season. They are trying to catch the Philadelphia Phillies for the top spot in the National League East division while also fighting for a place in the NL Wild Card picture. However, they are also currently playing without their best player, […]

One day after leaving the Mets’ game Sunday against the Phillies with back discomfort, shortstop Francisco Lindor is out of the New York lineup Monday night. Jose Iglesias will lead off and play shortstop for the Mets against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. The issue cropped back up in the first inning of the […]

For the first time in the 2024 season, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor watched an entire baseball game from the dugout. A back injury, which he suffered in Friday’s win versus the Philadelphia Phillies, cost him a chance at playing all 162 games. But what bothers the two-way star most is that he was […]

New York Mets superstar shortstop and National League MVP candidate Francisco Lindor left Friday’s 11-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies due to lower-back soreness. In order to have some more middle-infield depth while Lindor is hobbled, the Mets called up someone who’s name baseball fans will immediately recognize. The Mets are promoting Luisangel Acuna from […]

The New York Mets won Friday’s matchup 11-3 over the Philadelphia Phillies. It was an important victory for the residents of Citi Field, who cut the Phillies’ lead to seven games in the NL East. The Mets currently reside in second place, but a sweep of Philadelphia would help cut their deficit to five games. […]

The New York Mets almost got no-hit by Toronto Blue Jays hurler Bowden Francis on Wednesday, but the ninth inning provided a twist. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor put his Superman cape on, triggering a rally for his club. Lindor smacked a leadoff homer to tie the game, via the MLB’s social media. Lind-sanity! Francisco Lindor […]

Francisco Lindor is putting together his best season as a member of the New York Mets. His offensive production and excellent work at shortstop have helped to keep New York in the playoff picture while making Lindor part of the NL MVP discussion. However, the 10-year veteran isn’t interested in personal accolades at the moment. […]

In most seasons, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor would be a National League MVP frontrunner. He is having the best season of his New York career, slashing .271/.342/.493 and has appeared in all 138 of his team’s games as of September 3. Lindor also leads the National League in at bats and plate appearances. He is […]

The 2024 season has been nothing short of disappointing for the New York Mets after a 2023 run in which we saw the team miss out on the postseason after a highly anticipated campaign. In a recent interview with Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor discussed the ups and downs of […]

Juan Soto is set to hit free agency after a career year with the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old outfielder could break records for non-Shohei Ohtani players no matter where he signs. One of those options is the New York Mets. Shortstop Francisco Lindor clarified his recent comments about Soto’s free agency with The Athletic’s […]

Jose Iglesias delivered a base hit in the ninth inning, driving in Tyrone Taylor, while Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets staged a comeback to secure a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Even though it might not have seemed like a series victory after the previous night’s events, the Mets got […]

Amid New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos’ impressive breakout year at the plate, another significant development has unfolded—his marked improvement defensively. While his batting prowess has captured headlines, Vientos’ defensive strides have not gone unnoticed, garnering praise from teammates and coaching staff alike. Vientos’ journey to becoming a serviceable third baseman in 2024 has […]

As the 2024 MLB season nears an end, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is making headlines for his performance on the field and candid reflections on his MVP aspirations. The Mets’ shortstop, who has long been a beacon of leadership and skill, is now squarely in the conversation for the National League MVP award. […]

Every baseball fan loves a great award race. If you’re looking for that in 2024, the chase for NL and AL MVP doesn’t look like they’re going to produce much drama. Two superstar sluggers have soared to the top of their respective leagues and need a collapse of epic proportions to miss out on MLB’s […]

Could New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor be an MVP candidate? MLB insider Jon Heyman seems to think so. On his podcast ‘Around the Bases,’ Heyman said that Lindor is unequivocally a candidate to win the National League’s Most Valuable Player award. “[The Mets are] doing great, Lindor’s clearly an MVP candidate,” Heyman said. “Today […]

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, it remains to be seen how active contending teams will be come July 30. As front offices around the league decide whether to buy or sell – or land somewhere in between – the organizations’ actions are ultimately out of the players’ control. When asked how the team […]

On June 2, the New York Mets were 24-35 and left for dead in the National League playoffs race. Since then, the New York been on a tear, going 25-10 and now holding onto a wild card spot. A big reason for the Mets’ success has been a surge in their offense. Shortstop Francisco Lindor, […]

The New York Mets have had a promising push as the midpoint of the 2024 season approaches. New York sits at 49-45, third in the NL East standings. An important driver of the Mets’ success is veteran shortstop Francisco Lindor. Lindor provided insight when asked if his “lack of recognition” fueled him after his 2024 […]