Mark W. Sanchez
About the Author
Mark W. Sanchez is a general assignment sports writer who writes a lot of baseball but bounces from one New York team to another. Before The Post, he covered the San Francisco Giants for KNBR. Before that, the New Jersey native attended the University of Maryland and is a proud alum of The Diamondback, the school’s independent school newspaper. Go Terps.
The Archive
Mets hoping for good news on two key injuries
May 16, 2024 | 1:01amThe Mets are crossing their fingers concerning two of the better arms in their Opening Day bullpen.
Mark Vientos' Mets arrival may turn into Brett Baty timeshare at third
May 15, 2024 | 8:39pmManager Carlos Mendoza declined to call his third-base spot a straight platoon between the righty-hitting Vientos and the lefty-hitting Brett Baty, but that appears to be how the club is...
Mets strike $5 million deal with 16-year-old in international signing splash
May 15, 2024 | 2:41pmGet to know the name Elian Peña, who the Mets are hoping at some near future date will be a rising star in their farm system.
Mets demote promising young starter after wild stretch
May 15, 2024 | 12:55pmThe 26-year-old had generally pitched well — but wildly of late — in seven starts since being summoned early last month and held a 3.08 ERA.
Mets pitcher to get another chance to prove self with starting opportunity
May 14, 2024 | 12:20amAdrian Houser will at least temporarily re-enter the rotation for a start in Philadelphia on Wednesday, manager Carlos Mendoza said, which will allow the club’s other starters to receive an...
Edwin Diaz, Mets implode as Phillies take extra-innings win
May 13, 2024 | 10:50pmFor eight innings, the Mets pitched, hit and fielded smoothly. Innings nine and 10 were chaotic, darkly comedic and ultimately costly.
Darryl Strawberry's Mets greatness shepherded along by this Major Leaguer
May 13, 2024 | 10:29pmThe legend of Strawberry will be raised to the Citi Field rafters early next month, when he will say thank you to Mets fans he loves — and thank you...
Mets ace explains strange pause in rehab: 'Susceptible to injuries'
May 13, 2024 | 9:23pmAfter his pair of live batting practices, though, he told the club that he did not want to continue facing hitters — either in live BPs or with a rehab...
Demoted Mets starter will get another chance
May 13, 2024 | 7:46pmFor at least this turn, Houser will serve as a sixth starter during a turn through the rotation that does not contain an off day.
Mets appear to have paused ace's rehab progress
May 12, 2024 | 4:20amThe Mets are not categorizing Kodai Senga’s situation as a setback, but the rehabbing ace’s progress appears to have been paused.
Mets reliever awaits word on ‘complex’ elbow issue
May 12, 2024 | 2:28amNext up for Mets reliever Brooks Raley is a visit to Texas on Tuesday to see Dr. Keith Meister.
Mets barely avoid infamy as Braves dominate listless lineup
May 11, 2024 | 7:12pmThe Mets were nearly no-hit on Saturday.
Key Met exits with sore side but team hopes it was caught 'early'
May 11, 2024 | 5:39pmThe Mets lost a game, but they are hoping they did not lose something much more significant: their leadoff hitter and arguably best player so far.
Mets finding balance for catchers' ball-framing tactics and safety
May 11, 2024 | 12:57amThe Mets aspire to keep their catchers out of harm’s way but in a position where they can convert the most pitches to strikes.
Mets start important stretch with clunker against rival Braves
May 10, 2024 | 11:16pmPerhaps these seven games against the best the division can offer will be revealing.
Mets' next two key series could reveal telling truth
May 9, 2024 | 9:29pmIf the Mets are going to show in the early going whether they are a true contender, the next seven games might prove to be a litmus test.
Mets 'having discussions' with tricky rotation decision looming
May 9, 2024 | 3:24pmAt the moment, the Mets have five starters in a rotation that does not include Adrian Houser, who was skipped the last turn through and replaced by Scott.
Pete Alonso fails to deliver for Mets again as 'frustrating' stretch continues
May 5, 2024 | 8:35pmPete Alonso is a slugger who always has fancied himself as more than that.
How Mets plan to manage promising rookie pitcher's workload
May 5, 2024 | 8:09pmChristian Scott’s electric debut made the Mets want to see more of him.
Edwin Diaz blows save as Mets lose to Rays in extras for gut-wrenching sweep
May 5, 2024 | 5:27pmAn odd game that featured some of everything finished with a suitable stunner.