Mets' top prospects Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty look like stars in training
Francisco Álvarez and Brett Baty have distinctly different personalities, but their similar skill levels could fast-track both to the big le...MARCH 6, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
EDUARDO ESCOBAR
Looking to rebound from tough year Escobar was dealing with an off-field family issue last season that impacted his performance, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Impact "It was really hard," Escobar said this week. "I love baseball and respect my teammates. My problems are my problems. And I try to separate my problems from the job. But it was really hard throughout the season, especially when you're coming to a big team as a new player. It led to trying too much." The 34-year-old still slugged 20 home runs in 2022 for the fifth time in his career, but his .725 OPS was his lowest over a full season since 2016. The issue got dealt with in August, and Escobar's .321/.385/.596 slash line in September and October suggests he regained his focus in spades. He has extra incentive to rebound in 2023 as well -- prospect Brett Baty will be pushing for the starting job at third base this summer, and Mets owner Steve Cohen could potentially pursue free-agent-to-be Manny Machado next winter.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How Eduardo Escobar fits into the Mets' interesting third base picture in 2023 and beyond After dealing with a personal issue last season, Eduardo Escobar is happy again and ready to compete for the Mets' starting third base job.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ranking the best 28 third basemen of 2023 in the MLB
Who are baseball's best third basemen? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers for the hot corner.FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Mets’ third-base options in their post-Carlos Correa world
With Carlos Correa not in the fold, the Mets have a void at the hot corner. Will veteran Eduardo Escobar or rookie Brett Baty seize the job?JANUARY 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Eppler says Mets' lineup deep even after losing Correa
Having failed to land Carlos Correa, New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler is satisfied with his offense heading into spring trainingJANUARY 17, 2023 • Associated Press
Eduardo Escobar is back to being the Mets' third baseman after Carlos Correa saga It's a big year for Escobar — and it's one that became all the more interesting.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Marlins Inquired About New York Mets 3B Eduardo Escobar The Marlins reportedly inquired about Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
2022 MLB Playoffs: Mets, Jacob deGrom force Game 3 vs. Padres
The Mets' stars showed up just in time to avoid elimination and force a Game 3 vs. the Padres on Sunday, Deesha Thosar writes.OCTOBER 9, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over Padres
Pete Alonso launched a tiebreaking homer and Jacob deGrom pitched well enough to help save the New York Mets’ season with a 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres that evened their...OCTOBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press
2022 MLB Playoffs: Yu Darvish, Padres put it all together to take Game 1
Yu Darvish brought his best stuff to Citi Field on Friday, spinning seven masterful innings to put the Padres up 1-0, Jake Mintz writes.OCTOBER 8, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
2022 MLB Playoffs: Max Scherzer, Mets fail to meet the moment in Game 1 loss
Max Scherzer took the mound in another critical start, and once again, he and the Mets fall flat, losing Game 1 to the Padres, Deesha Thosar...OCTOBER 8, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Padres hammer Scherzer, rout Mets 7-1 in playoff opener
Josh Bell and Manny Machado smashed two of San Diego’s four home runs off Max Scherzer, and the Padres romped past the New York Mets 7-1 in their playoff openerOCTOBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press
Mets prep for playoffs with 9-2 rout of Nationals
Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets geared up for the playoffs with a 9-2 rout of the Washington Nationals, completing a fantastic regular season with the second-most wins in fr...OCTOBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press
2022 MLB playoffs: One thing that could make or break each team's postseason
Sure, the stars come out in October. But to win the World Series, a team needs more than that. Rowan Kavner picks an X-factor for each playo...OCTOBER 6, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Heads to bench Wednesday Escobar isn't starting Wednesday against the Nationals.
Impact Escobar is getting a rare chance to rest during Wednesday's regular-season finale after he went 2-for-12 with a run, an RBI, three walks and five strikeouts over the last four games. Mark Vientos will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New York Mets 3B Eduardo Escobar Wins NL Player of Month Eduardo Escobar is the National League Player of the Month.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Judge, Escobar named top players for September While all eyes were on Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge’s pursuit of the American League home run record and a Triple Crown, Mets third basema...
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • MLB.COM
Baseball tiebreaker games now a thing of the past
With the baseball postseason expanding to 12 teams this year, if two teams end up deadlocked for a division title or playoff spot, there will no longer be a one-game playoff to bre...OCTOBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press
Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East lead
Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered off Max Scherzer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Mets and a one-game lead in the NL EastOCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press
Big series in A-T-L: Mets vs Braves with NL East on the line
Two months into the season, it looked like the New York Mets were headed for an NL East runawaySEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press
Carries offense with five RBI Escobar went 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over the Marlins.
Impact Escobar put the team on his back Wednesday with a two-run homer off lefty starter Jesus Luzardo with nobody out in the seventh inning to get the Mets within two, a two-run single to tie the game in the eighth and a walk-off RBI single in the 10th. The third baseman has accumulated nine multi-hit games in his last 20, including two three-hit games in his last three contests. In addition, the 33-year-old has tallied 11 RBI over his last five games.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eduardo Escobar powers Mets to walk-off win as Braves fall out of 1st-place tie The New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins, 5-4 in 10 innings on Wednesday at Citi Field to retake sole possession of first place in the Natio...
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • NJ.COM
Eduardo Escobar's Walk-Off Hit Helps New York Mets Regain Sole Possession of 1st Place Eduardo Escobar’s walk-off hit helps New York Mets regain sole possession of first place in NL East.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
