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Francisco Lindor Assigns Blame After Mets' Loss to Braves
Francisco Lindor Assigns Blame After Mets' Loss to Braves originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets' struggles with runners in scoring position have gone from a recurring frustration to a defining weakness. Advertisement In Tuesday night's 5-0 shutout loss to the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, the Mets were once again stifled in key moments. Atlanta left-hander Chris Sale dominated, tossing eight scoreless innings and striking out eight, as the Mets went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and stranded six men on base. The defeat marked New York's fifth straight loss and underscored a pattern that's haunted them all season: the inability to convert opportunities into runs. For a lineup built around big bats, the Mets are consistently coming up empty when it matters most. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12)© Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports This isn't an isolated slump. On May 23 against the Dodgers, the Mets went 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position in a 13-inning loss, failing to score even with automatic runners on in extras. During a series against Arizona, they hit just 4-for-29 with runners in scoring position, including another 0-for-10 performance. Advertisement All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor acknowledged his role in the team's offensive stagnation, assigning the blame to himself. 'I can definitely get better,' Lindor said postgame. 'I can get on base for Pete, for Soto, for the rest of the guys. I can run the bases better. At the end of the day, it's tough to win games when your leadoff guy is not getting on base.' His self-awareness reflects a team grappling with execution. Despite having sluggers like Pete Alonso and Juan Soto anchoring the lineup, the Mets' inability to create momentum at the top of the order continues to stall rallies and squander chances. Advertisement Compounding the issue are defensive lapses—particularly in the infield—that have extended innings and added pressure to a staff already working with little margin for error. Now, as the Mets prepare to close out the series in Atlanta, their margin for error while chasing postseason contention is quickly eroding. Related: Francisco Lindor Sends Clear Message After Mets' Fifth Straight Loss Related: Carlos Mendoza Breaks Silence on Controversial Decision in Mets' Loss to Braves This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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MLB Announces Major Yadier Molina News on Wednesday
MLB Announces Major Yadier Molina News on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. St. Louis Cardinals legend Yadier Molina will return as manager of Team Puerto Rico in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC). MLB announced the decision along with Team Puerto Rico on Wednesday morning, marking 2026 as Molina's second trip to the WBC as a manager. Advertisement The 10-time MLB All Star led the team to the quarterfinals in 2023 before being eliminated by Mexico. The 2026 WBC will be Molina's sixth with Puerto Rico. He participated in the first four (2006, 2009, 2013, 2017) as a player for the team, serving as team captain in 2013 and 2017, when the team finished second in back-to-back tournaments. Team Puerto Rico manager Yadier Molina prepares for the team's matchup against Mexico during the 2023 World Baseball Navarro-Imagn Images Along with the announcement of Molina's return, the team revealed that New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will return as team captain - the same role he held during the 2023 WBC. Following his 2022 retirement, Molina, a two-time World Series Champion, jumped right into the managerial world, taking on the role for the Navegantes del Magallanes in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League. In 2023, Molina managed the Criollos de Caguas of the Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League to a title in Puerto Rico and again at the 2024 Caribbean Series. Advertisement The 2026 WBC will begin on March 5. Molina's No.9-ranked team will start pool play the next day with a matchup against Team Canada. The two teams will be grouped with Colombia, Cuba and Panama in Pool A. All round-robin games among Pool A's members will take place at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Related: Nolan Arenado the Center of Interest in Cardinals Trade Deadline Prediction Related: Cardinals' Donovan off to Surprisingly Slow Start in All-Star Voting This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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a day ago
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Mets' Francisco Lindor Makes Pete Alonso Contract Prediction
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Mets have emerged as one of the best teams in baseball this season after investing heavily in the roster following a Cinderella run to the National League Championship Series. The team built on its surprising playoff success from last year by handing out the largest contract in baseball history to Juan Soto, and it paid top dollar for other win-now additions like Clay Holmes and Frankie Montas. But perhaps the front office's savviest offseason move was re-signing homegrown slugger Pete Alonso, who agreed to return to the Mets on a two-year, $54 million deal that includes a player option at the end of this season. Alonso has slashed .291/.387/.561 with 17 homers and the most RBI in the majors so far this season and he's sure to exercise that option and seek a long-term deal this winter. Alonso could join a new team for the first time in his career if the Mets refuse to give him an extension or match his next contract. But Mets superstar infielder Fransico Lindor believes Alonso will try to avoid that possibility. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets looks on before the game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on June 11, 2025 in New York City.... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets looks on before the game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on June 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by) More Satloff/Getty "I don't know what he's going to end up doing this year, but I'm sure he's going to try for an extension and make the most money he can," Lindor said during an appearance on the "The Show With Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman." By all indications, Alonso would like to end his career as a Met and the franchise has certainly been good for his production. So it shouldn't be a surprise that he would try to wrestle an extension from the organization. But Lindor's projection that the slugger will be focused on the highest dollar amount he can secure might derail the chances of a long-term deal with the Mets. Given the way negotiations panned out last winter, it seems unlikely that the team is willing to invest top dollar in an aging first baseman, even one as good as Alonso has been. More MLB: Red Sox Predicted to Cut Ties With Alex Cora After Bombshell Report
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Mets Announce Exciting Francisco Lindor News on Wednesday
Mets Announce Exciting Francisco Lindor News on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has been nothing if not reliable for the team since 2022. The 31-year-old had an injury-shortened season after they acquired him in 2021, but he's hit at least 26 homers in each of the last three years and batted at least .270 in two of those three. Advertisement This year, Lindor is second on the team in runs scored (47), hits (78), and total bases (133). The former Cleveland Guardian is also tied for second in homers (14) and leads with 13 stolen bases. New York revealed exciting news about Lindor before its game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, via its social media. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12).Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Mets fans will get a chance to meet the four-time All-Star and be one of the first people to purchase his latest New Balance sneaker at Mets House in New York City. The event will take place on June 25 at noon. The event is titled "Meet and Shop with Francisco Lindor," and space is limited. Lindor has had a forgettable June, as he's slashing .241/.317/.407 with two homers and five RBI over 14 games. The Mets have also lost four straight and are now tied with the Chicago Cubs for the NL's best record. They're also two games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies atop the NL East. Advertisement Lindor went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in New York's 5-4 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday. The Braves won on third baseman Austin Riley's walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning. Right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn will start for New York on Wednesday. Related: Carlos Mendoza Breaks Silence on Controversial Decision in Mets' Loss to Braves Related: Mets Announce Injury News After Third Straight Loss This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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2 days ago
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Francisco Lindor Player Props: June 18, Mets vs. Braves
Francisco Lindor Player Props: June 18, Mets vs. Braves Francisco Lindor will look to get back on track after a hitless performance in his last game (0 for 4). His New York Mets take on Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. ET on FDSSO and SNY. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Francisco Lindor player prop bets. Lindor is batting .275 with 13 doubles, 14 home runs and 27 walks. Lindor ranks 20th in home runs and 49th in RBI among all hitters in MLB play. Watch tonight's Mets game on Fubo! Francisco Lindor Prop Bets and Odds Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -208) 0.5 hits (Over odds: -208) Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +575) 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +575) RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +230) 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +230) Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +105) 0.5 runs (Over odds: +105) Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +130) 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +130) Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +270) How to Watch New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves Matchup: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves Time: 7:15 p.m. ET 7:15 p.m. ET Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Wednesday, June 18, 2025 TV Channel: FDSSO and SNY FDSSO and SNY Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now! - Regional restrictions may apply) Francisco Lindor vs. Chris Sale Lindor is 2 for 6 with a home run over his career versus Chris Sale. Last year against Chris Sale, Lindor was 1 for 3 with a home run at the plate. Francisco Lindor prop bet insights Lindor has a hit in 69.0% of his games this season (49 of 71), with multiple base hits in 20 of those games (28.2%). He has homered in 16.9% of his games this season (71 contests), going deep in 4.3% of his trips to the plate. Lindor has touched home plate at least one time 36 times this season in 71 tries (50.7%), including scoring multiple runs in 12.7% of games (nine times). He has driven in a run in 25 of 71 games this season, with multiple RBI in nine of them. He has also plated three or more of his team's runs in three contests. In 41 of 71 games this season (57.7%), Lindor has gone down on strikes, and 13 of those games (18.3%) included an effort that resulted in two or more punchouts. MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 1:28 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Francisco Lindor stats against the Braves Braves starter: Chris Sale
