Mets Notes: Pete Alonso eager to conquer new month, Clay Holmes appreciates breathing room

Businessman Martin Jepson has successfully completed his takeover of the Castleford Tigers, becoming the majority shareholder after buying out previous owner Ian Fulton. Jepson expressed his commitment to strengthening the club and ensuring its long-term sustainability, aiming for a competitive future in the Super League. Currently, Castleford Tigers are struggling in 10th place in the Super League, with only two wins from their first nine games this season. Full Article

Saturday's Mets vs. Cardinals game at Busch Stadium has been postponed due to rain, with thunderstorms in the forecast prompting the decision. The game will now be played as part of a split-doubleheader on Sunday, with Game 1 starting at 1:15 p.m. featuring Blade Tidwell's big league debut against Erick Fedde, followed by Game 2 at 6:15 p.m. where Tylor Megill will face Andre Pallante. New York comes into the doubleheader after winning a franchise-record...

Blade Tidwell received an unexpected but exciting message on his pregame sheet: he was called up to the big leagues for a start against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tidwell, a promising pitching prospect, had been performing inconsistently in the International League, with a 5.00 ERA, but showed potential during spring training. His recent outings improved significantly, striking out 18 batters in 9 innings, which impressed the Mets' coaching staff and secured his promotion, as noted...

In a game marked by imperfection, Pete Alonso exemplifies determination, hitting a pivotal home run in the Mets' 9-3 victory over St. Louis, maintaining a strong start with a .345 batting average and 1.137 OPS. Motivated by last year's playoff experience, he emphasizes the importance of every at-bat, focusing on refining his swing mechanics to achieve sustained success. Teammate Brandon Nimmo and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza commend Alonso's reduced strikeout rate, highlighting his disciplined approach...

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas suffered a significant knee injury during the second inning of Friday's 6-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins while running to first base. He fell immediately after being called safe and was taken off the field on a stretcher; manager Alex Cora noted that more information would come the following day. This injury marks the second consecutive year Casas could be sidelined, as he previously missed most of last...