Francisco Alvarez homer powers Mets over Nationals in rebound win
NY Post
WASHINGTON — Francisco Alvarez’s initial impact on this Mets lineup was felt Saturday.
On a day his team struggled to find offensive rhythm, the catcher — in his second game since returning from the injured list — took over the responsibility of delivering the big hit.
Alvarez’s two-run homer served as the Mets offense in a 2-0 victory over the Nationals.
The Mets won for the eighth time in nine games, rebounding after their seven-game winning streak was snapped a night earlier.
Luis Torrens nicely filled the void at catcher as Alvarez rehabbed from surgery in spring training to remove a broken hamate bone from his left hand.
But as much skill as Torrens brings to the position defensively, it’s the 23-year-old Alvarez’s potential offensively that sets him apart from most catchers.
The Mets are going to make more moves.
BOSTON — The outlook on this Rangers team could not be any more clear after the debacle that was Saturday’s game at TD Garden.
It’s going to take a hefty price tag to acquire Freddy Peralta.
An issue with a coach turned into a problem with his teammates.
Brian Burns’ dominant season couldn’t overcome the stench of the Giants’ 4-13 record.
PHOENIX — Josh Hart, who has missed eight straight games with a sprained ankle, has progressed to taking contact in practice and is “definitely getting close” to returning, according to Mike Brown.
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The Islanders’ handling of the lineup spot formerly occupied by Alexander Romanov begs two questions.
The Yankees have said all along this offseason that they would love to have Cody Bellinger back.
The oldest team in the NBA gave the youngest a lesson.
Jaxson Dart is dreaming just like the rest of Big Blue Nation.
Wizards season ticket holders may have to wait until the 2026-27 season to see their new prized acquisition.
Not every team perfectly fits into the category of buyers or sellers ahead of the NHL’s March 6 trade deadline.
It’s the bottom of the ninth, tying run on second base with two outs. Aaron Judge is at the plate with a 2-2 count. He watches a 99-mph fastball go by him below the knees that looks like ball three, except the home plate umpire rings him up for strike three. Game over.