About Ben Palillo

Ben Palillo is a graduate of Penn State University and recieved a degree in broadcast journalism. Ben writes primarily about the New York Mets, Rangers, Manchester City and NYCFC.

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Jul 9, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Dedniel Núñez (72) reacts after retiring the side in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-26

Mets lose breakout reliever to the 15-day injured list

The New York Mets have repeatedly gotten bitten by the injury bug throughout their 2024 campaign. Recent victims of the…
Apr 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets pitcher Adrian Houser (35) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-26

Mets designate former starter turned relief pitcher for assignment

The New York Mets are in a spot nearly nobody expected them to be in at the end of May.…
Mar 10, 2024; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Shintaro Fujinami (19) throws over to first base in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-26

Mets designate a flamethrower who never appeared for them for assignment

The New York Mets are in a surprising place in the standings that nobody expected them to be in just…
May 4, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) comes out to the mound to talk with pitcher Adam Ottavino (0), catcher Tomas Nido (3), first base Pete Alonso (20), shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and third base Brett Baty (22) against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-25

Mets targeting a ‘modest’ deadline strategy despite hot-streak

The New York Mets are in a spot nobody expected them to be in just a few months ago.  After…
Jul 24, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) celebrates his three run home run against the New York Yankees with center fielder Tyrone Taylor (15) during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-25

3 takeaways from the Mets’ series sweep over the New York Yankees

After a four-game split with the Miami Marlins, the New York Mets road trip continued as the blue and orange…
May 24, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott (45) follows through on a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-24

Mets lose promising young starter to the 15-day injured list

Although the New York Mets’ play throughout the 2024 campaign has been inconsistent at times, one thing has remained consistent:…
Jackie Bradley, Mets
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2024-07-24

Mets sign a former Gold Glove winner to a minor league contract

At the 100-game mark, the New York Mets are surprisingly 52-48 and currently in the final wild-card spot. With the…
Feb 25, 2024; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Cole Sulser pitches against the Houston Astros in the fifth inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-23

Mets designate veteran reliever for assignment

The New York Mets season has turned around as the blue and orange currently sits in the final Wild Card…
James Paxton, Mets
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2024-07-23

Could the Mets pursue a veteran left-handed starter?

The New York Mets currently sit in the final wild-card spot, and president of baseball operations David Stearns has gone…
Jul 22, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea (59) celebrate Lindor's home run against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-23

3 Takeaways from the Mets’ series split with the Miami Marlins

With the all-star break now concluded, the New York Mets’ second half began with a road trip to Miami as…