avatar

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.

All Articles

Jul 28, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (3) sits in the dugout during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-28

Mets acquire former All-Star outfielder via trade from the Washington Nationals

The New York Mets are firmly playoff contenders just a few days before the trade deadline as the blue and…
Apr 26, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Josh Walker (91) delivers a pitch in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-27

Mets designate fringe bullpen arm for assignment

The New York Mets have turned their campaign around and are firmly in playoff contention as just a few days…
Apr 9, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; New York Mets pitcher Cole Susler (54) pitches against Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-27

Mets trade recently designated for assignment reliever to the Tampa Bay Rays

The New York Mets season has turned around as the blue and orange currently sit at the head of the…
Jul 26, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) reacts after an injury during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
2024-07-27

Mets already lose ace after finally returning from injury to the 15-day injured list

The New York Mets 2024 season, which once seemed doomed to failure, now seems destined for October baseball. The blue…
Ryne Stanek, Mets
2024-07-27

Mets acquire veteran flamethrower from the Seatle Mariners

The New York Mets are firmly playoff contenders just a few days before the trade deadline as the blue and…
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
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
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
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
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
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…

Load More