This report sheds light on the heartbreaking stories of boxers who tragically lost their lives due to injuries sustained in the ring, emphasizing the inherent dangers of the sport.

It also explores the lasting impact of these fatalities on boxing, driving crucial regulatory reforms and heightened efforts to enhance fighter safety and protection.

The Fight That Took Ndembo’s Life

Recently, heavyweight boxer Ardi Ndembo, only 27 years old, tragically died after a knockout led to a three-week coma.

The Congolese boxer, who was undefeated with an 8-0 record before the bout, faced Nestor Santana in Miami on April 5, 2024.

During the fight, Ndembo suffered a critical injury that rendered him unconscious, with the need for immediate hospitalization. Subsequently, he was placed in a medically induced coma to manage his injuries but passed away shortly after.

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Boxing Community Mourns Ndembo’s Passing

The boxing community has expressed profound grief and shock over Ndembo’s untimely death.

Viva Promotions, the organization representing Ndembo, released a heartfelt statement via the New York Post: “We at Viva Promotions mourn the loss of Ardi Ndembo, a talented Congolese boxer who tragically passed away after a knockout in a Team Combat League match on April 5. He remained in an induced coma until his untimely death. RIP Ardi Ndembo!”

Additionally, Jeff Mayweather, an uncle of renowned boxer Floyd Mayweather and a member of the Team Combat League, shared his thoughts on the perils of boxing.

In an interview with The Sun, he remarked, “Boxing’s a sport where you grow up watching it and loving it, but there’s so much risk involved. Anyone can lose their life from boxing. When something like this happens, it wakes up the whole entire world. I don’t think boxing’s a bad sport, because you can die in any sport. You drive a race car at 200 mph, if it slides, you’re going to die, too. You can die in any sport, but boxing is a brutal sport.”

Tributes and Support for Ndembo’s Family

In honor of Ndembo, the boxing league observed a poignant 10-bell salute and pledged a matching donation of up to $25,000 to a GoFundMe campaign aimed at supporting his grieving family.

Ndembo leaves behind a wife and two children, and his tragic passing highlights the significant risks of the sport, sparking renewed discussions on the urgent need for enhanced safety protocols and measures to protect fighters.

Remembering Boxers Who Who Lost Their Lives in the Ring

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, the sport of boxing has witnessed the untimely and tragic deaths of many fighters, which have sparked significant changes in regulations to improve the safety of the sport.

Here is a detailed look at some of these fighters, the circumstances of their deaths, and the resulting safety improvements:

Frankie Campbell (August 25, 1930)

Frankie Campbell’s tragic death occurred during a match against Max Baer in San Francisco. In the brutal fight, Campbell suffered a fatal brain injury.

Despite being knocked down and telling his corner “something feels as though it broke in my head,” he continued to fight until he was eventually knocked out. After the fight, he never regained consciousness and died due to severe brain trauma.

This incident led to public outcry and changes in boxing regulations, including improved safety equipment and medical standards for fighters. The referee and both fighters’ management teams were suspended due to their roles in the tragedy.

Davey Moore (March 21, 1963)

Davey Moore died following a fight with Sugar Ramos during which he was knocked down and his neck struck the bottom rope, causing a severe brain injury.

He initially appeared coherent after the fight but later slipped into a coma and died three days after the match.

His death raised significant concerns about the safety of boxing rings, particularly the design of the ropes and corners, leading to changes in their construction to improve safety​.

Kim Duk-koo (November 13, 1982)

Kim Duk-koo’s death occurred after a bout with Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini in Las Vegas.

The intense fight lasted 14 rounds before Mancini delivered a fatal blow. Kim suffered severe brain injuries and died four days later in the hospital.

His death had a profound impact on boxing, leading to the reduction of championship fights from 15 rounds to 12 and the implementation of more stringent medical checks and monitoring during matches.

Jimmy Doyle (June 24, 1947)

Jimmy Doyle lost his life in a fight against Sugar Ray Robinson. Doyle was knocked out in the eighth round, and despite immediate medical attention, he died from brain injuries.

The tragedy highlighted the need for better pre-fight medical examinations and monitoring, which led to more rigorous medical oversight and procedures within the sport to enhance fighter safety.

Benny Kid Paret (March 24, 1962)

Benny Kid Paret died following a televised title bout against Emile Griffith. Paret was knocked into a coma during the fight and died ten days later due to brain injuries.

The incident caused widespread debate and led to significant changes in boxing, including improved medical protocols and stricter regulation enforcement, particularly regarding the medical suspensions and licensing of boxers.​

Remembering the Boxers We Lost

The tragic stories of boxers who lost their lives in the ring underscore the inherent dangers and sacrifices tied to the sport. Their unwavering courage and commitment to boxing serve as both an inspiration and a call to action, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and protective gear. These athletes’ legacies are defined not only by their skill and determination but also by the ongoing ethical debates surrounding the future of combat sports.

As the boxing world – including fans, trainers, and competitors – reflects on their stories, it’s vital to remember these fighters for their passion, dedication, and love of the sport, rather than the tragic circumstances of their deaths.

In the intense heat of a Philippine morning, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier met for the third and final time in a heavyweight title bout that would become one of the most storied events in boxing history. The fight took place at 10:00 a.m. local time on October 1, 1975, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, part of the Metro Manila region in the Philippines. Due to time zone differences, the fight aired in the United States on September 30.

Dubbed the “Thrilla in Manila”, the bout lasted 14 rounds and was ultimately stopped when Frazier’s trainer, Eddie Futch, refused to let his fighter continue. Ali was declared the winner by technical knockout (TKO). Ali later described the experience as “the closest thing to dying” and referred to Joe Frazier as “the greatest fighter of all times, next to me.”

The fight was watched by over 500,000 viewers via pay-per-view, a record at the time. It was the first continuous global satellite signal ever delivered by HBO, which had launched in 1972.

A Rivalry Built on Respect, Betrayal, and Bitterness

Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier’s relationship was complex and deeply personal. Their trilogy began with the “Fight of the Century” on March 8, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, where Frazier defeated Ali by unanimous decision after 15 rounds, scoring a knockdown in the final round.

This came after Ali had been stripped of his boxing license and heavyweight title in 1967 for refusing to be drafted into the Vietnam War. During Ali’s exile, Frazier supported him, including lending him money and advocating for his reinstatement. However, when Ali returned, he began verbally attacking Frazier, calling him, among other things, an “Uncle Tom.”

The animosity escalated since Frazier, who had grown up on a sharecropper’s farm in South Carolina, saw Ali’s attacks not as promotion but as a personal betrayal. Ali, who once referred to Frazier as “ignorant,” “ugly,” “stupid,” and a “gorilla,” directed insults that went beyond the ring. He frequently referred to Frazier by the name “Clay,” which Ali had abandoned upon converting to Islam. Needless to say, this stoked deep anger in Frazier, acting as fuel to defeat Ali.

Their second fight, held in 1974 in New York City, ended in a decision win for Ali, evening the series. Before that bout, the two engaged in a real physical altercation during a television appearance with Howard Cosell, in which they had to be separated by their entourages.

Promoter Don King and the Path to Manila

The final fight of the trilogy was promoted by Don King, who had also orchestrated Ali’s bout with George Foreman in 1974, known as the “Rumble in the Jungle.” King secured millions of dollars from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos to stage the fight in the Philippines. Both Marcos and his wife, Imelda Marcos, were present among the 28,000 people in attendance at the Araneta Coliseum.

HBO bought the broadcast rights, and their satellite signal allowed the match to be seen live around the world.The fight became the first continuous satellite transmission of a live sporting event, marking a critical moment in television and sports media history.

The name “Thrilla in Manila” came from one of Ali’s poetic taunts in the lead-up to the fight: “It’ll be a thrilla, and a killa, and a chilla, when I get that gorilla in Manila.”

In the days before the match, Ali’s personal life made headlines when his wife, Belinda, arrived in Manila and confronted him in his hotel room after discovering reports that he had been seen with a 20-year-old woman named Veronica, whom he was introducing as his wife. Belinda reportedly argued with Ali for 15 minutes before returning to the airport.

The Fight: Fourteen Rounds in Extreme Heat

From the opening bell, Ali fought with aggressive intent, trying to knock Frazier out early. In the first round, he landed big punches and buckled Frazier’s knees twice. However, Frazier’s legendary resilience showed itself again when he began absorbing Ali’s punishment and gaining momentum by round five.

Between rounds six and ten, Frazier controlled the pace by going for Ali’s body alongside plenty of vicious left hooks to the head, forcing Ali to the ropes and causing him visible distress. According to observers, by the end of the tenth round, Ali sat on his stool exhausted, with his head bowed. Some believed he was close to quitting.

Ali’s longtime business manager, Gene Kilroy, who sat ringside, said, “I was thinking to myself, why don’t they just ban boxing now?” The punishment Ali took included hooks that “almost made it look like his head was on a swivel,” according to Ed Schuyler Jr., a retired Associated Press boxing writer.

Despite the beating, Ali rebounded. In rounds twelve through fourteen, he landed clean, heavy right hands, and Frazier’s face became so swollen that he could barely see. Frazier was already visually impaired in his right eye, due to an accident from 10 years earlier. His left eye was now nearly shut.

Before the fifteenth round, Eddie Futch decided to stop the fight. He told his fighter, “Joe, I’m going to stop it.”

Frazier replied, “No, no, Eddie, you can’t do that to me.”

Futch responded, “You couldn’t see in the last two rounds. What makes you think ya gonna see on the fifteenth?”

“I want him, boss,” said Frazier, attempting to stand.

“Sit down, son,” Futch said, placing a hand on Frazier’s shoulder. “It’s all over. No one will forget what you did here today.”

At the same time, Ali asked his corner to cut his gloves off, possibly signaling that he, too, was ready to quit. His cornerman, Wali Muhammad, later said, “cut ’em off,” referring to Ali’s gloves. But Angelo Dundee ignored the request and continued preparing him for the next round. The final round never came.

What Happened After

Frazier crossed the ring briefly to acknowledge Ali, but the two did not shake hands or embrace after the fight. In interviews that followed, both men spoke with a level of admiration. Frazier said he had hit Ali with “punches that’d bring down the walls of a city.”

Ali admitted the punishment he took from Joe was unlike anything he had experienced and called him “a great champion.”

Following the fight, Frazier would fight only two more times, both efforts ineffective. Ali continued to box but suffered lasting effects from the punishment he endured, eventually being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Syndrome.

Frazier remained bitter about the way he was treated by Ali. When he died in 2011, Ali, who by then had advanced symptoms of Parkinson’s, attended the funeral. A wreath was laid at Frazier’s grave by Ali. It read: “To Joe Frazier from Muhammad Ali. Rest in peace, Joe, until we meet again. Next time we’re not going to fight, we’re just going to hug each other.”

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham exited Monday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays after experiencing left hamstring tightness. Grisham scored in the fourth inning on a Jazz Chisholm Jr. home run and left the game in the fifth inning.

According to Bryan Hoch, Grisham went through a pregame workout the following evening, and manager Aaron Boone confirmed he would not be placed on the 10-day injured list.

Grisham joined the Yankees in 2023 as part of the trade that brought Juan Soto to New York from the San Diego Padres. In the 2025 season, Grisham played 72 games with a .246 batting average, .348 on-base percentage, and .467 slugging percentage. He has hit 15 home runs, which is two shy of his career-high of 17.

Grisham did not appear in the lineup on Tuesday. Cody Bellinger started in center field, and the Yankees added Bryan De La Cruz to the taxi squad from Allentown, Pennsylvania, in case an extra outfielder was needed. De La Cruz greeted former teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the clubhouse with a brief hug and conversation, according to reports from Rogers Centre.

Austin Wells Returns to Lineup Following Finger Injury

Austin Wells, the Yankees’ catcher, missed four straight starts after suffering arterial damage in his left index finger. The injury was attributed to receiving numerous hard pitches, and tests confirmed there were no blood clots.

Wells underwent extensive evaluation, including testing involving arterial access in the groin, according to reporting from Pinstripe Alley. He resumed baseball activity and was back in the Yankees’ starting lineup on Thursday, July 3, for the series finale in Toronto, catching Clarke Schmidt and batting eighth.

Wells had appeared as a pinch-runner in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s game prior to his return. He had last started four games earlier. In the 14 games prior to his injury, Wells posted a .159 batting average, .191 OBP, and .205 slugging percentage.

Manager Aaron Boone stated that Wells’ catching and hitting were not impacted by the finger issue and the team placed additional padding inside his glove to protect the area.

Jasson Dominguez Gets Extended Playing Time

Jasson Dominguez, a 22-year-old switch-hitting outfielder, continues to receive more playing time amid Grisham’s absence. Before the injury, Dominguez had difficulty securing a regular spot in the lineup due to competition from Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Bellinger, Ben Rice, and Grisham.

Dominguez currently holds a 108 wRC+ in the 2025 season, with an OPS of .941 over the last 7 days and .845 over the last 15, according to Rotowire. In the July 1 game against Toronto, he went 1-for-5 with three RBIs, which was his most productive offensive performance in over 26 games. Dominguez has not hit a home run in his last 31 games.

Betting Odds Adjust in Response to Lineup Changes

Leading sportsbooks adjusted their betting lines prior to the Yankees-Blue Jays series. At BetMGM, the Yankees opened as –167 favorites for Monday’s game. After Grisham’s removal from the lineup, the line shifted to –149, while Toronto’s odds moved from +140 to +125, according to Sports Betting Dime. Despite the shift, over 80% of betting tickets were still on the Yankees.

The total run line was set at 8.0, with the under slightly favored at –115. Entering the game, the Yankees had gone 31–49–4 on unders for the season.

In futures markets, the Yankees are listed at +700 to win the 2025 World Series and +310 to +320 to win the AL Pennant, per DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM.

Jasson Dominguez’s odds to win American League Rookie of the Year are currently +4000 on FanDuel, based on posted betting lines. These odds reflect his eligibility and recent increase in playing time, not a leading position in the race.

Aaron Judge, meanwhile, holds –8000 odds to win AL MVP at FanDuel. As of late May, Judge was batting .395 with a .488 OBP, .746 slugging, 18 home runs, and 47 RBIs.

The New York Rangers made their first selection of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday, June 28, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. With the 43rd overall pick, the team drafted left winger Malcolm Spence from the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League.

Spence had been projected as a possible late first-round pick but was not selected in the opening round on Friday. Following his selection, he expressed confidence in his abilities and acknowledged the expectations surrounding his draft position. He adjusted his mindset after not being selected on Day 1 and focused on the opportunity ahead.

As the first player chosen by the Rangers in this year’s draft, Spence viewed the selection as a meaningful opportunity, particularly with family ties in New York. He expressed enthusiasm about joining the organization and appreciation for the team’s confidence in him.

He was expected to fly to New York on the same day as his selection to participate in the team’s development camp, which was scheduled to begin on Tuesday.

Spence Reunites with Teammate Carey Terrance After Kreider Trade

Malcolm Spence will join former Erie Otters teammate Carey Terrance in the Rangers organization. Terrance was acquired by New York from the Anaheim Ducks on June 12 as part of the trade that sent veteran forward Chris Kreider to Anaheim. The trade also included the teams exchanging middle-round draft picks.

Terrance served as Erie’s team captain during the 2024–25 season, and Spence was an alternate captain. Spence said that Terrance “usually spends time at my house during the summer and will come down and hang out.” He also said, “Carey’s one of my closest friends,” and described the opportunity to join him in the same NHL organization as “a pretty cool feeling.”

Spence added, “Just like I did the past three years, it’s pretty remarkable. Really excited to see him.”

Scoring Record and Gold Medal Highlight Spence’s Resume

During the 2024–25 season, Spence played in 65 games with the Erie Otters. He scored 32 goals and recorded 41 assists, totaling 73 points. He finished the season with a plus-10 rating.

He represented Canada at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he scored the game-winning goal in overtime with seven seconds remaining in the gold medal game against Czechia. He also played for Team Canada at the 2024 IIHF U-18 World Championships.

Spence described his playing style as “a fast, physical player that plays with a lot of pace and has high-end skill.” He added, “I’m going to be a guy who plays in all situations and going to be a guy that’s called upon by his teammates for whatever they need. I’ve been a leader my whole life, and I’m going to continue to do that.”

Commitment to Michigan and Physical Preparation for Pro Level

Spence is committed to playing for the University of Michigan beginning in the 2025–26 season. He referred to Michigan as “the best program in college hockey.”

Reports from multiple media outlets stated that Spence lost 10 to 15 pounds during the 2024–25 season due to an infection resulting from a cut on his tongue. Spence acknowledged that he is not physically ready for the NHL level yet, saying, “I know that to play in the NHL, you’ve got to be physically ready. There are some parts of my game, maybe skill-wise, that might be ready. But I know physically, I’m not.”

He said the move to Michigan would give him more development time. “However long it takes for me to jump in and be an impact player, that’s what I want to do. I don’t really have a timeline on it. I’m not going to rush things.”

Rangers Make Eight Total Picks, Focus on Defensive Depth

The Rangers made eight total selections on Day 2 of the draft, including five defensemen, two wingers, and one center. Rangers Director of Player Personnel and Amateur Scouting John Lilley said the team did not enter the draft with a goal of targeting defensemen but based their choices on who was available at the time. “It’s certainly not an area that you could ever have enough of,” Lilley said.

Following the selection of Spence, the Rangers used the 70th overall pick to draft defenseman Sean Barnhill from the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League. Barnhill is committed to Northeastern University. At 89th overall, they selected Russian defenseman Artyom Gonchar, the nephew of former NHL player Sergei Gonchar.

At 111th overall, New York picked Mikkel Eriksen, a center from the Swedish Junior League. Eriksen recorded 43 points in 40 games for Färjestad BK during the 2024–25 season.

With the 139th pick, the Rangers selected Zeb Lindgren, a left-handed defenseman. He is not related to former Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren. Skating is cited as Lindgren’s strongest skill.

In the sixth round, New York picked right winger Samuel Jung at 166th overall and defenseman Evan Passmore at 171. The Rangers made their final selection at 203rd overall, drafting Swedish defenseman Felix Färhammar.

Lilley said the team had prepared thoroughly for the draft. “We have a process in place. We prepare as if we’re going to pick No. 1, because you never know what can happen on draft day,” he said. “Whether we’re picking No. 1, 15 or 43 — be prepared. I think we were prepared for picks we had in every round.”

While prospects do not immediately affect NHL betting markets, the Rangers’ selection of Spence, along with other offseason moves including the Gavrikov signing and Miller trade, have drawn attention from oddsmakers. As of draft weekend, the Rangers were listed at 29-to-1 odds to win the 2025–26 Stanley Cup.

Rangers, Islanders Select Otters in 2025 Draft

Malcolm Spence became the second player from the Erie Otters to be selected by a New York NHL franchise in the 2025 draft. On June 27, the New York Islanders used the first overall pick to select Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer. Schaefer and Spence were teammates in Erie for two seasons.

Erie Otters General Manager Dave Brown issued a statement following Spence’s selection: “The Otters are very proud of Malcolm and his accomplishment of being selected. Malcolm is proof hard work and determination are a recipe for achieving your personal goals. We’re excited to watch Malcolm work toward becoming yet another member of a large group of alumni who leave their mark on the National Hockey League.”

With Carey Terrance already in the Rangers’ system, three members of the 2024–25 Erie Otters roster are now part of NHL organizations based in New York.

Luis Severino, a 31-year-old right-hander who spent the 2024 MLB season with the New York Mets, has found himself at the center of trade rumors during his first season with the Oakland Athletics. On June 24, ESPN MLB insiders Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel reported that the Mets are considered one of the top trade fits for Severino if the Athletics decide to deal him before the July 31 trade deadline.

In their report, Passan and McDaniel wrote that Severino “tunnels his fastball/sinker/sweeper combo well to limit damage,” but because he has a “middling strikeout rate,” his upside is seen as that of a No. 3 or No. 4 starter. The insiders also stated that “teams are intrigued by his road numbers, which are exceptional,” citing a 0.93 ERA in 38.2 innings over six starts without allowing a home run. However, they say that his contract, two more years at $47 million, has not generated the same level of interest.

Source of Decline and Frustration

After signing a three-year, $67 million free agent deal with Oakland, Severino began the 2025 season as a core piece of the A’s rotation. His results have been starkly split depending on where he pitches. Severino currently has a 6.79 ERA in 10 home games at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, compared to a 2.27 ERA in seven road starts.

In a June 27 article by Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, Severino was quoted expressing dissatisfaction with the A’s home environment. “It feels like a spring training kind of game every time I pitch, and every time other guys pitch. It’s the same mentality we have, to go out there and try to do our best. But it’s not been great for us,” he said.

 “I knew it was a young team, but I wasn’t expecting the field to play like it has. I want to do better there. I just have to figure out how to pitch better at home,” Severino added.

The Athletics are using the Triple-A stadium in Sacramento temporarily during the 2025 season. Severino, who had a strong season with the Mets in 2024, has now been mentioned by The New York Post’s Jon Heyman as a trade candidate due to his uneven performance in Oakland.

Mets a Logical Landing Spot as Rotation Thins

Severino is not known to have requested a trade. When asked on June 29 whether he would be open to a move before the trade deadline, Severino said he was not thinking about that and was simply trying to concentrate on doing his job and getting better.

At that point in the season, the Mets were dealing with significant rotation issues, including the loss of Griffin Canning to a season-ending injury. This has led to growing speculation that New York could consider bringing Severino back.

Severino acknowledged he was aware of the rumors but explained he had not heard of any teams actively pursuing him. He said it was not hard for him to focus in Oakland because his priority remained to do his job. If a trade happened, he said he would be ready, and staying healthy was his main concern.

Reflecting on his time with the Mets, Severino said they were great to him during his 2024 season and that if a trade were to happen, he definitely would not say no. That said, he added that any decision would ultimately depend on what the Athletics needed.

He also shared that he had told his agent he was willing to stay in New York on a two-year, $40 million deal, but the Mets instead chose to offer a similar contract to Frankie Montas, who signed for two years and $34 million.

Market Doubts Over Severino’s Consistency

On April 13, 2025, Severino started for the A’s against the Mets at Sutter Health Park. According to RealGM and BetMGM betting lines, the Mets were favored at around –140, with the Athletics listed as underdogs between +118 and +126. That day, Severino had a 0–2 record with a 4.74 ERA, while Mets pitcher Kodai Senga carried a 1.80 ERA into the game.

FanDuel had similar odds, listing New York at –142 and Oakland at +120. The run total was set around 9. These odds reflected limited confidence in Severino’s early-season form.

A July 2 betting preview from Sports Illustrated showed continued skepticism toward the A’s, listing them among the league’s biggest underdogs. The Athletics had gone 14–32 in their last 46 games and were near the bottom of MLB rankings in both team ERA and bullpen ERA.

Return to Yankee Stadium Brings Disappointment

On June 30, Severino pitched at Yankee Stadium for the first time since September 8, 2023. In the Athletics’ 12–5 loss to the Yankees, Severino allowed seven runs (six earned) in 3.2 innings. He was removed from the game after giving up a two-run homer to Aaron Judge and hitting Ben Rice with a pitch. It was the fourth time this season he allowed seven runs in a game.

In that outing, Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a solo home run in the second inning, then delivered a bases-clearing triple in the third and scored on a wild pitch.  After the game, Severino said, “This is not me. This is not close to being me with the numbers that I have.”

He also acknowledged possible pitch tipping, saying,  “I saw some little things. Not 100%. Most of the tipping is not at 100%. It’s like 70 to 80%. I’m just working on my glove positioning. I feel like today was better. Today, it was just the third inning [that hurt me].”

A Season of Struggles With Unfinished Business

Through 18 starts in 2025, Severino holds a 2–9 record with a 5.18 ERA. He leads the American League in losses, hits allowed, and earned runs. Still, he told reporters he feels healthy and his desire to improve,  “I feel pretty good. I feel healthy. I just need to get in a good stretch.”

Manager Mark Kotsay commented after Severino’s June 30 start,  “Executing pitches and commanding the baseball, we haven’t done that today at all.”

Despite poor results at home, Severino has logged 100⅔ innings so far this year after throwing 182 innings for the Mets in 2024, plus 16⅔ more in the postseason.