Ezra Lombardi - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Covering the New York Mets On SI. NFL and NBA for The Lead Sports Media. Formerly Sports and Opinion for the Hamilton College Spectator. Hamilton College Class of 2024.

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Total articles 46

• Insider ranks New York Mets as top five front office

  By Ezra Lombardi Verified| Sports Illustrated Verified This off-season, the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to the largest contract in professional sports history. Owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns outmaneuvered other big market teams like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers to ink the super star right fielder. This monumental signing, alongside other moves, prompted insider Jon Heyman to rank the Mets' front office as the fourth-best in baseball in an segment for MLB Network.

  By Ezra Lombardi Verified · Sports Illustrated

  Apr. 17, 2025

• Mets' Francisco Alvarez homers, hit in injured hand during rehab game

  By Ezra Lombardi Verified| Sports Illustrated Verified In a rehab game for the New York Mets' Double-A affiliate, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, catcher Francisco Alvarez had his best offensive showing yet but exited after a concerning moment. After launching a solo home run in his second at-bat, the 23-year-old was hit by a pitch in the same hand he had surgery on to repair a hamate fracture just a few weeks ago. Francisco Alvarez was hit by a pitch on his left hand (the same hand he suffered his hamate fracture) by Eiberson Castellano.

  By Ezra Lombardi Verified · Sports Illustrated

  Apr. 16, 2025

• Mets manager Carlos Mendoza hits career milestone

  By Ezra Lombardi Verified| Yardbarker Verified The Mets brought Mendoza aboard in November 2023 to turn the team around after a disappointing season. Just one year removed from a 101-61 finish and former manager Buck Showalter winning NL Manager of the Year, New York became just the fourth team in MLB history to suffer a losing season one year after winning 100+ games and Showalter was fired.

  By Ezra Lombardi Verified · Yardbarker

  Apr. 15, 2025

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Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated, founded on August 16, 1954, by Henry Luce, is a prominent sports magazine known for its in-depth coverage of a wide range of sports. Initially launched as a weekly publication, it gained popularity under managing editor Andre Laguerre, who emphasized premier sporting events. The magazine has a rich history of high-quality journalism and photography, featuring contributions from notable writers and cultural figures. Sports Illustrated offers both print and digital versions of its magazine, delivering comprehensive sports news, analysis, and features. It is well-known for its annual Swimsuit Issue and other special editions that highlight specific sports or events. The magazine's online platform provides real-time sports news, articles, videos, and podcasts, catering to a diverse audience of sports enthusiasts.