The Mets announced that pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has been placed on the DL with inflammation in his right elbow. Terry Collins said he will not throw for 7-10 days to let the inflammation subside. There has been no talk about surgery or any structural damage, for now, but he will be examined again after inflammation diminishes. “I’m sure it’s just from all the innings,” Collins said. “Like we...
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BROOKLYN, N.Y. – It was Italian Heritage Night Friday at MCU Park in Coney Island, so that was the perfect setting for a big night from Mets first-round draft pick Michael Conforto. The 21-year-old Oregon State University product finished 2-for-4 with an RBI double, and he added a stellar defensive play in foul territory and an outfield assist – his second in two nights. However, Conforto’s...
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Last Night’s Quick Scores Las Vegas wins big behind four home runs to defeat Salt Lake, 11-6. Binghamton bounces back and defeats Trenton, 6-1. St. Lucie scheduled to play doubleheader against Daytona, both games postponed due to rain. Savannah drops rubber game to Augusta, 5-2. Brooklyn loses to Vermont, 5-2. Kingsport loses two to Burlington; scheduled game, 3-2 and make-up game 7-2. Prospect...
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Bang… Bang… Boom!!! The Mets delighted fans on Friday night, with a thrilling come from behind win to even up the series against the Brewers. Yovani Gallardo had the Mets searching for answers all night until the ninth when Brewers brought in K-Rod. Murphy led the inning off with a double and later came in to score on a Wright single to left. Murphy ended the night going 3-4....
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Despite reports that the Mets are not actively shopping Daniel Murphy, ESPN’s Jayson Stark said in a chat today, that the Mets second baseman is available if teams were willing to pay a high price. “They’d definitely move him,” he writes. “But they want quality back. Sandy Alderson does a really good job of making these types of moves. And there are enough teams...
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