With a divisional opponent like the Nationals coming to town for a four-game showdown, the Mets have an opportunity to really silence those early season fluke theorists and all-around doubters. Starting with reigning rookie of the year Jacob deGrom going up against Stephen Strasburg, the Mets will look to take advantage of Citi Field’s extensive confines and keep bats like Bryce Harper,...
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It was light on the Minor League schedule with both Las Vegas and Savannah having off days but that didn’t keep the Mets from getting a serious injury scare. I was the at the game and what seemed like a harmless double to left center field before it resulted in Brandon Nimmo leaving the field with the help of trainers. He was in visible pain and walking gingerly which they are saying...
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Jenn 23 asks… This is basically the same team as last year minus Zack Wheeler and Josh Edgin. How did they get so good? Or is this just a dream? Thanks for all you do and Let’s Go Mets! Rob replies… Hey, Jenn! Thanks for the question. One major thing that differentiates this year’s team from last year’s team is a healthy Matt Harvey. When you have a guy of that...
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During the winter, Bartolo Colon was the subject of many trade rumors. However, the veteran right hander has been so impressive this season that the team no longer intends to deal him. (Andy Martino) “Our thinking has changed a lot,” one team insider said. Colon is tied for the team lead in wins with four, and he owns a solid 3.31 ERA. He has also struck out 25 batters while walking just two in...
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Giancarlo Stanton had another field day against the Mets on Wednesday as the Marlins beat the Mets by a score of 7-3. In addition to a pair of spectacular catches in right field robbing the Mets of two potential extra-base hits, Stanton had two more hits including a two-run home run and three runs driven in. It led to some heated debate on our game thread and also on Twitter with many fans...
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