Month: May 2016

MMO Game Thread: White Sox vs Mets, 7:10 PM

Tuesday, May 31, 2016 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, N.Y. RHP Mat Latos (6-1, 4.06) vs. LHP Steven Matz (7-1, 2.36) SNY • WOR 710 AM • ESPN 1050 AM Is that you, 2015? Are you back? Yesterday the Mets beat the White Sox 1-0 thanks to the first strong Matt Harvey start of the season. The world is a beautiful place again. See you next Harvey Day. Steven Matz has allowed two runs or fewer in...

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Wright Gets Injection In Neck, Will Miss Two More Games, Avoids DL For Now

David Wright received an injection in his neck on Tuesday from team doctors. Terry Collins said in a televised press conference. The shot needs 48 hours to take effect, and Wright will remain unavailable for the next two games, but it looks like he’ll avoid the disabled list for now. Wright has a herniated disk in his neck and is also dealing with right shoulder discomfort. Looks like this...

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Mets Activate James Loney, Demote Eric Campbell To Triple-A

Eric Campbell has been demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas so that the Mets could open up a roster spot for newly acquired James Loney. To make room on the 40 man roster, the Mets designated RHP Jeff Walters for assignment. Loney, 32, was batting .342 with a .373 OBP and .424 slugging in 43 games with the Padres’ Triple-A affiliate. He had nine doubles, two homers and 28 RBIs in 158 at-bats. A...

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With D’Arnaud Nearing Return, Rivera Should Get Nod Over Plawecki As Backup

Adam Rubin of ESPN reports that Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud is nearing his first game action since April 25.  He has been on the disabled list with a right rotator cuff strain, and could finally begin a rehab assignment this weekend, putting him in line for a return next week. Yesterday, Matt Harvey may have turned his whole season around. His velocity, command, and swagger were back....

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MMO Players Of The Week: A Switch-Hitter and A Southpaw

As we head into the warmer months on the schedule, the New York Mets are looking to heat up themselves, trying to navigate through some injuries and under-performing players. The bats have remained inconsistent from game-to-game, relying heavily on the long ball still, while Manager Terry Collins tries to get some of his veteran bats going. Choosing an offensive Player of the Week was a bit...

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