Month: March 2017

Spring Recap: Mets With 5-4 Walk-Off Win Over 51s

The New York Mets played their final game of the 2017 at First Data Field against their Triple-A affiliate, the Las Vegas 51s. The Mets scored a run in the bottom of the ninth for the walk-off 5-4 victory over the 51s. Pitching  Jacob deGrom made his final tuneup for his April 5 start against the Atlanta Braves. He pitched three innings allowing one run on two hits (Jay Bruce solo homer) and...

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Steven Matz Shutdown For Three Weeks, MRI Negative

Terry Collins told reports today that the results of the MRI on Steven Matz’s left elbow came back negative. However, Matz did have a PRP injection and will be shutdown for three weeks. He will open the season on the disabled list. Zack Wheeler and Robert Gsellman will round out the New York Mets rotation that also includes Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom and Matt Harvey. Both Seth Lugo and...

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Michael Conforto and Ty Kelly Make Mets Opening Day Roster

Outfielder Michael Conforto and utility guy Ty Kelly have made the New York Mets Opening Day roster Sandy Alderson announced earlier today. Conforto and Kelly join the Mets bench that is also expected to include catcher Rene Rivera, infielder Wilmer Flores and infielder T.J. Rivera. An oblique injury will put Juan Lagares on the disabled list to begin the season and paved the way for Conforto to...

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Zack Wheeler Makes Mets Rotation, Will Start 4th Game

Right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler has made the New York Mets rotation to begin the season. He will start the fourth game of the season against the Miami Marlins on April 7. Wheeler has pitched 12.1 innings and struck out seven this spring. He has a 5.11 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP in that span. However, in his last spring outing Wheeler hit 97 MPH with his fastball in his last outing and showed off an...

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MMO Game Thread: 51s vs Mets, 11:00 AM

The New York Mets will play their final game of 2017 at First Data Field against their Triple-A affiliate, the Las Vegas 51s. Jacob deGrom will be on the mound for his fifth and final start this spring. He has a 2.93 ERA and 0.91 WHIP with 17 strikeouts and only two walks in 15.1 spring innings. Right-handed pitching prospect Harol Gonzalez is getting the start for the Mets opposing deGrom on...

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