Author: Anthony Caraturo

Game Thread: MLB Division Series Saturday

The MLB Division Series rolls into Saturday with four games on deck; The Philadelphia Phillies are up 2-1 over the Atlanta Braves, the Houston Astros are up 2-0 over the Seattle Mariners, the New York Yankees find themselves in a 1-1 tie with the Cleveland Guardians, and the San Diego Padres are currently up 2-1 over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 2:07 P.M....

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Megill Continues Struggles in Bullpen

Friday night did not get any better for New York Mets reliever Tylor Megill against the Atlanta Braves. Jacob deGrom was out after six innings due to a finger blister, and it was Megill that Mets manager Buck Showalter summoned from the bullpen to keep the game within reach. Last night marked Megill’s fifth appearance since returning from a right shoulder strain that kept him out for all...

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Escobar Continues September Surge with Grand Slam Against A’s

The most significant blow and dagger delivered to last night’s 9-2 New York Mets victory over the Oakland Athletics came in the form of a grand slam from none other than Eduardo Escobar. In the top of the fifth inning, the Mets loaded the bases. With Francisco Lindor and Darin Ruf failing to drive in any of the baserunners, Escobar stepped up with a chance to add to his scorching...

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Givens to IL; Nogosek Reinstated from IL, Injury Updates

On Saturday, the New York Mets placed reliever Mychal Givens on the 15-day injured list. The club also reinstated reliever Stephen Nogosek from the 15-day injured list. Nogosek will be on the roster for tonight’s game. Givens has pitched to a 5.03 ERA since arriving in Queens. However, in his last 15 games, Givens is pitching to a 2.65 ERA in 17 innings while striking out 20 and walking...

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Starling Marte Heading to IL

Starling Marte has been placed on the injured list ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the Miami Marlins, the team announced. The 33-year-old outfielder left Tuesday night’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates after being plunked on the right middle finger from Pirates starter Mitch Keller. Marte, already trying to manage a nagging lower-body injury, will have to deal with yet another...

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