Author: Former Writer

Talkin’ Mets: Collins’ Rant, DeGrom & Matz Step Up, Cyclones Prospects Review

The Mets responded to Terry Collins Thursday afternoon rant by taking 2 of 3 from the San Diego Padres. Jacob deGrom continues to pitch like an All-Star and rookie left-hander Steven Matz nearly made history on Sunday, but does it matter? I talk about Collins’ rant and how he is the reason, to take a quote from it, for the Mets inability to grind out at-bats and play through the challenges...

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Matz Takes No-Hit Bid Into Eighth As Mets Defeat Padres 5-1

The New York Mets (59-58) defeated the San Diego Padres (50-67) by a score of 5-1 at Citi Field Sunday afternoon. That’s two in a row for those of who are not paying attention! Pitching: Steven Matz was on the hill for the Mets today and he was absolutely fantastic!   Matz took a no-hitter into the 8th inning!  With one out in the eighth, Alexei Ramirez smacked a seeing eye flare over the...

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Jose Reyes Activated, Playing Shortstop

Update – 8/13  The Mets have activated Jose Reyes from the 15-day disabled list today, he is leading off and playing shortstop in his first game back. Reyes went 2 for 6 with two walks and two stolen bases during his two game rehab stint with the Brooklyn Cyclones. Matt Reynolds was sent back down to the Las Vegas 51s along with right-handed pitcher Logan Verrett. The Mets have also called...

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Are You Counting On Wright Returning In 2017?

With the 2016 season entering the home stretch, the New York Mets are still in contention for a playoff spot. Not because of anything the offense is doing, but as Ken Davidoff of the New York Post put it, the rest of the NL is playing down to their level. Much has been made about the Mets’ inability to string together back to back wins for well over a month now. But during this period of...

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The Mets Fall Below .500… But There Were Some Positives

A day after a tirade by Terry Collins going off on his players, the Mets showed some fight the following night even if it was in a losing cause. However, maybe it wasn’t the best idea to blast his team with fifth starter Logan Verrett on the mound the next day. The Mets found themselves down 5-0 to the San Diego Padres before they could even step into the batters box. And as the Padres...

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