Bob Klapisch of The Record spoke to a source familiar with the negotiations between the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers and was told that a deal that would send Jonathan Lucroy to the Mets is “not happening.” On Sunday, the Daily News reported that the Brewers rejected a straight-up Travis d’Arnaud for Jonathan Lucroy trade offer from the Mets. Original Report – July...
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The crosstown Yankees have fired the opening salvo of trade season, sending Aroldis Chapman to the Cubs, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports reported first on Monday. The package going to the Yankees consists of top shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres, 21 year old outfielder Billy McKinney, swing man Adam Warren, and a player to be named later. Torres is the clear centerpiece of the deal. At just 19 years...
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3 Up 1. Matz Back on Track The series finale down in Miami was certainly one the Mets needed to have. Terry Collins said before the series began, that the Mets needed to take two of three. In order for them to do so, Steven Matz was going to need to give them a solid outing. He did just that by earning his first win in almost two months. Matz went six strong innings while allowing no runs on...
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Reno 7, Las Vegas (51-49) 4 Box Score Dilson Herrera 2B; 1 for 4, R, BB, .278 Brandon Nimmo CF; 3 for 4, 2 R, HR (7th), RBI, .338 Gavin Cecchini SS; 2 for 4, 2B, RBI, .319 Kevin Plawecki C: 2 for 4, 2B, .307 Brandon Nimmo has been on a absolute tear since returning from a brief major league stint. He has produced four multi-hit games since his return on 7/18 and is batting .419 in his...
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Steven Matz had not won a game since May 25th of this season. He had looked like a shell of his former self as he struggles to pitch through a bone spur that will require surgery at season’s end. Matz though regained his form Sunday as the Mets defeated the Marlins by a score of 3-0. The 25-year-old Matz pitched to six scoreless innings. He allowed just four hits while walking two and...
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