Author: Former Writer

Bartolo Colon Has Struggled As Of Late

The New York Mets 43-year old All-Star, Bartolo Colon has struggled as of late. The Cubs got to Colon often and early in Wednesday’s 6-2 loss. Colon lasted just 4.1 innings, his shortest non-injury related start of the season. He allowed all six runs on eight hits while walking two and striking out one. It was the second time in three starts he has allowed six runs. “I think mentally I...

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Matt Harvey Shares Hospital Recovery Photo After Surgery

Matt Harvey’s season may have officially come to an end on Monday after he underwent surgery to relieve his thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms, but the former Mets ace’s social media profiles knows no offseason. After the procedure, Harvey posted the following picture on his Twitter account, with the caption: “Watching the game from my hospital bed.  One less rib, but the road...

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Mets Should Focus On Relievers Not Starters In Trade Deadline Deals

With names like Andrew Cashner, Rich Hill, Jon Niese, Jeremy Hellickson and Michael Pineda circulating as potential trade bait on or before the trade deadline, the Mets would be best served by bolstering their bullpen rather than seeking a starting pitcher to replace innings lost due to Matt Harvey’s season-ending surgery. The current Bartolo Colon, Logan Verrett, Jacob deGrom, Stephen Matz and...

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Jeurys Familia Navigates Through The Impossible

Based loaded, no outs. That was the start of the bottom of the ninth for the New York Mets as they attempted to close out a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. Somehow, Jeurys Familia was able to walk the tightrope yet again and complete his 33rd save of the season. This may seem like deja vu of sorts as Familia did this exact act against the Cubs in their previous series. He would start his inning...

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Rene Rivera Comes Through In The Clutch In Multiple Ways

  Rene Rivera had an eventful game Tuesday during the Mets thrilling 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. From helping Noah Syndergaard get through 5.2 innings of work, to a costly throwing error that put the Cubs on the board early. He followed with a clutch go-ahead single and ended by helping Jeurys Familia navigate through what seemed the impossible. Rivera seemed to be at the center of every...

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