Author: Former Writer

Jerry Blevins Has Been Amazin’ In 2016

Jerry Blevins has been everything the New York Mets could have asked for this season as the lefty specialist delivered another rock solid performance on Friday night, The 32 year-old reliever has been one of several reliable arms in what’s been a strong bullpen for the Mets in 2016. On the year, Blevins has posted great numbers, pitching to a 2.19 ERA with a WHIP of 0.97 in 40 appearances....

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Topps Now Commemorates Yoenis Cespedes’ All Star Selection

YOENIS CESPEDES – 2016 TOPPS NOW CARD 234 AVAILABLE UNTIL 1:30 PM ON 7/10/16 Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was selected to start in the 2016 MLB All Star Game in San Diego. It is his second career All Star Selection. The MLB All Star position players are selected by a fan balloting process. The Cuban born center fielder garnered the second most votes among outfielders. Cespedes’...

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Mets Suffer Heavy Losses In 3-1 Defeat To Nats

The New York Mets (47-38) were defeated by the Washington Nationals (52-36) by a score of 3-1 at Citi Field Friday evening. The Mets now fall to 4 games back of the Nationals for the division lead. Pitching: Noah Syndergaard was on the hill tonight and he was a little shaky.  After the game was delayed due to rain, Syndergaard seemed to uncharacteristically struggle with his control at times. ...

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Matt Harvey to Undergo Season Ending Surgery

In an expected move, Matt Harvey has opted for surgery to remedy his Thoracic Outlet Syndrome symptoms, agent Scott Boras tells ESPN. The procedure will be performed in St. Louis by TOS specialist Robert Thompson, who also operated on former Met Dillon Gee to remove a blood clot in his shoulder. “The doctors clearly recommended that he have this done, mainly so that he can be ready for...

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Risk vs. Reward: Why Terry Should Sit Thor in All Star Game

Since the unveiling of the MLB All Star Game Rosters Tuesday night, there has been much discussion, as there is every year, regarding which pitcher should start the game for the National League.  There are a few story lines that make that choice interesting and worth weighing in on. From a Mets perspective, I am actually hopeful to not see our guy even take the field. Terry Collins will have the...

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