Author: Joe D

Zack Wheeler Has Torn UCL, Tommy John Surgery Looming

The Mets just announced that Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will likely need season-ending Tommy John surgery. Wheeler will travel to New York City today to confirm the diagnosis and discuss his next steps with team orthopedist Dr. David Altchek, but Tommy John surgery is the standard treatment for a torn UCL. This is a devastating...

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MMO Game Recap: Rays 8, Mets 4

The New York Mets lost to Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 8-4 on Sunday in Port Charlotte. Pitching Bartolo Colon (10.29 ERA) started for the Mets and was roughed up for five runs on seven hits and a walk in two innings of work while striking out three. Hansel Robles allowed a run in the fourth inning and Matthew Bowman allowed a pair of solo home runs in the seventh inning. Chase Bradford, Jon...

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MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Rays, 1:05 PM

The New York Mets travel to Port Charlotte on Sunday to play the Tampa Bay Rays at 1:05 PM. The game will not be televised, but will be broadcast on WOR radio. Bartolo Colon will get the start for the Mets and will be opposed by right-hander Matt Andriese for the Rays. NEW YORK METS Daniel Murphy 2B Wilmer Flores SS Lucas Duda 1B Travis d’Arnaud C Kirk Nieuwenhuis RF Alex Castellanos LF...

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Josh Edgin Will Have Tommy John Surgery

Josh Edgin will undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York,  the team announced. Edgin chose surgery over rest and rehab and will miss all of the 2015 season. “It was the best decision for my future and my family. The Mets stood behind me 100 percent,” Edgin said in a statement. “I’m disappointed, because we have a heck of a team. My...

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MMO Game Recap: Mets 13, Nationals 4

The New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals by a score of 13-4 on Saturday afternoon in Port St. Lucie. The Mets have scored 37 runs over their last three games. Pitching Tyler Pill started and tossed 2.1 scoreless innings allowing just a hit and a walk. Jeurys Familia, Jenrry Mejia, Akeel Morris and Scott Rice followed with 3.2 scoreless innings of relief. The Nationals finally got on...

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