Author: John Flanigan

Mets Should Look To Extend Chris Bassitt

So far in his brief time as a New York Met right-hander, Chris Bassitt has been extremely impressive. He continued his strong start to the season recording his fourth win in Sunday’s 6-1 victory over the Phillies. Bassitt was pulled after allowing a double and walk with two outs in the sixth but finished the afternoon having given up just one run on four hits while striking out four and walking...

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Players of the Month: McNeil, Megill Shine in April

Buck Showalter’s New York Mets came out of the gate flying this season. Over the first month, they have played some tremendous team baseball and sit atop the National League East with a 15-7 record. A month has already flew by this season and so much has already happened with the team. It appears this has the making of an extremely fun season at Citi Field. For this reason, everyone should...

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Morning Briefing: Max Scherzer Starts Series Finale With Phils

Good morning Mets fans and happy Sunday! The boys dropped a tough one on Saturday night as the Phillies’ offense finally struck against the bullpen. Tajiuan Walker tossed five excellent innings of shutout ball in his return from the injured list. Mets’ starting pitchers now have a 2.44 ERA through 22 games. However, homers from Kyle Schwarber and Rhys Hoskins carried the Phillies to...

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Taijuan Walker Strikes Out Seven In Rehab Start

Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports It looks like New York Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker (right shoulder bursitis) is ready to take another step towards his return to the big league rotation. Walker made a rehab start in a scrimmage against Mets minor leaguers at extended spring training on Wednesday afternoon. It was expected that Walker will throw three innings or about 40 to 50 pitches. Walker...

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Mets Activate Brandon Nimmo From COVID-19 Injured List

Prior to game one of Tuesday’s doubleheader with the San Francisco Giants, the New York Mets announced that they have officially activated center fielder Brandon Nimmo from the COVID-19 injured list. Both Nimmo and Mark Canha have been on the shelf since testing positive for COVID prior to Friday afternoon’s home opener. Mets manager Buck Showalter indicated pregame Tuesday that it was possible...

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