Author: Logan Barer

Matz Bounces Back With Dominant Start Against Phillies

The last time Steven Matz pitched against the Phillies, eight batters stepped in to the batters’ box against him — All eight of those batters scored. One start later, Matz was looking to not only right the ship, but help the Mets beat the division rival Phillies. All in all, Matz went six innings, allowing one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out six. He ended up...

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Ed Kranepool Finds Kidney Match, Transplant Scheduled

The search is over! Former Met Ed Kranepool, after publicly searching for a kidney match for more than two years, has finally found one. “I’m nervous, but also ecstatic,’’ Kranepool told Newsday. “It’s very exhilarating, no question about it. It’s life-saving, but I am nervous. It’s a three-and-a-half-hour operation, even though the doctor doesn’t see it as a problem. Nothing...

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Diagnosing Syndergaard’s Counter-Productive Adjustments

Noah Syndergaard watched Jacob deGrom put up stellar numbers for all of last season, and as any one should, he said, “I want to be more like him.” Coming into this season, Syndergaard made it known that he was planning on scrapping his 2-seam sinker and relying on his four-seam fastball after watching deGrom enjoy success with his four-seamer up in the zone. In theory, emulating...

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Game Recap: Syndergaard Struggles in Mets’ 6-4 Loss to Cardinals

The New York Mets (11-10) were defeated by the St. Louis Cardinals (12-9) by a score of 6-4 Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Pete Alonso, Robinson Cano, Noah Syndergaard, and Michael Conforto all socked solo home runs in the loss. Offense The Mets got going in the first inning thanks to another monstrous Pete Alonso home run, this one leaving his bat at 114.7 mph and traveling 444...

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Todd Frazier Could Join Mets In Philadelphia

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that third baseman Todd Frazier will most likely join the Mets during this road trip, possibly while they’re in Philadelphia. Frazier, who is working through a strained left oblique, is scheduled for at least one more game in St. Lucie, so the earliest he could be back with the team is Tuesday. The 33-year-old has been taking reps at shortstop during these...

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