Author: Tommy Rothman

Wheeler Throws From Mound For First Time Since Surgery

Zack Wheeler threw 10 fastballs off of the mound on Monday, his first time doing so since having Tommy John surgery before the 2015 season.  (Rubin, Carig) Wheeler, the second of the Mets’ five stud pitching prospects (after Matt Harvey) to arrive in Flushing, went 18-16 with a 3.50 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP and 271 strikeouts in his first 285 big-league innings after being called up in the middle...

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Wilmer Flores To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Manager Terry Collins told reporters at Nationals Park that infielder Wilmer Flores will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday. Flores, 24, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on May 12 with a strained left hamstring. The earliest he can be activated from the DL is next Friday. Flores will likely take over at first base for the injured Lucas Duda upon his return. Original Report – May 12...

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MMO Game Recap: Thor Single-Handedly Beats Dodgers In 4-3 Victory

The New York Mets (21-12) defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers (17-17) by a score of 4-3 on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. Noah Syndergaard got the ball for the Mets and did it all himself, tossing 8 brilliant innings (2 runs, 6 hits, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts, 95 pitches) and driving in all four runs with a pair of home runs. Thor became the second pitcher in Met history to go yard twice in a game,...

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MMO Game Recap: Mets 4, Nationals 4

  The Mets played to a draw for the third straight game, tying with the Nationals, 4-4, on Sunday afternoon at Tradition Field. The Mets started strong against Yusmeiro Petit. David Wright homered in the bottom of the first to put the Mets up 1-0, and, after a Neil Walker triple, Michael Conforto went deep in the second to extend the lead to three. Steven Matz pitched well for the Mets, going...

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MMO Game Recap: Mets 5, Cardinals 5

The New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals finished in a 5-5 tie this afternoon at Tradition Field. Noah Syndergaard pitched very well for the Mets. Thor struck out nine and walked none in six innings, allowing two runs on five hits. Syndergaard has struck out 19 and walked one in 17 2/3 innings this spring training. The Mets had some good at-bats against Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha. David...

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