Tag: Kirk Nieuwenhuis

OTD 2015: Mets Stage Comeback-Filled Sweep of Nationals

The Mets came into Nationals Park having lost a series in Miami facing a Washington team that had won five straight narrowed the New York division lead. The team emerging as the NL East favorites was trying to withstand a challenge from the presumed favorites at the start of the season. They came in seemingly vulnerable and four games ahead. They left stronger and seven up. In between was a set...

OTD 2015: Mets Rally from Six Back in D.C., Capped by Kirk’s Homer

Another day, another comeback — this time with a greater degree of difficulty and, thus, an extra dose of drama. The Mets’ remarkable resilience was on full display as they overcame a 7-1 deficit complimented by Washington’s faltering bullpen and questionable managerial decisions. This remarkable win further demoralized the second-place Nationals and offered more assurance that...

OTD 2015: Mets Record Stirring Win Against Nationals

The Mets were in the midst of their 2015 run to National League East on September 7, 2015, which happened to be Labor Day, as it is this year. The Mets were coming off a walk-off loss in Miami the day before, when Tyler Clippard allowed a 10th inning sacrifice fly to Martin Prado, scoring J.T. Realmuto with the winning run. As the Mets boarded the plan for Washington DC, they held a four-game...

Amazin’ Memories: Kirk Nieuwenhuis’s Three-Homer Game

  On July 12, 2015, Kirk Nieuwenhuis became the first Met to hit three home runs in a home game. The 2015 season was a magical ride for the Mets. From the near trade of Wilmer Flores, to the acquisition of Yoenis Cespedes, to the late-season march to the World Series, the 2015 campaign provided a little bit of everything (and most of it was good). When the Mets took on the Arizona...

MMO Roundtable: What’s The Most Obscure Mets Jersey/Shirsey You Own?

Do you have that Mets jersey or shirsey that you look at now and are like “…. why did I ever purchase this?” Or, do you have that Mets jersey or shirsey that is just so obscure that it draws attention anytime you wear it? If you answered yes to either of these questions, we are right there with you. Mojo The most obscure jersey I own would have to be my Danny Muno 51’s jersey....

Mets One Year Wonders: Marlon Byrd Relaunches His Career

Heading into 2013, Marlon Byrd needed a fresh start. After hitting just .210/.243/.245 in 2012, he was released midseason by the Red Sox and suspended 50 games for PED’s. It didn’t look like any team would give the 35-year-old outfielder a second chance, until the Mets – a team desperate for outfield help – reached out. With only Lucas Duda, Mike Baxter, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, and Collin...

Mets Video Vault: Sept. 8, 2015 at Nationals

Since watching any live-action between New York and Washington has been rendered impossible right now, save for an MLB: The Show simulation, let’s revel in one of the most thrilling and satisfying wins over the Nationals — a victory that all but sewed up the Mets most recent division title. Heading into a Labor Day series in D.C., New York’s NL East lead was getting less...

Morning Briefing: A’s and Mariners Open Regular Season Action

Good morning Mets fans! Yesterday the Mets were scheduled to face off against the Marlins in Jupiter, but the game was canceled due to rain in Jupiter. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com notes that the rainout will not impact the Mets’ scheduled pitching rotation. Zack Wheeler, who was scheduled to pitch against the Marlins, will pitch in a minor league scrimmage today. The Mets are off today. New York...

Mets Minors Weekly Report: Peterson Excelling for Columbia

Week In Review The Las Vegas 51s (17-27, fourth in the Pacific Coast League Pacific Southern division) were swept in Tacoma over the weekend, where former Mets Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Daniel Muno, and Rob Whalen helped the Mariners affiliate help outscore the 51s 20-9. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies (22-20, fourth in the Eastern League Eastern division) took two out of three from Erie, then three out of...

T.J. Rivera Named Player of the Month

And of course the Pacific Coast League has named Las Vegas 51s infielder T.J. Rivera Player of the Month for May. Because, why not? Rivera, 27,  batted .373 in May with five home runs and 31 RBI, and currently leads the Pacific Coast League with 48 RBI. He is batting a team leading .358 with a .398 on-base and .912 OPS for the season, and is a career .322 hitter in six minor league seasons....

Collins Relieved That Cespedes Only Suffered Bruised Fingers

The team breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday night, when x-rays on Yoenis Cespedes came back negative and revealed no broken bones. He was diagnosed with contusions on his ring and middle fingers on his left hand. “I felt the pain when I first got hit,” Cespedes said after the game. “I didn’t think it was broken, but I was relieved when the X-Rays came back negative.” Terry Collins is giving...

Goosebumps. So Many Goosebumps.

“This Mets team right now, it doesn’t matter who comes off the bench. Everyone contributes.” – Ron Darling. I couldn’t have said it any better myself. It is quite possible that, a year from now, I won’t be able to remember a specific, standout home run hit by Lucas Duda, Travis d’Arnaud, or Curtis Granderson this season. Kirk Nieuwenhuis has just four...

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