Tag: Pittsburgh Pirates

Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga ‘Moving in the Right Direction’

Good morning, Mets fans! In an SNY interview, Mets new manager Carlos Mendoza gave an update on his ace who will be sidelined through 2024 opening day. When asked about Kodai Senga’s rehab, Mendoza commented “so far, so good” as he continues his limited activity in the early stages of nursing his shoulder injury.  While mentioning that the club will learn more once he starts...

A Dream Turned Reality: Max Kranick Impresses in Spring Debut

Max Kranick grew up a Mets fan. His favorite player? David Wright. On January 12, 2024 he got the call every kid dreams of getting from the team they grew up watching when the Mets claimed him off of waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and turned his favorite team growing up into the team he would report to work for in February. On Monday, Kranick went from playing against the Mets to putting...

Morning Briefing: Beltrán, Alfonzo, Strawberry Mentoring Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! In his media availability on Wednesday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that the team will be having certain guest instructors during spring training. The three that he mentioned are Mets legends Carlos Beltrán, Edgardo Alfonzo and Darryl Strawberry. Mendoza said that the three former big league All-Stars will have lockers and uniforms available to them just...

Morning Briefing: Verlander ‘Behind Schedule,’ Dealing with Shoulder Issue

Good morning, Mets fans! Former Met and future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander is reportedly a couple of weeks behind schedule and his timetable is TBA at the moment, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Verlander also had a delayed start to his 2023 season due to an upper back/shoulder issue, which seems to be ailing him this year as well.  The three-time Cy Young award winner said he was going about...

Morning Briefing: Steve Cohen Group Invests in PGA Tour

Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, Bloomberg released an article stating that PGA Tour signed a $3 billion investment deal with the Strategic Sports Group, which includes the Fenway Sports Group and Mets owner Steve Cohen. The deal will include an initial investment of $1.5 billion and is for a new for-profit entity which values PGA Tour Enterprises at $12 billion. LIV Golf is not initially...

Quick Analysis Of New Mets’ Relief Pitcher Kyle Crick

Kyle Crick, RP Position: RP B/T: L/R Age: 31 (11/30/1992) 2023: DNP 2022 Traditional Stats: 14 G, 15.2 IP, 19 K, 7 BB, 10 H, 0 HR, 4.44 ERA 2022 Advanced Stats: 103 ERA-, 3.18 FIP, 4.12 xFIP, 28.8 K%, 16.7 BB%, 92.8 vFA Rundown Kyle Crick is yet another low-key bullpen addition by the New York Mets early this offseason.  They have already added Cole Sulser, Austin Adams, Crick, and Andre Scrubb...

Morning Briefing: Mets Make First Major Offseason Additions

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets started to make their initial free agency signings Wednesday as they added depth to both the starting rotation and the infield. They started the day by bringing in a player who spent his first eight season in the big leagues just a borough over, as they signed former Yankee Luis Severino to a one-year deal. The former Yankee is expected to be more of a...

MMO Game Chat: Pirates vs Mets, 1:10 PM

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 • 1:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, New York RHP Johan Oviedo (6-12, 4.42) vs. RHP Tylor Megill (6-6, 5.64) SNY The Mets and Pirates play the rubber game of their series this afternoon at Citi Field. After winning the first game fairly convincingly, the Mets struggled last night in a 7-4 loss. Brandon Nimmo led off the game with a homer, but the Pirates responded right...

Mets Drop Another Series As Offense Falters In 2-1 Loss

The New York Mets (31-35) trailed by one run entering the ninth inning. Francisco Lindor worked the count full and took what he thought was ball four before being rang up by home plate umpire Dan Merzel. Tommy Pham would double later in the frame but was stranded at second base in another Mets’ loss. That call certainly was not the main reason New York dropped the series finale at PNC Park...

Kodai Senga Comes Up Big To End Losing Streak

The New York Mets were in dire need of a strong pitching performance, and they certainly got that from Kodai Senga in Saturday’s 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The right-hander gave up one unearned run, allowing two hits, four walks while striking out six in seven innings. It came at a perfect time for the Mets and Senga, who struggled mightily in his last outing against the Toronto...

Senga, Canha Help Mets Snap Losing Streak Via 5-1 Win

After losing seven-straight games, the New York Mets (31-34) were in serious need of a win on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates (33-30). Right-handed pitcher Kodai Senga (5-3, 3.34 ERA) got the start for the visiting Mets against right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo (3-4, 4.11 ERA) for the home Pittsburgh Pirates. Needing to score some runs and get a win, the Mets came out swinging and got...

Starling Marte’s Power And Fielding Struggles Analyzed

One of the biggest moves the New York Mets made two offseasons ago was signing veteran outfielder Starling Marte during free agency. In December of 2021, New York brought Marte to Flushing on a four-year, $78-million deal. Year one of that said agreement was terrific. This season? Not at all so far. In his first year (2022) with the Mets, Marte was selected to his second-career All-Star game....

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