Tag: Steven Matz

Mark Vientos and Brett Baty Have Big Day, Showing Encouraging Signs

Some of the plethora of higher-caliber prospects for the New York Mets showed glimpses of what they are capable of throughout last season, but 2024 is the year where Mark Vientos and Brett Baty need to remain consistent for a much larger period of time. The Mets will need both of them produce with at the plate if they want to compete for a playoff spot in the National League. Baty and Vientos...

Morning Briefing: Jacob DeGrom Progressing In Positive Direction

Good morning Mets fans! The Mets got a bit of good news on Saturday as Jacob deGrom threw from 135 feet on Friday and the result was that he felt good. “I’m not exactly sure when I’m supposed to touch the mound, but so far everything’s felt good,” said deGrom. deGrom missed the last three months with elbow inflammation. With the Mets’ rotation starting to take a hit, this news comes as a bit of...

Morning Briefing: Juan Uribe Jr. To Sign With White Sox

Good morning, Mets fans! MLB insider Hector Gomez reports that shortstop Juan Uribe Jr. is expected to sign with the White Sox. The son of former big leaguer and 2015 Met Juan Uribe was first linked to the White Sox back in January. The elder Uribe spent five seasons with the White Sox, winning a World Series with them in 2005. The Mets finished off a series win over the Rockies with a 2-0...

Mets’ Drop DH Nightcap 4-3 in Steven Matz’s Return to Flushing

The New York Mets hosted the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field on Tuesday evening for Game 2 of a day-night doubleheader. The Mets looked to sweep the day after a 3-1 win in the afternoon against familiar face Steven Matz, who received the nod for St. Louis. Matz and the Cardinals came out on top, though, by the score of 4-3 in the nightcap. Following an exceptional start against the Washington...

MMO Game Thread: Cardinals vs. Mets, Game 2, 6:50 P.M.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 • 3:10 P.M. • Game 2Citi Field • Flushing, NYLHP Steven Matz (3-3, 6.40 ERA) vs. RHP Taijuan Walker (1-0, 3.00)SNY • WCBS 880 AM The Mets are in a tough stretch of the schedule now. From the start of game one of the doubleheader, the Mets and Cardinals are on track to play four complete games in just over 48 hours. The Amazin’s won Game 1 3-1 behind four scoreless...

Series Preview: Cardinals Head to Town for First Time Since Brawl

The St. Louis Cardinals (19-15) are coming to New York to face the Mets (23-13) in a four-game series. At the time of their last meeting back in April, the Mets were in the middle of their series win streak to start the season and they took two of three games from the Cardinals. This time, the Mets are coming off their first series loss, after falling to the Mariners 2-1 in a three-game series....

Series Preview: Meet Me In St. Louis

The New York Mets are heading to St. Louis to face the Cardinals in the final series of their second road trip. The Mets took two of three games from the lowly Diamondbacks in their last series. The Dbacks played a sloppy series, making four errors in the previous two games. The Mets will face stiffer competition in St. Louis, as the Cardinals are one of the league’s most prepared and...

Mets Offseason Recap: Week 8

Despite turkey and gravy replacing rumors and signings on the MLB Hot Stove this week, the Mets still had an action-packed week ahead of what may be the final days before a longer stoppage in free agency Eduardo Escobar, Mark Canha, Starling Marte… Come on down! The Mets made a slew of big moves Friday night, inking Eduardo Escobar to a two-year, $20 million deal, Mark Canha to a two-year...

Morning Briefing: Steve Cohen Takes Frustrations To Twitter

Happy Thanksgiving, Mets fans! After Steven Matz signed a four year, 44 million dollar contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, Steve Cohen expressed his disappointment and anger over Rob Martin, Steven Matz’s agent, breaking a verbal promise that the Mets would have a chance to match any offers on the table for the lefty. Nate Mendelson has more on this story. Below is the statement from...

Steve Cohen Irate at Steven Matz’s Agent

  Steve Cohen is irate at Steven Matz and his agent after spurning the Mets to sign a four-year, $44 million contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. The signing, announced last night after midnight, was unpleasant news for the Mets owner to wake up to. I’m not happy this morning . I’ve never seen such unprofessional behavior exhibited by a player’s agent.I guess words and promises don’t...

Steven Matz Signs Four-Year Deal With Cardinals

Steven Matz and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a 4-year, $44 million contract. With incentives, he can receive up to $48 million. He will also receive a signing bonus, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported. The Mets were one of the eight teams rumored to be interested in the lefty. Boston, Toronto, Detroit, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis, San Francisco, and Los Angeles Angels made up the other...

Morning Briefing: Yankees Officially Release Clint Frazier

Good morning, Mets fans! The Yankees announced they have released outfielder Clint Frazier and infielder Rougned Odor. Aaron Loup apparently had multiple 3-year deals on the table. “He wanted to be here.” – Perry Minasian Perry indicated that being back in SoCal was important to him along with his relationship with Syndergaard and Disneyland for wife & kids all played a role. —...

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