Month: June 2014

MMO Game Thread: Padres vs Mets, 4:10 PM

After a late finish last night, the Mets will take the field in an afternoon game two in the series against the Padres. Oh, and it’s also 50 Cent day. It’s going to be a battle of the young guns with Zack Wheeler taking the mound hoping to get his third win of the season against Jesse Hahn. Hahn, who was recently promoted from Double-A San Antonio, has only made one major league...

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Colon Stellar Again, But Could Be Traded To Free Up Money

After allowing a home run with nobody out in the second inning, Bartolo Colon retired the next 18 batters he faced last night, en route to his sixth victory of the season. Colon was dominant for 7.1 innings, allowing just two runs on four hits while walking one and striking out seven. It was the fifth straight start that he’s allowed two or fewer runs and he has a 1.83 ERA with 30...

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Excitement Building for Cyclones Opening Day

Each summer in Brooklyn, fans turn out in droves to watch their favorite Brooklyn Cyclones play the game they love. For the past few seasons at least, the summer schedule has coincided with the struggles of the parent team, so again this summer, the hype for the Cyclones seems to be through the roof. Last night, the Cyclones were supposed to open on the road against New York-Penn League rivals,...

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Mejia Is Unavailable This Weekend, But Should Avoid Trip To DL

Terry Collins told reporters that Jenrry Mejia will avoid a trip to the disabled list, but added that the young righthander will more than likely be unavailable this weekend as a precaution. “They said it’s probably going to be a day or so before he’s going to be available,” said Collins. Mejia underwent an MRI on Friday which revealed some swelling and stiffness in his lower back but nothing...

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MMO Game Recap: Mets 6 , Padres 2

The Mets (30-37) got back in the win column Friday night, defeating the San Diego Padres (28-39) by the score of 6-2 tonight at Citi Field. Bartolo Colon started the game for the Mets and earned the win. Colon got off to a shaky start in the first inning before escaping, but would surrender two runs in the second inning when he served up a two-run homer off the bat of Rene Rivera. The 41-year...

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