After hitting a career high 30 home runs in 2014, Lucas Duda got off to a slow start in the power department this season, prompting some concern. However, he has certainly picked up the pace in the past week. Duda hit a solo home run in the fourth inning of Friday night’s 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins. The Mets first baseman now has six home runs over his last five games and three over his...
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Seeking out one of the best back and spinal specialists in the country, David Wright flew to California to meet with Dr. Michael Watkins and his physical therapy team after being diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis last weekend. Sandy Alderson told reporters before the game on Friday, that Wright received an epidural injection in his back on Monday to help alleviate some of the pain caused by the...
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The Miami Marlins (19-30) defeated the Mets (27-22) by a score of 4-3 tonight at Citi Field. Despite striking out eleven batters, Matt Harvey’s fate was sealed early on when Justin Bour took him deep for a three-run home run in the fourth inning. Altogether, Harvey let up four runs and six hits over eight innings. He fell to 5-3 on the season. Harvey has let up eleven earned runs in his...
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Update, May 29 Travis d’Arnaud now reportedly has a bone bruise in his right wrist, which will delay his return to the Mets. d’Arnaud recently felt discomfort while swinging. He saw a hand specialist in Florida and will stay in St. Lucie for the time being. May 26 Big step forward for Travis d’Arnaud who played and caught five innings in an extended spring training game this...
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Earlier today, the Philadelphia Phillies designated outfielder Grady Sizemore for assignment in order to make room on the active roster for Cody Asche, who has spent the last several weeks at Triple-A transitioning from third base to outfield. Sizemore, 32, is only hitting .245/.288/.296 in 39 games for the Phillies this season, but can be valuable to a team as a fourth outfielder or a pinch...
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