As we approach the trade deadline, Mets prospects such as Michael Fulmer, Gavin Cecchini, and Brandon Nimmo have been swirling in rumors. Fortunately for me, during my visit to New Britain Stadium Wednesday afternoon, all these players were in the game. Gavin was starting at shortstop, batting 2nd. Brandon was in the lineup, too, playing centerfield. And Michael was on mound. I decided to do...
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The Mets (49-46) were defeated by the Washington Nationals (51-42) today by a score of 4-3. Noah Syndergaard got the start for the Mets in the rubber game this afternoon, and labored through five innings walking a career high five and striking out only four, but was able to limit the damage as he surrendered only one run. However, he is forced to settle with a no decision due to the Nationals...
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It’s officially trade season, ladies and gentlemen. The All-Star break has come and gone, which means that soon it’s time for teams to truthfully evaluate where they are this season. Sandy Alderson was right in saying that the trade market is only beginning to materialize at this point in the season, because no matter how badly a front office pursues a player in June, it’s...
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The Mets wrap up their series in DC this afternoon with a rubber match against the Nationals in an early 12:35 PM showdown. The Mets will send rookie right-hander Noah Syndergaard (4-5, 3.05) to the hill and he’ll be opposed by Jordan Zimmermann (8-5, 3.27) for the Nationals. Syndergaard has allowed one run or fewer in six of his first 12 major league games. Only Dwight Gooden (8) and Matt...
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In his first start since striking out the side on 10 pitches in an electric All-Star Game performance, Jacob deGrom delivered a gem against the first place Nationals en route to a huge 7-2 win for the Mets. Despite one bad pitch that catcher Wilson Ramos turned on for a two-run homer, deGrom went six solid innings allowing two just three hits with eight strikeouts and one walk. “I would say I...
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