Zack Wheeler understands that injuries and the rise of the other four members of the starting staff have pushed his status down a peg. With a July return in sight, Wheeler is looking to change that mind set. Speaking with Mike Puma of the NY Post,, Wheeler, 25, says he understands that his pitching brethren have been the talk of the town, however, he’s excited to return to this dynamic rotation...
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It has been a great Spring Training Camp for the New York Mets so far, with no real issues to speak of and lot’s of quiet confidence exuding from the clubhouse and on the field. However, one thing that’s been noticeably absent since they started playing games three weeks ago, is the familiar presence of team captain David Wright patrolling the hot corner and anchoring the Mets...
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Steven Matz tossed four innings in relief of Jacob deGrom for the Mets in their 6-5 win over the Marlins this afternoon at Roger Dean Stadium. However, the young lefty did not fare well, as he was tagged for three runs along the way and was fading as his outing progressed. The Long Island native and usually cool, calm, and collected Matz went to the clubhouse and fired his glove into his locker...
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The New York Mets were able to get to the Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez, pounding him for six runs in 3.2 innings in their 6-5 victory today. Jacob deGrom made the start for the Mets after having his scheduled start on Monday scratched because of back stiffness. He was just fine today, needing only 30 pitches to throw three scoreless innings with three strikeouts. The only baserunner he gave...
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On the day that outfielder Yoenis Cespedes returned to the Mets lineup after missing time with a sore hip, he left today’s game against the Miami Marlins after he was hit by a pitch. Cespedes was hit on the inside of his right hand near his wrist by a pitch from right-hander Edwin Jackson. He began to trot to first base and then was pulled by manager Terry Collins. It doesn’t seem to...
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