No longer a rookie that Mets fans clamored to see arrive in the big leagues, Michael Conforto has already made his mark in the majors. The entire league has begun to take notice. In an article for the New York Post, columnist Kevin Kernan spoke with scouts around the league, who all agreed the secret is out on Conforto. The 23-year-old sweet swinging, left-handed, left fielder, has been a large...
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Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon was suspended 80 games early Friday morning after he tested positive for two types of performance-enhancing drugs, Major League Baseball announced. Gordon, 28, was found to have taken exogenous Testosterone and Clostebol, a modified form of testosterone A two-time All-Star, Gordon signed a five-year, $50 million contract extension in the offseason after...
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The New York Mets pitching staff is among the most dominant in the major leagues. They currently rank fourth in the majors with a 3.10 ERA, behind the Cubs, Nationals and White Sox. Kevin Kernan of the New York Post takes a look at the impact Bartolo Colon has had on the Mets’ young rotation. The rotation has allowed fewer homers (23) and walks (23) than any other group of starters in...
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Las Vegas 8 (9-10), Tacoma 1 F/5 Box Score Brandon Nimmo was moved up to the leadoff spot and he rewarded Wally Backman for doing so with three hits and three RBI. He was a perfect 3 for 3 on the night while scoring two runs and driving in all three runs with this bases clearing double. Sean Gilmartin pitched a complete game allowing one run on two hits and four walks while striking out...
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It’s only been 20 games, but there’s a lot to talk about with the Mets. There’s Neil Walker turning into Postseason Daniel Murphy. There’s Noah Syndergaard becoming the ace of the staff. Michael Conforto is already batting third, and he’s become the Mets’ best pure hitter. Also, the bullpen has been dominant. Really dominant. The Mets bullpen has recorded nine...
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