Month: June 2016

MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Braves, 7:15 PM

Saturday, June 25, 2016 • 7:15 p.m. Turner Field • Atlanta, GA RHP Jacob deGrom (3-4, 2.96) vs. RHP Julio Teheran (3-7, 2.66) FOX • WOR 710 AM • ESPN 1050 AM Holy Toledo, the Mets beat the Braves! Matz was doing well through the first four innings but fell apart in the 5th and allowed 6 runs. At that point, the Mets had a large lead and leaving Matz in was questionable but the end result was the...

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It’s Official: Mets Have Signed Free Agent Jose Reyes

UPDATE: IT’S OFFICIAL! Statement from Jose Reyes: As I have expressed in the past, I deeply regret the incident that occurred and remain remorseful and apologetic to my family. I have completed the counseling required by MLB, have been an ongoing therapy, and will continue with counseling going forward.  I appreciate the Mets organization for believing in me and providing the opportunity...

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Mets Promote Brandon Nimmo, Option Michael Conforto To Las Vegas

According to Jeremiah Johnke of the Wyoming Tribune, the Mets have promoted outfielder Brandon Nimmo from Triple-A Las Vegas. Nimmo was hitting .328/.409/.508 with 16 doubles, seven triples, five homers and 37 RBI for the 51s. Nimmo, 23, was GM Sandy Alderson’s first draft pick when he selected Brandon out of Wyoming with the 13th overall pick in the 2011 draft. He has been on fire in...

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Featured Article: What is Brandon Nimmo?

An MMO Fan Shot by Marc M. (Not4) With Brandon Nimmo set to make his MLB debut with the Mets, here is an article we posted last week that is well worth reading. As most fans know, Brandon Nimmo was the Mets’ first round pick (no.13, infamously 1 slot ahead of Jose Fernandez) in 2011.  When drafted, he was very raw having grown up in Wyoming, a state apparently without high school baseball. ...

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Addison Reed’s June Swoon

Before Thursday night’s disaster, the Mets were 34-1 when they were leading after seven innings.  After Addison Reed grooved one down the heart of the plate to Adonis Garcia, the Mets record is now 34-2 when leading after seven innings.  It’s hard to get on Reed for the loss as he has been so good this year.  In fact, the Mets have not blown a lead in which Reed pitched the eighth...

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