Month: September 2016

Seth Lugo Continues to Cruise

Seth Lugo continued his winning ways in Wednesday’s 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins in what has been a very impressive rookie campaign. Lugo pitched 5.1 innings on Wednesday while allowing two runs on five hits. He walked three batters on the day while striking out two. Lugo picked up his fifth consecutive win on Wednesday, improving his record to 5-1 with an ERA of 2.67 and a WHIP of...

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The Amazin’ Metscast: The Final Countdown

The Amazin’ Metscast – Episode 12 – The Final Countdown We are joined by Mets Daddy of Metsmerizedonline.com and MetsDaddy.com this week as we discuss the Jose Fernandez tragedy and the tremendous job done by both the Marlins and Mets in what was an emotionally charged series. We take a look at the scandalous thought of Terry Collins pitching Noah Syndergaard in Sunday’s...

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Mets Minors Rookie of the Year: Andres Gimenez

There was some great new talent in the Mets system this season highlighted by our MMO/MMN Rookie of the Year, Andres Gimenez. Gimenez, who just turned 18 on the fourth of September, was outstanding in the Dominican Summer League in his first pro season. The 2015 international free agent signing showed why he got a $1.2 million signing bonus in 2015 as he hit .350/.469/.523 between the DSL Mets1...

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Jeurys Familia is the First to 50 Saves in 2016

New York Mets closer, Jeurys Familia became the first Dominican-Born pitcher to reach 50 saves in a season with the Mets’ 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. Save number 50 put Familia in a special class, as only 12 other closers have reached the season mark that Familia had on Wednesday night. No other closer has yet to reach that mark in 2016 “For me it’s something very important,”...

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Loney and Bruce Homer As Mets Leave Miami With 5-2 Win

The New York Mets (85-74) defeated the Miami Marlins (78-80)  by a score of 5-2 Wednesday. The Mets’ magic number is now 3, so any combination of Mets wins or Cardinals losses totaling 3 will secure a Wild Card spot for the Amazins. Offense: After the Marlins put up a 2-spot in the bottom of the first, the Mets responded in the top of the second. T.J. Rivera continued his hot hitting with...

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