Month: June 2017

Michael Conforto Out of Lineup for Fourth Straight Game

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is not in the starting lineup for the fourth game on Thursday night with stiffness in his back. Alderson told reporters on Wednesday that the back issue has been in the oblique vicinity. Conforto struck out as a pinch hitter in the Mets 9-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday and before the game said he felt much better. The Mets are facing a...

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Matt Harvey to Miss Several Weeks With Shoulder Injury

The New York Mets announced that RHP Matt Harvey was seen today at Hospital for Special Surgery. Following an MRI and a CT scan, Harvey was diagnosed with a stress injury to the scapula bone in the right shoulder. Harvey received a PRP injection and will rehab until he is pain free, at which time he will begin a throwing program to return to pitch.  He is expected to miss several weeks. Harvey...

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Blevins Continues to Successfully Carry Heavy Workload in Mets Pen

New York Mets left-hander Jerry Blevins came into Wednesday night’s game in the seventh inning with the go-ahead run at first base the dangerous Anthony Rizzo at the plate (already two homers in the series). Blevins struck out the dangerous Rizzo to end the inning. Blevins would then come back out to the pitch the eighth inning as well striking out two in the scoreless frame. He is tied...

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3 Up, 3 Down: Big Series Win Before Nationals Come Into Town

3 UP 1. deComplete Game Jacob deGrom continued a terrific stretch of Mets pitching by allowing just one run in a complete game.  Other than the Addison Russell homer, no Cub reached third base.  It was a return to the dominant form deGrom had shown in his starts against the Pirates and Angels.  This start leads you to believe the hiccup against the Brewers and Rangers was a mechanical issue that...

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Draft Day Three Recap: Mets Select Edgardo Alfonzo’s Son

The 2017 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft came to a close on Wednesday, with the league facilitating rounds 11 through 40. Follow MetsMerized’s coverage of the 2017 MLB Draft! Mets Select LHP Peterson in First Round | Mets Go Prep With Vientos in Second Round Day One Recap: Peterson, Vientos Solidify High Upside Haul Day Two Recap: Mets Take Eight Collegians Day Two Profiles:...

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