Month: August 2017

Mets Could Skip Next Start for Steven Matz

Following another horrendous outing for Steven Matz on Thursday night the New York Mets are leaving open the opportunity to skip his next start. Matz allowed seven runs (six earned) on seven hits and two walks in 3.1 innings to raise his season ERA to 6.08. The Mets have only won one of his last nine starts. After his latest rough outing, manager Terry Collins left open the possibility of...

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Morning Briefing: Jeter Owned Marlins Coming to Citi

Tonight, the New York Mets host Derek Jeter’s Miami Marlins. Chris Flexen will take on Adam Conley at 7:10 p.m. Last night the Mets trailed early due to Steven Matz’s ineffectiveness. The bullpen held it close but more importantly, Hansel Robles and Chasen Bradford saved their fellow mates some work. Curtis Granderson hit a grand slam with two outs in the ninth to re-excite the fans...

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Rapid Reaction: Mets Swept Away By Yankees, 7-5

The New York Mets were swept by the New York Yankees by a final score of 7-5. The Yankees took all four Subway Series games in 2017. Pitching Well Steven Matz was not effective to say the least. An early home run by Gary Sanchez really did the Mets and him in. After two quick innings, Matz unraveled with no help from his defense. His final line read: 3.1 IP, 7 H, 7 R (6 ER), 2 BB, 4 K. Matz now...

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Cecchini and Reynolds Recalled, Reyes on DL, McGowan Optioned

The New York Mets announced that infielders Gavin Cecchini and Matt Reynolds have both been promoted from Triple-A and added to the 25-man roster. Infielder Jose Reyes has been placed on the 10-disabled list with an oblique strain. He was a late scratch from the lineup on Wednesday. The Mets also optioned right-handed pitcher Kevin McGowan to Triple-A Las Vegas. McGowan didn’t make an...

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MMO Game Thread: Yankees vs Mets, 7:10 PM

Thursday, August 17, 2017 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, N.Y. RHP Luis Severino (9-5, 3.32) vs. LHP Steven Matz (2-6, 5.54) PIX11 • MLBN • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets will try to avoid the four game, home and home, sweep by the Yankees tonight as they send out Steven Matz to face Luis Severino. Close to game time last night, the Mets had to scratch Wilmer Flores...

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