Month: February 2018

Spring Training Recap: Matz Struggles As Astros Beat Mets 8-2

The New York Mets lost to the Houston Astros by a score of 8-2 this afternoon at First Data Field. They are off to a 2-3 start so far this Spring. Pitching: Steven Matz was tagged for five runs on three hits in one inning of work. He walked two and struck out one, and started the second inning, but was removed before recording an out. Corey Taylor chipped in one inning of work, followed by...

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MMO Game Thread: Mets vs. Astros, 1:10 PM — Bruce In

The New York Mets will host the Houston Astros Tuesday afternoon at First Data Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. Steven Matz will get the ball for the Mets and will be opposed by Brad Peacock. Mets Lineup: Asdrubal Cabrera (S) 2B Amed Rosario (R) SS Jay Bruce (L) DH Todd Frazier (R) 3B Adrian Gonzalez (L) 1B Travis d’Arnaud (R) C Zach Borenstein (L) RF Kevin Kaczmarski (L) LF...

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Players Union Files Grievance Against Rays, Three Other Clubs

The baseball players union has filed a grievance against the Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins for not spending more money. The union claims that these teams have not correctly complied with rules on how to spend their revenue sharing money, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Teams are required to spend their revenue sharing money to improve...

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The Tumultuous Career of Travis d’Arnaud and What to Expect in 2018

In 2018, the mere mention of the name Travis d’Arnaud is enough to bring disappointed sighs from some Mets fans. The former supplemental first-round pick (No. 37 overall in the 2007 draft), top 10 prospect (sixth at the highest), and No. 2 Eastern League prospect (behind Bryce Harper) has been riddled with bad luck and injury his entire professional career. The common thought is that he can’t...

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Mets Injury Update: Smith (Quad), DeGrom (Back), Cespedes (Shoulder)

The New York Mets Tuesday released medical updates on their players, including Dominic Smith, Jay Bruce, Juan Lagares, Tim Tebow, Jacob deGrom and Yoenis Cespedes. -Contrary to reports from manager Mickey Callaway on Monday, Smith’s MRI confirmed that he is suffering with a strained right quad.  He will gradually return to baseball activity. -Bruce, who has been dealing with plantar...

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