Month: March 2018

Wheeler, Harvey Show Positive Early Signs

Posted by Michael Mayer | Mar 1, 2018

New York Mets right-hander Matt Harvey made his 2018 Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday when he threw 38 pitches in two innings against the Atlanta Braves in the team’s 6-4 win. Harvey allowed one earned run on two hits, walk and two strikeouts. He featured a fastball that hit 96 MPH and touched 95 four times against the last batter he faced of the day. Mets manager Mickey Callaway was...

Morning Briefing: Vargas to Make First Spring Start For Mets

Posted by Matt Mancuso | Mar 1, 2018

Jason Vargas, who won 18 games for Kansas City last season, will make his first spring training start for the Mets today, as he’ll battle the Miami Marlins at 1:10 PM at First Data Field. Seth Lugo, Jeurys Familia, Jerry Blevins, AJ Ramos and Corey Taylor are also supposed to pitch in the game as well. It will be shown on SNY and can be listened to on 710WOR. Matt Harvey’s first...