Month: April 2018

Travis d’Arnaud Starts 2018 Season With A Bang

Travis d’Arnaud got his first start of the 2018 season at catcher yesterday and he was prepared to make a statement. The catcher went 1-3 with his, as well as the team’s, first home run of the season. The 29-year old said this regarding his first game of the season as detailed by Fred Kerber of the New York Post: “Just keep things simple. I get in trouble when I overthink, so [the...

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DeGrom Delivers, Offense Clicks, Mets Win Second Straight

A lot of firsts in the second game of the season as the Mets make quick work of the Cardinals with a 6-2 victory behind an effective debut by Jacob deGrom. DeGrom gave up New York’s first walk, Todd Frazier was charged with the team’s first error, and Anthony Swarzak left the mound holding his left oblique, to be christened Mickey Callaway’s earliest injured player. Other than that, it was a...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Go for First Series Sweep

Good morning, Mets fans! The early season buzz is in the air as the Mets go for the sweep against the Cardinals at 1:10 p.m. today on SNY and ESPN for those who are out of market. Yesterday, Jacob deGrom battled without his best command. deGrom pitched into the sixth and was yanked with two outs in order to keep him from facing the powerful bat of Jose Martinez again. Robert Gsellman struck out...

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