Month: May 2018

Plawecki Roughly Two Weeks Away From Returning

New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson addressed the media prior to Tuesday night’s game with the Atlanta Braves and provided an update on catcher Kevin Plawecki. Plawecki, 27, is about two weeks from returning, according to Alderson. He has been sidelined since the middle of April with a fracture in his hand. His tandem partner, Travis d’Arnaud is out for the remainder of the...

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MMO Game Thread: Mets vs. Braves, 7:10 PM — Cespedes Back In

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, N.Y. RHP Mike Soroka (ML debut) vs. RHP Noah Syndergaard (2-0, 2.86) SNY• WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 The Mets finally return home after being away for 10 games (nine games, one was postponed)! At times, it was a frustrating road trip with late dropped games, gems by starters ruined by the bullpen, starters not starting,...

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Mets Minors: April Players of the Month

The 2018 season has gotten off to a lively start among the Mets minor league affiliates. Plenty of talent distributed around all levels. Given that, we’re very eager to present our staff picks for Player of the Month. Position Player of the Month – Peter Alonso This one was a unanimous decision, and quite an easy one. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies first baseman finished of the first...

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April 3 Up, 3 Down: The First Place Mets!

3 UP 1. Mets Are in First Place The Mets were propelled by a sizzling 12-2 start to help propel them to a 17-9 record and a 1.5 game lead in the division. More than that, the Mets have a 4.5 game lead over the Washington Nationals. The last time the Mets had were in first place with a 4.5 game lead over the Nationals was 2015. In fact, this is just the third time in the Mets 56 year history they...

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Mets Have Decisions to Make at First and Outfield

No matter the length or severity of Yoenis Cespedes’ thumb injury, the New York Mets will still have to make a daily decision as to whom to play in the outfield and at first base. Even in Cespedes’ absence, there are still more capable ballplayers than available, everyday spots. The logical choice that has been screamed by a majority of Mets fans over the last couple of weeks would...

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