Month: March 2019

Syndergaard Good Enough in Season Debut

New York Mets starter Noah Syndergaard had trouble finding consistency in his first start of the season. While serviceable enough, the 26-year-old right-hander was guilty of leaving a few pitches over the heart of the plate on Saturday versus the Nationals — and he paid for his transgressions. He pitched himself out of a few jams, was using his wide array of pitches to their full...

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Frazier, D’Arnaud See Action in Intrasquad Game

A couple of injured New York Mets got some game action in during an intrasquad game in Port St. Lucie today, as per Tim Healey of Newsday. Todd Frazier (oblique strain) went 0-for-4 at the plate and spent four innings at third base. Travis d’Arnaud (Tommy John surgery) spent nine innings behind the plate, the first time he’s accomplished that feat since undergoing ulnar...

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Game Recap: Alonso, McNeil Lead Mets Over Nationals 11-8

The New York Mets (2-0) out-hit the Washington Nationals (0-2) Saturday at Nationals Park, winning the ball game 11-8 (Box Score). Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil combined to go 7-for-9 with three doubles, a triple, and four RBIs. Offense Stephen Strasburg’s 2019 season did not get off to a great start, thanks to the New York Mets. Pete Alonso started things off with a one-out, opposite-field...

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Robinson Cano Has Embraced Being Part of the Mets

Robinson Cano has been an extremely talented asset for every team he has been on, and looks to do the same for the Mets. “I always like to be prepared. always open to any question, any advice. I hope that I can help them and be the leader for the team.” When asked about his effect on the younger players, he added that he wants to serve as a positive example for them to learn from....

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MMO Game Thread: Mets vs. Nationals, 1:05 PM

Saturday, March 30, 2019 • 1:05 p.m. Nationals Park • Washington, D.C. RHP Noah Syndergaard (13-4, 3.03 in 2018) vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg (10-7, 3.74 in 2018) SNY • MLBN • WCBS 880 AM • ESPN 1050 AM I’m not sure what’s longer: the off-day after the All-Star break or the off-day after Opening Day. The Mets beat the Nationals 2-0 on Thursday just like BVW thought they would. His newly extended...

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