Author: Alexis Farinacci

Javier Báez Exits Game With Hip Tightness

Updated Post: August 8, 2021, 14:56 The Mets announce Báez left the game with hip tightness. Stay tuned for more updates after the game. Original Post: August 8, 2021, 14:47 New York Mets shortstop Javier Báez exited Sunday’s game against the Phillies with an apparent injury. Báez grounded out to second but did not make an effort to run down to first base, grimacing after his swing, and then...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Sign Zack Godley to Minor League Contract

Good morning, Mets fans! Per Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, the New York Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Zack Godley to a minor league contract. Godley has allowed 32 earned runs in 32 innings since the beginning of 2020. He most recently was in the Cleveland organization but opted out of his contract. He also pitched 3.1 with Milwaukee this season. Now let’s get into the morning...

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Mets Lose to Phils, 4-2, and Also Lose Their Grip on First Place

With first place in the NL East on the line, the Mets and Phillies opened a crucial weekend series in Philadelphia. The Mets were coming off a poor series in Miami, losing three out of four, largely on their inability to get a big hit. Venues change, but the result did not as the Mets carried their poor play to Philly in a 4-2 loss that knocked them out of first place for the first time in 90...

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Stroman’s Slider Shines, But Sixth-Inning Struggles Spoil Outing

Marcus Stroman looked strong on Sunday through his first three innings of work in the Mets’ series finale against the Cincinnati Reds. He held his opponents scoreless before giving up a run in the fourth and three runs in the sixth to ultimately earn the loss. Stroman’s slider was the story for the right-handed pitcher. It was the one pitch he had working on Sunday afternoon. He was...

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Morning Briefing: Javier Baez Hits First Home Run as a Met

Good morning, Mets fans! Javier Báez made his Mets debut Saturday, and he hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning. He went 1-for-4 on the night. Báez will be the team’s everyday shortstop until Francisco Lindor comes back from an oblique injury. The Mets ultimately beat the Reds 5-4 in extra innings on a game-winning hit by Brandon Drury. You can read a recap of the game here. Now...

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