Author: Alexis Farinacci

Morning Briefing: Astros Scratch Justin Verlander From Start

Good morning, Mets fans! The Houston Astros announced on Saturday that they scratched right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander from his start. Right-handed pitcher Spencer Arrighetti pitched in Verlander’s place. Of note, the Mets owe the Astros $17.5 million if Verlander pitches 140 innings. Before being scratched on Saturday, he was on pace for about 130 innings. Latest Mets News We don’t want to...

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Díaz Flashes All-Star Stuff in Consecutive Appearances

Cue the Trumpets. Edwin Díaz has returned. After throwing a hitless inning on Thursday night to secure his first save off the injured list against the Marlins, Carlos Mendoza gave the ball back to Díaz on Friday night looking for a consecutive save. Díaz came in, and while he bent, he did not break. The former All-Star allowed a lead-off single to Jurickson Profar, but struck out Manny...

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Mets Offense Brings Energy in 10-4 Win Over Marlins

After a 4-2 loss to the Marlins on Tuesday night in their first game back in the United States, the Mets looked to get back in the win column on Wednesday night as the two clubs continued their three-game series in New York with game two. The Mets and Marlins both came out swinging, but the Mets swung hardest. The Mets defeated the Marlins 10-4 on Wednesday night behind four hits from Tyrone...

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Players of the Week: Torrens, Severino Lead the Week

After a rough series against the Diamondbacks, the Mets had a bounce-back week sweeping the Nationals in a three-game series and splitting the London series with the Phillies. One name shared by two players shined through those series and earning the title of this week’s Metsmerized players of the week. The Metsmerized staff came to a consensus that Luis Torrens was the Mets’ position player and...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Get Off to Rough Start in London

Good morning, Mets fans! Things didn’t kick off well for the Mets in London. They dropped Saturday’s matinee to the Phillies 7-2. Starling Marte continued to struggle in the outfield as a dropped fly ball allowed the Phillies to open up their lead against the Mets in the fourth. The Mets and Phillies close out their series on Sunday in an Eastern Time morning matchup of 10:10 a.m. before both...

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