Author: Allison Waxman

Mets Minors Game Chat: Sproat Takes the Mound for Syracuse

The Mets’ minor league teams look ready to kick off a full slate of games with the big league team getting a much-needed travel day. Brandon Sproat, Metsmerized’s No. 5 Mets’ prospect, gets the ball for Syracuse after being named International League Pitcher of the Month for July. Sproat, 24, went 2-0, striking out 33 batters and walking only eight in his five starts. He looks...

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Morning Briefing: Jen Pawol to Become MLB’s First Female Umpire

Good morning, Mets fans! Get ready for another historic weekend in MLB history. Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that umpire Jen Pawol will umpire three games in the Marlins-Braves series this weekend, including the doubleheader on Saturday and the series finale on Sunday. She will be behind home plate on Sunday.  When Pawol takes the field, she will become MLB’s first female...

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Vientos Addresses Trade Rumors

No stranger to the trade rumor mill, Mets’ third baseman Mark Vientos is making his voice known. “It is what it is. What can I do?” With the Trade Deadline less than 72 hours away, the Mets are surely looking to make upgrades in certain positions. They’ve already traded for LHP Gregory Soto, but look to upgrade the bullpen still and maybe more. A punch-up to the rotation...

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David Peterson Named to All-Star Team

MLB announced Thursday that Mets’ LHP David Peterson was added to the NL All-Star team. He took the place of San Francisco Giants’ pitcher Robbie Ray, who will start on Sunday and will not play in Tuesday’s festivities. Peterson joins fellow teammates Francisco Lindor (and NL starting shortstop!), Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz as representatives for New York. It’s...

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Morning Briefing: Brooks Raley’s Rehab Assignment Moves to Binghamton

Good morning, Mets fans! After a scoreless showing with the St. Lucie Mets, LHP Brooks Raley will advance to the next stage in his rehab program with Double-A Binghamton. The southpaw, who had Tommy John surgery in early 2024, threw three scoreless innings for St. Lucie with six strikeouts in three games. Raley pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings with two strikeouts on Saturday night for Binghamton....

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