It’s the American League’s turn to take a night off as the Philadelphia Phillies look to take another game from the Atlanta Braves. Meanwhile, on the West Coast, the Los Angeles Dodgers try to even out the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Both games will air on TBS. GAME 2: (4) Philadelphia Phillies vs. (1) Atlanta Braves, 6:07 PM ET Pitching Matchup: Zack Wheeler (1-0, 1.35...
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When the Mets signed Starling Marte to a four-year, $78-million contract in the 2021 offseason, many in the organization and fanbase believed they netted their next cornerstone outfielder for the foreseeable future. After Michael Conforto departed in free agency, no internal options seemed feasible for the Mets to take his spot. They needed someone who could replicate his power in the lineup and...
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Steve Cohen’s years-long quest in search of a president of baseball operations has finally come to a satisfying and exciting close. The Mets officially hired David Stearns, their openly coveted target, to be their first president of baseball operations on October 2. Stearns met with members of the media at Citi Field and hosted a variety of questions on topics ranging from managerial candidates...
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On the eve of his final start of the season after returning from Tommy John surgery, Joey Lucchesi and his family were involved in a car accident outside of Citi Field. All parties were okay, albeit shaken up. Lucchesi complained of minor back pain the next day but was determined to start and delivered another gem against the Marlins, pitching six innings while allowing seven hits, two earned...
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A little more than a decade later, Anthony Kay’s Mets career has finally come full circle. He made his debut in orange and blue against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 24, pitching in relief for a struggling José Butto. The lefty pitched 1 2/3 innings without allowing a hit or a run and struck out Brandon Marsh and Jake Cave. When asked about his return to the Mets organization after...
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