It’s an exciting time in Mets land. The Mets announced after Friday’s 11-3 rout of the Phillies that Luisangel Acuña would be promoted to the major league roster ahead of Saturday’s game. The decision, originally believed to be the opposite, was influenced by the injury to Francisco Lindor on Friday. The shortstop was removed with lower back tightness, and is not in the lineup...
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The Mets entered Toronto with a new streak on their minds. The old one had been broken by the Reds in the home finale, and a new streak was needed with the National League Wild Card coming down to the wire. Tylor Megill got the ball for the Mets, and when the club needed a strong performance, he shoved. The righty was dominant across the border. He shut out the Blue Jays lineup, striking out...
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With the summer over and September finally here, it’s go time for the Mets. They entered the month only two games back of the Braves, and started September strong by sweeping the White Sox in Chicago. The foot has been on the pedal, and the Mets couldn’t afford to take their foot off the gas with the Red Sox coming into town. Luckily for New York, Luis Severino brought his A-game...
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Mets No. 10 prospect Jonah Tong has been promoted to Double-A Binghamton, according to Will Sammon of the Athletic. The promotion marks another milestone hit by the 21-year-old starting pitcher this season. He started the season in Low-A St. Lucie and earned a promotion quickly after striking out 36 batters in 18 2/3 scoreless innings. Tong’s success then continued in High-A Brooklyn. In...
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Edwin Díaz had been used sparsely in the month of August. The Mets closer only pitched 6.1 innings, picking up a save in Colorado on August 7 and two wins in the series against the Orioles after two dramatic walk-off homers. But memories run short in New York. And all anyone can talk about is the loss to the Padres to split the series in San Diego. It came in an instant. One powerful swing from...
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