Updated Post – June 13, 2023 A couple of weeks ago, we learned José Quintana would begin throwing live batting practice. Now, we know he has been assigned to the St. Lucie Mets’ roster to start a rehab assignment. Given his injury occurred during spring training, he will need a full ramp up period as if the spring never happened. He’s starting for St. Lucie on Tuesday night....
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The Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins have been the two most consistent teams in the National League East this season. That has continued to be the case over the last few weeks. Both the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets have some significant ground to make up, a hole that may prove to be too large to overcome. Let’s take a look at how the NL East stands on June 12. Atlanta Braves...
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The New York Mets are in a position where they need to move forward without Pete Alonso. Their best hitter is still at least 2 1/2 weeks away from returning after suffering a bone bruise and a left wrist sprain last Wednesday. His absence opens up playing time for a few different position players, most notably Mark Vientos. The 23-year-old has shown flashes of quality with the bat, but Buck...
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The New York Mets were in dire need of a strong pitching performance, and they certainly got that from Kodai Senga in Saturday’s 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The right-hander gave up one unearned run, allowing two hits, four walks while striking out six in seven innings. It came at a perfect time for the Mets and Senga, who struggled mightily in his last outing against the Toronto...
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The New York Mets (30-33) are in the midst of a terrible stretch, losing six consecutive games. That includes being swept by the Atlanta Braves earlier this week, despite holding at least a three-run lead in each of those games. New York is now 8.5 games out of first place as they north to face the Pittsburgh Pirates (32-29), who have won six of their last 10. The Mets will have to move forward...
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