Going into their series opener against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night, there was uncertainty surrounding the availability of the Mets All-Star closer Edwin Díaz for game one. The right-handed reliever appeared in each of the last two games against the Miami Marlins over the weekend, but had only thrown a total of 18 pitches. Even with the low pitch count, asking Díaz to pitch for a third...
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Nelson Cruz of the Washington Nationals is now on the Mets radar as the MLB Trade Deadline nears, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Trey Mancini has been talked about as a potential acquisition for the Mets. This news comes less than 24 hours after first baseman Dominic Smith played a critical role in the team’s comeback victory over the...
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Just when it looked like the Mets were in danger of losing two of three to the Cincinnati Reds, the team found a way to manufacture the runs they so desperately needed. For an offense that has struggled over the last few weeks, a comeback win like that could not have come at a better time. The Mets trailed the Reds 3-2 heading into the top of the ninth. With one out in the inning, the Mets began...
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Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker has began to publicly talk about his interest in signing a long-term deal with the organization. For someone who has played on four teams in the last four years, the 29-year-old would like to settle in and stay in one city for a much longer period of the time. “It would be nice to do a longer-term deal and kind of just be set...
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The New York Mets finished the month of June with a record of 13-12, yet their lead at the top of the division has shrunk over that span. That is as a result of the Atlanta Braves going 21-6 in June, moving within 3.5 games of their division rival. The Mets will look to stay in first as we get closer to the the All-Star Break. The Texas Rangers come to Citi Field with a record of 36-38, which is...
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