Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper said today, that the New York Mets are the team to beat in the National League this season. “We’re definitely looking forward to the challenge,” Harper told Washington beat reporters. “The team to beat are the Mets. That’s what it is right now. They kicked the crap out of our division last year, and hopefully we’re...
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Zack Wheeler is finally getting ready to take the next step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery reports Kristie Ackert of the Daily News. The Mets right-hander is expected to throw off the mound this weekend, most likely Saturday. “That is how it is scheduled,” pitching coach Dan Warthen said Monday morning. “As long as everything keeps going as well as it has been...
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According to a report by Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, Mike Piazza will serve as a guest instructor for the Mets during spring training camp at Port St. Lucie. Joining Piazza as guest instructors will be former Mets closer John Franco and MLB inclusion ambassador Billy Bean. Piazza, who was elected into the Hall of Fame last month, will also have his Number 31 retired by the Mets during a pregame...
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Second baseman Daniel Murphy arrived to camp for the Washington Nationals on Sunday and said he feels very comfortable in his new uniform after spending seven years with the Mets. “I know this red feels pretty good,” Murphy told reporters. “I like that part of it.” Murphy jokingly said he feels like he’s always known his new teammates. “A lot of them get on base a...
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The Washington Nationals are taking aim against the New York Mets and general manager Mike Rizzo wants everyone to know it. “We’re trying to knock them off,’’ Rizzo told Kevin Kernan of the New York Post. “They knocked us off the mountain. We were the champs two of the last four years, they’re the champs right now. We feel we match up with them very well. Since 2012 I think we are 49 and 26...
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