Author: Former Writer

Zack Wheeler Raises Stock with Solid Subway Series Performance

Zack Wheeler put forth another solid effort on Tuesday night in the Mets’ come from behind thriller of a victory over the New York Yankees at Citi Field. As the trade deadline looms, the right-hander gave competing teams a glimpse of what could be in their future come July 31. Wheeler, 29, tossed 6.1 innings of quality work against one of the best offenses in the game today while allowing...

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Steven Matz to Work Out of Bullpen Until All-Star Break

Tim Britton of The Athletic reports that the Mets have announced they will skip Steven Matz’s turn in the rotation before the All-Star Break. There is no injury to report with Matz and he will be available in the bullpen. Along with this, the Mets already flipped Zack Wheeler  and Jason Vargas in the rotation. Wheeler will now start Tuesday, July 2 and Vargas Wednesday, July 3. This allows...

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Talkin’ Mets: Grading Brodie Van Wagenen

Today I grade Brodie Van Wagenen at the midway point of the season. Michael Mayer of Metsmerized Online and Mets Minors joins me and gives his assessment of the organization from the minors to majors. We also touched on one of the only positives in Mets land right now, the risk they took in the draft and how it paid off. [iframe]<iframe...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Take a Breather After Salvaging Weekend Series

Good morning Mets fans! The New York Metropolitans wrapped up their celebratory weekend of the 1969 World Series Champions with a thrilling come from behind victory thanks to the bats of 2019 All-Stars, Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso. The eighth inning heroics helped the team salvaged the final game against Atlanta by a score of 8-5. The team will take a day off today before welcoming in the New...

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Morning Briefing: Everything Is Terrible

Another dreary day, Mets fans. On Saturday, the Mets lost 5-4, in another blown game by the bullpen. Steven Matz did not last long in his outing, pitching two innings, giving up two runs on three hits and collecting three strikeouts. In his Major League debut, Chris Mazza was sparkling, giving up only one run in four innings and collecting two strike outs. Seth Lugo gave up back-to-back home...

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