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MMO Exclusive: Coutinho Talks Baseball With Former Met Turk Wendell

Former Mets Rick Reed and Turk Wendell were in attendance at Citi Field on Saturday, as part of the team’s renewed efforts to connect with their alumni as headed by longtime Mets executive Jay Horwitz. Our own Rich Coutinho had a chance to go one on one with Turk Wendell before the game and the two chatted about Mike Piazza, the 2000 Mets, and the importance of the bullpen in current day...

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MMO Exclusive: Coutinho Talks With Brandon Nimmo

Our own Rich Coutinho had a chance to go one-on-one with Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo after the Mets Home Opener. He talked with him about a variety of topics including his love for the Met fanbase, the closeness of this team, and the support he is giving Dominic Smith in adjusting to his new pinch hitting role. Here is that exclusive interview you can only hear on Metsmerized Online....

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DeGrom Homers, Strikes Out Career-High 14 Batters

Jacob deGrom continued his domination over major league hitters on Wednesday night as the Metropolitans completed their sweep of the Miami Marlins by a score of 6-4. DeGrom, 30, pitched seven scoreless innings while allowing three hits and walking one. He set a new career high in strikeouts by setting 14 Marlins down, helping to pick up his second win of the young season. Jacob tossed 114...

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Ramos Has Been a Key Addition Early On

While the focus offensively has been on both Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil, Mets catcher Wilson Ramos has provided thump to the lineup that has been missed in recent years. Hitting in the middle of the lineup, Ramos has produced a .444/.474/.500 (.974 OPS) slash line in his first 18 at-bats. In the second game against the Marlins Tuesday night, Ramos collected two hits in five at-bats, scoring two...

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Players of the Week: DeGrom, Alonso Coming Through Early

The New York Mets started off their season on the right foot, taking two out of three from the rival Washington Nationals. The team had some strong performances from a number of players but two stood out above the rest. Jacob deGrom and Pete Alonso were vital to the Metropolitans season opening series win over a team who they are sure to battle for the pennant in 2019. Pitcher of the Week...

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