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Game Recap: Mets Fall Behind Early In 7-3 Loss To Phillies

The New York Mets (36-53) fell to the Philadelphia Phillies (51-39) to the score of 7-3. The Mets have not won a home series since May 21st but they can split the series with a win tomorrow. Attendance was reported at 22,416. The loss makes the Mets the sole resident of the NL East cellar. Pitching Drew Gagnon made his MLB debut tonight and was able to retire the side in order in the first...

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MLB Rumor Roundup: Yankees Enter Machado Sweepstakes

Good afternoon, Mets fans. It is day two of our rumor roundup, and the trade buzz is heating up! Another team has entered the Manny Machado sweepstakes. Yesterday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers were the top two favorites to acquire Orioles’ star Manny Machado. Today, Rosenthal revealed that the Yankees are showing “increased...

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Game Recap: Walk-Off Wilmer Strikes Again In 4-3 Victory Over Phils

WILMER! The New York Mets (36-51) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (49-39) in the first game of the double header to the score of 4-3 on the strength of another walk-off homer! Pitching Zack Wheeler gave up a single to Cesar Hernandez to lead off the game but struck out Rhys Hoskins and Odubel Herrera. After a walk to Carlos Santana, Wheeler surrendered a single to Nick Williams giving the...

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Talkin’ Mets: Russ Langer Las Vegas PBP Voice

Tonight I am joined by Las Vegas 51s play-by-play voice Russ Langer. Hear Russ give a scouting report on Mets prospects Jeff McNeil and Peter Alonso. He also talks about what he sees with some of the pitchers that have shuttled between Vegas and New York. To round out the segment Russ gives us some sleepers on the 51s roster that might be overlooked. [iframe]<iframe...

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Flores Is Less of Trade Asset Than You Think

It’s almost sacrilege to talk poorly of Wilmer Flores – the Mets folk hero and utility-man is an undisputed fan favorite for his clutch heroics. In a poll conducted by the New York Daily News after the 2017 season, 89% of those polled said that the Mets needed to hang onto Flores – the only position players with higher ratings were Michael Conforto and Amed Rosario. It’s...

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