Author: James Villani

Mets’ Rally Fizzles In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

The New York Mets had off Saturday due to a postponement of the second game of their series in St. Louis. That meant Sunday would include a doubleheader where pitching prospect Blade Tidwell was slated to make his first career major-league start. Unfortunately, for Tidwell and the Mets, the debut did not go well, and despite a valiant comeback effort, the Mets dropped Game 1 of the doubleheader,...

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Mets Roster Reshuffling Continues Ahead Of Doubleheader

The New York Mets announced several roster moves prior to Game 1 of their doubleheader on Sunday. There are also a few more moves that are expected to happen, but have not quite been announced yet. The Mets, themselves, announced the following: RHP Blade Tidwell was recalled from Triple-A. He will wear No. 40. LHP Danny Young was transferred to the 60-day injured list. RHP Austin Warren is set...

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Blade Tidwell Readies For First Major-League Start

The New York Mets will turn to a rookie for their first game of a doubleheader against the Cardinals in St. Louis on Sunday. Saturday’s game was postponed, which resulted in a doubleheader scheduled for the following day. Rookie right-handed starter Blade Tidwell was originally slated to start Sunday afternoon’s game, while Tylor Megill was the starter for Saturday’s game. But,...

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Minter Placed On IL, Ureña Recalled While Mauricio Assigned For Rehab

Prior to Sunday’s game, the New York Mets announced a plethora of roster moves. First, they officially placed left-handed reliever A.J. Minter on the injured list. Minter left Saturday’s game  with what was described as triceps tightness. His official diagnose is a left lat. strain. Minter has been terrific this season, posting a 1.64 ERA across 13 appearances. In a corresponding move, the Mets...

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Mets Minor Leaguers Who Have Excelled Early

It is closing in on two weeks since the minor league baseball has all gotten underway. Among the New York Mets’ four levels of minor league system, they have had several players stand out early. Who has been the most impressive thus far? Note, all statistics as of before play on April 13. Eli Serrano III One of the Mets’ better prospects through the early stages of the season has...

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