Author: James Villani

Mets Swept In Dreary Philadelphia 5-2, José Butto Struggles

The New York Mets entered Sunday night’s game in a dreary Philadelphia hoping to avoid a four-game sweep. Unfortunately, this goal was not accomplished, and New York lost their fourth-straight against the Phillies by the score of 5-2. Only two series remain for the Mets, who are limping their way to the finish line. One of the storylines the last couple weeks of the season has been the...

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Bartolo Colón Officially Retires As A Member Of The Mets

Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets welcomed back former starting pitcher Bartolo Colón to Citi Field where he officially retired as a member of the organization. The festivities were kicked off via a press conference that included Colón and his former manager, Terry Collins. During the conference, Collins explained, “During my tenure here we made some good signs as everybody know and this...

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Morning Briefing: Shohei Ohtani Set To Miss Rest Of Season

After the news of Shohei Ohtani being shutdown for the remainder of the season with an oblique injury, the New York Mets took the field against the Cincinnati Reds. In the second game of the three-game set at Citi Field, the Reds defeated the Mets for the second-straight day, 3-2. The teams will showdown Sunday at 1:40 pm ET with New York looking to avoid the sweep. Latest Mets News Anthony Kay,...

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Nightengale: Angels “Open” To Trading Mike Trout If He Requests

According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Los Angeles Angels are open to trading star outfielder Mike Trout if he wants out. Trout does have a full no-trade clause so he would have final say on his fate. Recently, Trout said he wants to have a conversation with the Angels’ front office and management and the franchise’s direction. It is no secret Trout has been arguably the...

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Rafael Ortega Walks It Off Behind Strong Start By David Peterson

In a classic pitcher’s duel Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets (60-71) were able to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels via some late-game heroics. After a starling performance by starting pitcher David Peterson, and some back and forth in the late innings, Rafael Ortega walked it off for the Mets in the ninth inning. New York was able to escape with a 3-2...

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