Author: James Villani

Jacob DeGrom Tosses Four Superb Innings For Triple-A Syracuse

Jacob deGrom made his third rehab start on Thursday night. Unlike the first two, which were each at the Single-A level, this one was for Triple-A Syracuse. Worth noting, he was caught by Mets’ top prospect Francisco Álvarez. DeGrom’s pitch limit in this outing was scheduled to be approximately 50 or four innings. DeGrom, who faced the Marlins’ Triple-A affiliate Jacksonville...

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Alonso, Díaz Headline Four Mets Named To All-Star Roster

After no New York Mets’ players were named an All-Star Game starter, the Mets were awarded a four representatives when the reserves were announced on Sunday evening. Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, Starling Marte, and Edwin Díaz were announced as All-Star Game participants. Alonso was a finalists for the starting first baseman gig, but lost to possible MVP candidate Paul Goldschmidt. Alonso...

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Mets Shutout 2-0 By Alcántara And Miami, Split Series

The New York Mets (53-33) concluded their four-game set against the Miami Marlins (41-43) at Citi Field on Sunday afternoon. With the pitching matchup of Sandy Alcántara and Taijuan Walker, it was expected the game could go that of a pitcher’s duel. Coincidentally enough, that is exactly what happened as each threw seven sparkling innings. Eventually, it was the Marlins who emerged...

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James McCann Injured-List Bound, Starling Marte Update Pending

The New York Mets’ lineup suffered two injuries during yesterday’s victory against Miami. First, Starling Marte was lifted early in the game. He was replaced by Ender Inciarte. Shortly after, James McCann was replaced with soon-to-be game hero in Tomás Nido in the sixth inning. The Marte injury caught several by surprise. Before being removed in the top of the fourth inning, the only...

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Jacob DeGrom Strikes Out Five Of Six In Rehab Start

Back in April, a MRI revealed that two-time Cy Young award winning pitcher Jacob deGrom had a stress reaction in his right shoulder. After extensive rehab, deGrom finally returned to the mound in a live game Sunday night. This was his first regular-season appearance at any level since July 7th of 2021. He pitched 1 2/3rd innings for the St. Lucie Mets (Single-A) against the Jupiter Hammerheads,...

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