Author: James Villani

Trevor Williams Is Quietly Excelling In His New Role

The New York Mets prized acquisition at last year’s trade deadline was Javier Báez. In that deal made on July 30th, New York sent prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong — who is now regarded by some as a top-100 prospect in baseball — to Chicago. The last asset of that trade that is sometimes forgotten is pitcher Trevor Williams. He, along with Báez, was sent back to New York. Williams...

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Taijuan Walker Leads Mets To 2-0 Win and 12th Series Win

The New York Mets (28-15) completed their three-game series in Colorado Sunday afternoon against the Rockies (19-21). In what was a pitcher’s duel between Taijuan Walker and Austin Gomber at Coors Field, the Mets emerged victorious, 2-0. With the win, New York improved to 14-1 after a loss. They have only also loss one series this season. They’ve won 12 and split one. As mentioned...

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Joely Rodríguez Excelling, While Chasen Shreve Faltering

Before the season, the New York Mets had to answer the question of who would be their left-handed arm out of the bullpen. The question got so large New York decided to make a trade with the New York Yankees to bring in Joely Rodríguez. The team also signed former Met, Chasen Shreve, to a minor league contract. After a strong spring training, Shreve made the Mets’ roster. Shreve started the...

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Heyman: Mets Have Scouted Tyler Mahle and Frankie Montas

It is no secret the New York Mets are in need of some starting pitcher help. With injuries to Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, and Tylor Megill the Mets’ starting pitcher depth is being tested. Right now, it appears New York will need to rely on Trevor Williams and David Peterson for the foreseeable future. With both Scherzer and deGrom likely out through the All Star break, a move for a...

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Mets Rally Falls Short, Suffer First Series Loss of Season

The New York Mets (23-13) entered Sunday evening in hopes to extend their season series streak without a loss to 11. During a beautiful day at Citi Field, the Mets’ streak snapped against the Seattle Mariners (16-19). Carlos Carrasco, nor the bullpen had it, and the Mets fell 8-7. New York almost mustered up another improbable ninth-inning rally, but fell just short. Francisco Lindor...

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