Author: James Villani

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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Update Provided on Tylor Megill’s Injury Status

The New York Mets announced about an hour before Sunday’s game the following roster moves: Tylor Megill has been placed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to May 12th. He has right biceps inflammation and will undergo an MRI today. Colin Holderman (RHP) has been selected from Triple-A. Trevor May has been transferred to the 60-day IL. These moves come after Megill’s most recent start...

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How Have the Diaz-Cano-Kelenic Trade Participants Performed?

Over three ago the New York Mets and former general manger Brodie Van Wagenen made a blockbuster trade. On December 1, 2018, New York acquired all-stars Edwin Díaz and Robinson Canó. In exchange they sent two top-100 prospects, another top-30 organizational prospect, and two veterans. In total, New York sent Jarred Kelenic, Justin Dunn, Gerson Bautista, Jay Bruce, and Anthony Swarzak to Seattle...

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Joely Rodríguez Has Settled In Tremendously With The Mets

[tps_title][/tps_title] Back on April 3rd a trade was made between the two New York teams as they swapped relievers. It certainly caught many off guard as the Mets acquired left-hander Joely Rodríguez in exchange for right-handed, hard-thrower Miguel Castro. The Mets evidently didn’t see Chasen Shreve as enough to fulfill the left-handed reliever role that was vacated after Aaron Loup...

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Carrasco Effective Again, Leads Mets to 4-2 Win Over Nationals

The New York Mets (21-10) began their three-game series against the NL East bottom-dwelling Washington Nationals (10-21) Tuesday night. At Nationals Park, the Mets struggled to breakthrough after stranding six batters in the first five innings. However, behind another strong Carlos Carrasco performance, the Mets rallied and emerged victorious, 4-2. After stranding two runners in consecutive...

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