Author: Jack Hendon

Brandon Nimmo in Los Angeles for Second Opinion on Neck

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is currently in Los Angeles awaiting a second opinion from Dr. Robert Watkins regarding the bulging cervical disk in his neck. Nimmo, who was originally believed to have been suffering from nothing more than inflammation in late-May, was scratched from his last rehab game on Friday after experiencing more soreness in...

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David Ortiz Shot in Dominican Republic, Expected to Make Full Recovery

David Ortiz is “out of surgery and is okay,” according to his brother Eloy. (Marly Rivera ESPN) Rivera also reports that Ortiz’s father, Leo, told reporters that “David is currently resting after surgery and that no organs were affected by the bullet.” Ortiz’s doctors anticipate full recovery. Previous Report: June 9, 11:40 p.m. CDN 37, a Dominican news...

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MMO Game Recap: Mets Fall 9-3 After Bullpen Corrodes in Extras

Tonight, the New York Mets (28-32) dropped their fifth of six games with a 9-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants (25-34) in 10 innings. Robert Gsellman was on the losing end following a four-run meltdown as the Mets’ bullpen combined to allow 10 of the Giants’ 14 hits. Pitching Noah Syndergaard kept the Giants off the board through his first three innings of work, retiring nine of ten...

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Mets Concerned Dodgers are Stealing Signs

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway and bench coach Jim Riggleman have both expressed suspicion that the Los Angeles Dodgers have been stealing pitch signs, writes Kevin Kernan of the New York Post. “I think they have a system that helps them get some signs and stuff,’’ Riggleman posited following their 9-5 loss on Memorial Day. “If you do anything in your delivery that’s different, if...

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Mets Trade Broxton to Orioles For International Bonus Pool Money

MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo is the first to report that the New York Mets have traded outfielder Keon Broxton to the Baltimore Orioles. In return, the Mets are in line to receive $500K in international bonus pool space. Broxton, 29, was designated for assignment last Thursday following a dismal 34-game showing as a reserve outfielder that featured a .143/.208/.163 line and .174 wOBA to go...

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