Baseball is an art form to some, but to pretty much everybody, when you chisel out the emotional elements (if you can bear it), it’s a game. And like every game, its integrity deserves to be respected and preserved by whatever means necessary. Sometimes, these measures come at the expense of fans. One of the most thrilling, underrated aspects of the Mets’ 1969 World Series victory...
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The Mets’ afternoon yesterday got off to a disheartening start when inclement weather and the threat of further rain delayed and ultimately pre-empted Jacob deGrom’s start. In lieu of the Cy Young candidate, the Mets turned to Corey Oswalt for a three-inning spot-start, supplementing him with longtime minor leaguer Drew Gagnon for the fourth and fifth innings in the Mets’ 6-3...
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Tim Healey of Newsday confirmed after today’s game that Jacob deGrom is scheduled to start tomorrow’s game against the Miami Marlins after being scratched today due to inclement weather. Mickey Callaway spoke to reporters and said the weather is expected to clear up before Monday night’s contest. Jason Vargas was slated to start tomorrow, but he will likely either be pushed...
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On Sept. 1, the New York Mets promoted right-handed pitchers Tim Peterson and Eric Hanhold (the latter having his contract purchased), and two days later recalled first base prospect Dominic Smith, utility infielder Jack Reinheimer, and starting pitcher Drew Gagnon. With the rosters having expanded from 25 to 40 active players, the Mets were perfectly situated to make these decisions, and in...
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The last time Steven Matz pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies, he exited at the end of the second inning, having chucked 58 pitches in a losing four-run effort. Back on the hill and fresh off two consecutive seven-inning, one-run performances, the narrative should have been different his second time around. Unfortunately, the two issues that have troubled Matz throughout the year –...
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