For the second time in less than three weeks, Bowden Francis came within three outs of a no-hitter. Francis was on the verge of history on Wednesday in Toronto. Facing a Mets offense that had only scored six runs in its previous three games, he spun his way through eight no-hit innings — just as he did on Aug. 24 against the Angels. But in a cruel twist of fate for Francis, and a massive source...
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Only one person participated in the Mets’ “OMG” celebration at Citi Field on Tuesday night. And it wasn’t anyone wearing orange and blue. Rather, it was Austin Adams, who the Mets DFA’d on Feb. 6 and traded to the Oakland A’s for cash on March 24. Adams appeared in seven spring training games for the Mets but didn’t end up cracking the roster. Since...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets wrapped up a grueling road trip with another ugly loss to the Mariners Sunday evening. Unlike the first two games of the series, they scored a run this time, but they still got blown out 12-1. They were outscored 22-1 in the series. The sweep comes off the heels of a series win in Colorado. The slumping Braves lost on Sunday too, though, allowing seven runs in...
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The Mets have designated left-handed reliever Jake Diekman for assignment, the team announced on Monday. In a corresponding move, they recalled left-hander Matt Gage from Triple-A Syracuse. Diekman, who signed with the Mets in February, struggled to the tune of a 5.63 ERA during his time in New York. He struck out 40 batters in 32 innings, but also walked 24 and surrendered seven home runs. The...
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Reliever Reed Garrett was placed on the injured list as part of a flurry of bullpen transactions the Mets made on Wednesday. The Mets also activated right-hander Phil Maton, who they acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. They recalled left-hander Danny Young from Triple-A Syracuse, while optioning rookie Eric Orze back down. Garrett was placed on the 15-day IL with right elbow...
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