Author: Joe D

Mets Rookies Dress Up In “A League Of Their Own” Uniforms

Reportedly, none of the Mets’ rookies were seen crying over dressing up in their Rockford Peaches and Racine Belles uniforms as featured in the film “A League Of Their Own.” Catcher Rene Rivera led the lineup as seen left to right with Brandon Nimmo, T.J. Rivera, Ty Kelly, Josh Smoker, Matt Reynolds, Robert Gsellman, Gavin Cecchini, and Seth Lugo. They tried to get Jeff Wilpon...

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Wild Card Game Thread: Cards vs Reds, Rockies vs Giants

St. Louis Cardinals (82‐76) vs. Cincinnati Reds (67‐91) RHP Alex Reyes (4‐1, 1.58) vs. RHP Dan Straily (14‐8, 3.74) Reds Lineup 1. Jose Peraza (R) SS 2. Hernan Iribarren (L) CF 3. Joey Votto (L) 1B 4. Adam Duvall (R) LF 5. Eugenio Suarez (R) 3B 6. Ivan De Jesus Jr. (R) 2B 7. Tucker Barnhart (S) C 8. Tony Renda (R) RF 9. Dan Straily (R) P Cardinals Lineup 1. Matt Carpenter (L) 1B 2. Randal...

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Character.

It can be frustrating as a writer when you have so much you want to say but so little time to say it all. In your mind you begin to reduce and dissect about a quarter million words down to 500 and you hope that in the end, you did enough to convey your true sentiments as passionately as you can. When it comes to the last three days of soul-crushing, gut-wrenching emotions in Miami, after the...

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Duda Was Scratched Due To Soreness

First baseman Lucas Duda was a late scratch from Wednesday’s lineup due to soreness, according to a report by Marc Carig of Newsday. He was replaced at first base by James Loney. Duda, 30, missed four months of the season with a stress fracture in his back and has been eased back slowly since rejoining the team. He had a bases clearing double on Tuesday and has gone 5-for-15 with four...

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Report: Matz To Undergo Elbow Surgery To Remove Bone Spurs

Sources tell ESPN’s Adam Rubin that Steven Matz will have surgery to remove the bone spur in his pitching elbow. No shoulder surgery will be required, although the impingement remains an issue that will be closely monitored. The Mets have estimated a three-month recovery time for the elbow surgery. Obviously, his season is over. Original Report – 11:00 AM Manager Terry Collins all...

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