The New York Mets snapped their 14-game winless streak with a convincing 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs to wrap up their spring training on a high note. Left-hander Steven Matz started for the Mets and turned in his best performance of the spring, firing five no-hit innings and walking two while striking out six batters. Over his last two starts, Matz allowed just one run and one hit in 9 2/3...
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This is it everybody… The New York Mets complete their two game series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday at Cashman Field in Las Vegas. Mets southpaw Steven Matz opposes Cubs right-hander Jason Hammel in the final spring training game as the Mets try to snap a 14-game winless streak. After tonight’s game the Mets will board a flight to Kansas City for the MLB Season Opener on Sunday...
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The New York Mets were defeated by the Chicago Cubs by a score of 5-1 on Thursday night at Cashman Field in Las Vegas. They have now gone winless in their last 14 games. Said Terry Collins, “Who cares. I don’t really care.” Paul Sewald started for the Mets in place of Jacob deGrom and the Las Vegas born right-hander tossed three shutout innings in front of his hometown crowd....
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Mets outfield prospect Travis Taijeron received the organization’s John J. Murphy Award, given annually to the team’s top rookie in major league spring training camp. Taijeron batted .368 with a .432 OBP and .658 slugging percentage for the Mets with two home runs and team-high 11 RBIs in 38 at-bats. Last year, Taijeron displayed the power scouts expected of him when he was drafted...
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VEGAS, BABY!!! The New York Mets now head to Las Vegas for a rare two-game exhibition series against the Chicago Cubs beginning with a a game tonight at 8:05 PM. Right-handed pitching prospect Paul Sewald will start for the Mets and will oppose right-hander Ryan Williams for the Cubs at Cashman Field. Also expected to pitch for the Mets is RHP Chasen Bradford. On Friday, LHP Steven Matz will...
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