Manager Terry Collins announced on Thursday morning that Matt Harvey will start Opening Day for the New York Mets when they take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 2. “Deservedly so, in my opinion,” Collins told reporters, citing his dominant performance during the second half and postseason run. Harvey, 27, had a historically strong season coming off Tommy John...
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The New York Mets roared back with four runs in the eighth and ninth innings to beat the Miami Marlins by a score of 8-6 on Tuesday at Roger Dean Stadium. Noah Syndergaard started for the Mets and allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk in 3 2/3 innings pitched. Syndergaard struck out three and his fastball was clocked at 97-99 mph. “I thought I was OK out there,”...
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Terry Collins told reporters that third baseman David Wright will make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the Washington Nationals. Earlier today, the Mets captain took live batting practice against LHP Josh Edgin, telling the team afterward he felt great. On Monday, Wright went 1-for-5 during a minor league game in Port St. Lucie. It was Wright’s first game action of the...
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The New York Mets head to Jupiter to face the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Noah Syndergaard makes his second start of the Spring for the Mets and opposes left-hander Justin Nicolino for the Marlins in a 1:05 PM game at Roger Dean Stadium. New York Mets Juan Lagares, CF Wilmer Flores, SS Travis d’Arnaud, DH Kevin Plawecki, C Eric Campbell, 3B Marc Krauss, 1B Travis Taijeron, RF T.J. Rivera, 2B...
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The New York Mets were defeated by the Detroit Tigers by a score of 9-2 this afternoon at Joker Marchant Stadium. Seth Lugo, who started in place of Jacob deGrom, pitched two scoreless frames allowing no hits and a walk while striking out two. Robert Gsellman was hammered for three runs on three hits and three walks in two innings pitched. Hansel Robles fared no better, allowing two runs on...
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