Update: Matt Harvey showed up to Citi Field and apologized for missing mandatory workout. “I just truly screwed up,” he told reporters, but did not state a specific reason or take questions. “Obviously today was not the greatest,” Harvey said. “I know we had a mandatory workout and certainly the last thing I want to do is not be here with my team. Basically,...
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Here’s a fascinating article by Mike Rosenbaum of MLB.com who spoke to Mets general manager Sandy Alderson about a variety of topics including how his rebuild centered around high-upside pitching prospects. “The strategy in building the team focused on the pitching, primarily the starting pitching, and that’s where the enthusiasm for our franchise’s future began to...
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The broadcast times for the NL Division Series between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers are as follows: Game 1: Friday 9:45 PM EST on TBS Game 2: Saturday: 9:07 PM EST on TBS …Those are some pretty late start times for the kiddies… Bad job… Postseason Field American League • Toronto Blue Jays (AL East) • Kansas City Royals (AL Central) • Texas Rangers (AL West) • New...
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According to Washington Post beat reporter James Wagner, the Nationals have fired manager Matt Williams. “After a tumultuous and disappointing 2015 season, the Washington Nationals have fired Manager Matt Williams with a year remaining on his contract.” “Expected to repeat as National League East champions and contend for their first World Series title, the Nationals and their...
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The Mets announced that C Anthony Recker, RHP Bobby Parnell, OF Eric Young, RHP Logan Verrett, and IF Eric Campbell are heading to Port St. Lucie and have not made the postseason roster. All five players were told to stay in shape and be ready in case they are needed. This means that outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis has made the cut along with catcher Kevin Plawecki who will back up Travis...
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