Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports that the Mets have not yet written off Wilmer Flores as their No. 1 shortstop. However, he adds that the consensus among in-the-know observers is that at some point they will need to pull the trigger and obtain a top-tier shortstop if they truly plan to capitalize on their standout pitching and contend before prospect Amed Rosario, 19, is ready to contribute...
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Since the end of their 11-game winning streak on April 24th, the Mets have averaged just three runs a game and posted a .224 average, both are ranked dead last in the NL. Here are some disturbing trends: Leading off an inning the Mets are batting .193 with a .278 on-base percentage in 284 plate appearances. The Mets have too many dead spots in the lineup. Leadoff hitters are batting .215, 6th...
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New York Mets reliever Buddy Carlyle (5.63 ERA) may be headed to the disabled list according to Manager Terry Collins. Carlyle was pulled from Monday’s game against the Chicago Cubs after his lower back tightened and he experienced spasms. “He needed help to get down the steps when his back tightened up and his hamstring tightened up on him,” Collins said. (Adam Rubin, ESPN New...
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One of the things that makes New York Baseball so compelling and fun to follow is the great rivalry between National and American League teams. In the 40s and 50s the Yankees and Dodgers were like the Hatfields and McCoys even though the only time they faced each other were when they both made the post season. The real rivalry was being waged on the streets of New York by fans in schoolyards,...
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The New York Mets (20-11) head to Wrigley Field tonight to begin a four game series with the Chicago Cubs (15-15). Here are the pitching matchups: Monday: RHP Jacob deGrom (3-3, 2.95) vs. LHP Jon Lester (2-2, 4.04), 8:05 PM Tuesday: RHP Noah Syndergaard (MLB debut) vs. RHP Jake Arrieta (3-3, 3.41), 8:05 PM Wednesday: RHP Matt Harvey (5-1, 2.72) vs. RHP Jason Hammel (3-1, 3.52), 8:05 PM...
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