Author: John Flanigan

Matt Harvey Struggles in Return from Suspension

New York Mets RHP Matt Harvey struggled in his first start since being suspended last week against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. Harvey suffered the loss as the Mets fell 7-4. The struggling righty allowed five runs on seven hits, and walked five and struck out six. Harvey’s struggles with the long ball continued as he allowed three homers, he has now allowed a total of ten this season,...

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Tommy Milone Solid in Mets Debut

  The New York Mets couldn’t have asked for much more out of left-handed starter Tommy Milone in his Mets debut while pitching on 10 days rest. Milone lasted five innings Wednesday afternoon and allowed two runs on six hits, five of which were singles. He also walked a pair and stuck out five on the afternoon. Milone also helped out his own cause with an RBI single that extended the...

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Rapid Reaction: Neil Walker Walks It Off As Mets Win 4-3

The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Monday night at Citi Field thanks to a Neil Walker walk-off RBI single. Pitching Jacob deGrom made only a pair of mistakes on the night. He allowed a two-run home run to Hunter Pence in the first and a solo homer to Buster Posey in the sixth. Other than that, deGrom was lights out as he allowed three runs on four hits and struck out...

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T.J. Rivera Making Most of His Opportunity

Throughout his career T.J. Rivera has done nothing but hit no matter where he has played. Last year in 33 games in the majors he hit .333/.345/.476 with four double and three homers. On the kid, Terry Collins told reporters, “He’s dangerous. He swings the bat, he’s aggressive.” This year the Mets are seeing much of the same from Rivera. Due to his recent hot stretch Rivera was moved all the way...

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Mets Considered Swapping Reyes and Cabrera Defensively

Sources told Mike Puma of the New York Post, that the Mets have at least discussed restructuring the left side of their infield. However, at this point the plan of swapping Jose Reyes to shortstop and Asdrubal Cabrera to third base has gained little traction. Cabrera, who is battling knee soreness that has limited his range, is against the idea of moving from shortstop to third base and club...

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