Author: John Flanigan

Manfred: Seven-Inning Doubleheaders, Extra-Inning Rule Likely Eliminated Next Season

Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed the future status of some of the newly added rule changes around the game while speaking with the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Tuesday afternoon prior to the 2021 All-Star Game. Among other topics, Manfred said he expects that seven inning doubleheaders and the extra-inning rule with a runner starting on second base will not be a part of the...

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Thomas Szapucki to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Well Mets fans, the Mets pitching depth has suffered yet another blow. Sources have told Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com that New York Mets 10th-ranked prospect left-hander Thomas Szapucki will undergo season-ending ulnar nerve transposition surgery. Szapucki has dealt with his fair-share of injury problems throughout his tenure in the organization. Over his career, Szapucki has missed time due to...

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Players of the Week: Megill Continues Shining, Lindor Heats Up

What started off as such a big week for the New York Mets ended with one of their more frustrating losses of the season on Sunday afternoon. The Mets opened things up taking two out of three from the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers. Youngster Tylor Megill continued his success, carrying the Mets to a series opening 4-2 win on Monday night. After a rainout on Tuesday, the Mets again split a...

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Mets Power Their Way to 13-4 Win Over Pirates

The New York Mets (46-38) used a 10-run sixth inning to propel themselves to a 13-4 beatdown of the Pittsburgh Pirates (32-55) in the series opener on Friday night at Citi Field. Newly named National League All-Star Taijuan Walker took the ball for the Mets in this one. The right-hander struggled with his command early and often on the night, but was able to work his way into and out of trouble...

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Mets vs. Brewers Postponed, Doubleheader Scheduled for Wednesday

Well Mets fan, let’s play two..again! The New York Mets have announced that after a two and a half hour rain delay, Tuesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers has officially been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up on Wednesday afternoon as part of a split game doubleheader. Game 1 will start at 2:10 PM, and Game 2 will follow as scheduled at 7:10 PM. The Mets likely held out...

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