The beginning of James McCann’s tenure with the New York Mets was certainly disappointing. After signing a four-year, $40.6 million deal in the offseason, the veteran backstop struggled both offensively and defensively. McCann slumped to the tune of a .338 slugging percentage, struck out 22 times, and homered just twice during the month of May. He ultimately ended up losing his starting job...
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With the majority of the regulars in the New York Mets starting lineup still residing on the injured list, the ‘Bench Mob’ just continues to make the most of the golden opportunity in front of them. Of note, infielder Jose Peraza has been one of the more impressive standouts of the group to step up and fill-in. On the season, Peraza is hitting .211 and has a .601 OPS with a pair of homers and...
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The month of May was a bit of a roller coaster for the New York Mets. Despite losing the majority of their Opening Day starting lineup to injuries, the Mets somehow ended the month with a stellar 17-9 record. They also held their own against their National League East opponents, wrapping up with a record of 6-3 on the month. Prior to Tuesday’s heartbreaking extra-inning loss, the Mets were...
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According to Tim Britton the The Athletic, New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Tylor Megill has been promoted from Double-A Binghamton to Triple-A Syracuse. Megill, MMO’s 28th best prospect, has gotten his 2021 season off to a tremendous start for the Rumble Ponies. Over his first five starts, the right is 2-1 with a 3.12 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 42 strikeouts over 26 innings pitched. He has...
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Since his arrival from the Milwaukee Brewers early last week, outfielder Billy McKinney has been a pleasant surprise for the New York Mets. Early-on in his Mets tenure, the sweet-swinging left-hander has been showcasing his power. Through his first 13 at-bats with the Mets, McKinney has a 1.055 OPS and three extra-base hits, including home runs in back-to-back games. McKinney went 1-for-5, but...
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