Author: John Flanigan

Wright to Begin Simulated Games Upon Return Home

According to Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com, Mets manager Mickey Callaway told reporters this evening that the Mets are currently evaluating David Wright on a day-to-day basis. Mickey Callaway indicated that the team will “get creative” with him once they return home. He noted that the current plan is for Wright to begin playing in simulated games this weekend, which all but shuts down...

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Pete Alonso Ends 51s Season With Walk-off Home Run

Today, the Las Vegas 51s wrapped up the 2018 season, and their time as a Mets affiliate with a matinee against the Sacramento River Cats. In their last game at Cashman Field, the 51s headed to the ninth trailing 3-2. Leading off the bottom of the ninth, Luis Guillorme lined a triple past Peter Bourjos in center. Already 1-for-4 on the day, Mets top prospect Peter Alonso stepped into the box....

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Jay Bruce Will Seek Out Keith Hernandez for First Base Help

According to Mike Puma of the NY Post, Jay Bruce says he will seek out Keith Hernandez when the Mets return home, to discuss first base. Keith is not currently with the Mets in LA, but he says he will be “readily available” and is looking forward to offering assistance with Bruce at first. During his seventeen year playing career, Hernandez took home eleven Gold Glove awards for his...

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Mets Starting Pitching is Trending No.1 Since Mid-August

The 2018 New York Mets are built around their starting pitching, there is no denying that. Even in a lost season, the Mets starting pitching is still going out and doing their jobs consistently well of late. Jacob deGrom has been one of the top pitchers in the game all year. August was no different, as he continued his Cy Young campaign by posting a 1.24 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP in 43.2 innings....

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Jeff McNeil Puts Abilities on Display with Stellar First Month

Mets rookie second baseman Jeff McNeil made his Major League debut on July 24. He appeared as a pinch-hitter, and in his first at-bat he recorded his first hit with a single. Since then, McNeil has taken advantage of every opportunity thrown at him, and hasn’t looked back. McNeil is tied for the second-most hits on the team with 38 since making his debut. He also leads the team with a .383...

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