Author: John Flanigan

Game Recap: Murphy Homers Twice, Mets Shellacked 25-4 By Nats

The New York Mets (44-60) suffered the most lopsided single-game loss in their franchise history as they were defeated 25-4 by the Washington Nationals (53-53) on Tuesday night at Nationals Park. Pitching Washington jumped on Steven Matz early and often. Trea Turner leadoff the game with a single, he then stole both second and third. A batter later, Bryce Harper doubled to right to give the Nats...

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Phillies Acquire Wilson Ramos from Rays

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired two-time All-Star catcher Wilson Ramos from the Tampa Bay Rays. Joel Sherman reported earlier today that the Phillies were looking for an upgrade behind the plate. Andrew Knapp and rookie Jorge Alfaro have been solid behind the plate, but Ramos takes them to a whole new level. Ramos is currently on the DL with a...

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Mets Likely Won’t Make Any Deals Today

According to Mike Puma of the NY Post, the Mets’ sense at the moment is that they won’t be making any deals prior to today’s non-waiver trade deadline. As of yesterday, the team was all but sold on keeping righty Zack Wheeler. As Buster Olney of ESPN reported, the Mets intend to contend next year, and will need to round out their rotation, and it looks like Zack Wheeler will be part of it.” If...

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Morning Briefing: Trade Deadline Eve

Good morning Mets fans! The Mets are off today, but they travel to National Park to take on their NL East rival on Tuesday night. Yesterday, behind Zack Wheeler’s RBI double and seven scoreless innings, the Mets defeated the Pirates 1-0 to secure the series split. Latest Mets News As per Mike Puma of the New York Post, the New York Mets have been receiving “unsatisfactory offers” for their...

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Game Recap: Pirates Beat Mets 5-4 on Freese Walk-off Single

The New York Mets were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Friday night at PNC Park. Pitching Jason Vargas was helped out by a beautiful barehanded play from Amed Rosario and struck out Gregory Polanco in a 1-2-3 opening inning. After Elias Diaz singled leading off the second, David Freese lined a two run shot to left, cutting the lead to 3-2. Vargas was able to bounce back, and strike out...

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