Author: John Flanigan

Game Recap: Frazier Launches Two-Run Shot in 6-3 Win

The New York Mets (34-49) used a five run fifth inning to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays (40-46) 6-3 on Wednesday night at the Rogers Centre. Pitching Corey Oswalt began his night with an easy 1-2-3 bottom of the first. Kendrys Morales crushed a hanging curveball deep to right to give the Blue Jays a 1-0 lead in the second. After the Mets tied the game back up at 1, Oswalt worked around a two out...

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Morning Briefing: Happy Fourth of July Mets Fans!

Good morning, happy Fourth of July! The Mets look to avoid the two-game series sweep as Corey Oswalt takes the mound against Marcus Stroman tonight at 7:07 p.m. at the Rogers Centre. Last night, the Mets bullpen imploded again as they were defeated by the Blue Jays 8-6. Latest Mets News Yoenis Cespedes began a running progression Monday. “All went really well,” according to Mickey...

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Game Recap: Bullpen Implodes Again in 8-6 Loss to Jays

The New York Mets (33-49) were defeated by the Toronto Blue Jays (40-45) by a score of 8-6 on Tuesday night at the Rogers Centre. Pitching Zack Wheeler opened the night by retiring the first nine hitters in order. He touched 99 MPH on his fastball in an easy bottom of the first. Then a nice diving catch by Jose Bautista helped Wheeler work through a quick 1-2-3 second inning. Wheeler then struck...

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Nationals Showing Interest in Reds’ Raisel Iglesias and Matt Harvey

According to Jon Heyman of Fancred, the Washington Nationals have had trade talks with the Cincinnati Reds seeking pitching help. Two of the names that Washington has shown interest in include closer Raisel Iglesias and former Met Matt Harvey. The Reds acquired Harvey from the Mets on May 8 for catcher Devin Mesoraco. Since joining Cincy, Harvey has pitched consistently well. In his past three...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Head North of the Border

Good morning, Mets fans! Yesterday the Mets (33-48) defeated the Miami Marlins (34-51) by a score of 5-2 at SunTrust Park to avoid getting swept in Miami for the first time since September of last season. The Mets are off today but head north of the border to take on the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Zack Wheeler (2-6, 4.47 ERA) will take the hill against Marco Estrada (4-7, 4.53 ERA). The game starts...

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