Author: John Flanigan

Steven Matz Suffers Loss in Rocky Start

Aside from Jacob DeGrom, New York Mets starting pitching has fallen victim to the hitter friendly conditions at Coors Field. On Tuesday night, Jason Vargas only lasted 2.1 innings and allowed seven runs. Wednesday, Seth Lugo lasted just three innings and allowed six runs. Matz started out much like Vargas and Lugo, but he was able to settle down and make it through 6.2 innings, but allowed five...

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Morning Briefing: Lugo Looks to Get Mets Back on Winning Track

Good morning Mets fans! The Mets will send Seth Lugo to the mound as they take on Chad Bettis and the Rockies in the third game of this four-game tonight at 8:40 pm. Last night, Jason Vargas was knocked around by the Rockies as the Mets were defeated 10-8 at Coors Field. Latest Mets News The Mets called up reliever Tim Peterson and placed OF Jay Bruce on the 10-day disabled list. With Bruce...

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Game Recap: Mets Rally Late, Fall to Rockies 10-8

The New York Mets were defeated by the Colorado Rockies by a score of 10-8 at Coors Field on Tuesday night. Pitching The Rockies rallied off four straight hits against Jason Vargas to take a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the first. After Charlie Blackmon singled and Nolan Arenado doubled, Trevor Story reached as Brandon Nimmo lost a ball in the clouds. Ian Desmond then followed that up with a single...

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Nationals Acquire RHP Kelvin Herrera from Royals

According to multiple sources including Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports, the Washington Nationals have acquired RHP Kelvin Herrera from the Kansas City Royals. The Nationals will send #11 prospect OF Blake Perkins, #10 prospect 3B Kelvin Gutierrez, and 17-year old RHP Yohanse Morel. Herrera, one of the best relievers expected to be available, was enjoying an excellent walk year with the Royals. In...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Head To Rocky Mountains High

Good morning Mets fans! Yesterday, a Brandon Nimmo two-run bomb was featured in a four-run ninth inning as the Mets came from behind to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3. Tonight, the Mets look to ride the momentum as they send Jacob deGrom to the mound to open a four-game set with the Rockies. DeGrom will be opposed by lefty Tyler Anderson at 8:40 pm at Coors Field. Latest Mets News Jason...

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