Author: John Flanigan

Morning Briefing: Matz Looks To Help Mets Avoid Sweep

Good morning Mets fans! The Mets look to avoid the series sweep tonight at Citi Field as they send Steven Matz to the mound. He will be opposed by Tanner Roark, and first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Yesterday, the Mets dropped their section straight game to the Washington Nationals 5-2 at Citi Field. Check out the highlights below. Latest Mets News Yesterday, the Mets called up...

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Game Recap: Mets Drop Second Straight 5-2 Against Nats

The New York Mets (12-4) dropped their second straight game to the Washington Nationals (9-9) by a score of 5-2 on Tuesday night at Citi Field. Pitching Zack Wheeler made his second start of the season on Tuesday night against the Nationals. In the first, he worked his way into and out of trouble. Trea Turner led off the game with a double to deep center. Wheeler then walked both Bryce Harper...

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Mets Have Not Reached Out to Rays or Red Sox Regarding Catchers

Kristie Ackert of the NY Daily News has reported that the Mets have not reached out to the Tampa Bay Rays or the Boston Red Sox regarding a trade for a catcher. With Travis d’Arnaud headed for surgery this week, and Kevin Plawecki out for what is said to be “a couple of weeks,” there have been talks about the Mets looking for an upgrade behind the plate. Two of the many options who...

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Game Recap: Frazier Homers Twice in 6-5 Win Over Brewers

The New York Mets won their ninth straight game and increased their record to 11-1 as they defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 on Friday night at Citi Field. Pitching Steven Matz worked around a leadoff walk and a stolen base in a scoreless first inning. Matz struck out Orlando Arcia, and was helped out by a nice leaping catch by Yoenis Cespedes in a 1-2-3 second. Matz hit Jett Bandy and walked...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Set Record For Best Start

Good morning Mets fans! Zack Wheeler will make his season debut tonight as the Mets look to finish off the series sweep and extend their winning streak to eight games at 7:10 p.m. at Marlins Park. Zack Wheeler will make his season debut against Jarlin Garcia. Last night, the comeback kids clinched the best start in franchise history (9-1) with an 8-6 win over the Miami Marlins. In a...

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