Author: Josh Finkelstein

Mesoraco Leaves Game With Possible Head Injury

Devin Mesoraco was removed from the game in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays, possibly as the result of a head injury. The catcher was hit in the head twice in tonight’s game, once on a foul ball and later on a swing as well. Mesoraco, 30, was 1-for-3 with a two-run home run on the night before being removed from the game. He had appeared in 35 games (104...

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Olney: Minaya Will Have Input in Decision For Mets Next GM

The Mets general manager situation is in disarray right now with it being apparent that Sandy Alderson almost certainly will not rejoin the club this season and very likely will never re-assume the role with the team again. As a result, the Mets are currently employing three people to be responsible for his duties, as John Ricco, Omar Minaya, and J.P. Ricciardi are all operating as co-general...

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Injury Updates Regarding Smith, Syndergaard, and Vargas

Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com reported on some Mets injury situations prior to today’s game. For starters, Dominic Smith has been dealing with a sore wrist for about a week and will return to the lineup on Tuesday when the Mets are in Canada to play the Toronto Blue Jays. Apparently, it was somewhat noteworthy too, as the injury was apparently substantial enough to require an MRI and an...

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Franchise-Worst Month of June Finally Over

Coming into the month of June, the Mets were exactly at .500 in terms of winning percentage with a 27-27 record and they were within striking distance of a playoff spot. However, on July 1, they now sit at 32-48 coming into today’s game against the Miami Marlins as they went 5-21 for the month. To put that into perspective of just how bad that is, keep this in mind. First of all, that is...

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Lack of Talent Is One Thing, Lack of Effort Is Another

After losing to the Miami Marlins yesterday by a score of 5-2, the Mets now own a 32-48 record on the season and a .400 winning percentage which ranks as the worst in the National League. Yes, just seeing the Mets at the very bottom of the standings is enough to make your blood boil, but quite honestly that’s not even what I care about anymore considering they have been out of contention...

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