Amed Rosario has had an up-and-down season to date as he has shown the potential of being a star shortstop in this league while also dealing with his fair share of struggles. While I think everyone knew he wasn’t a finished product on the offensive side of the equation, the more disappointing part is that his defense doesn’t appear to be either. On the year, the 22-year old has -6...
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Jacob deGrom proved once again why he is one of the best pitchers in the National League and without a doubt the ace of this team on Saturday night against the Chicago Cubs. However, he would once again go unrewarded for his efforts. In seven innings (116 pitches) last night, the right-hander allowed only one run, seven hits, and three walks (one intentional) in seven brilliant innings of work....
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The New York Mets (27-26) defeated the Atlanta Braves (32-23) by a score of 4-1 at SunTrust Park to split the four-game series with their division rivals. Pitching Jason Vargas started for the Mets and delivered his best start of the season. The left-hander ran into trouble in the second inning by allowing a double to Charlie Culberson and then intentionally walking Dansby Swanson, but outside...
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Assistant GM John Ricco told reporters on Wednesday that Wilmer Flores is dealing with a “disc issue” in his lower back. The third baseman was placed on the disabled list on Monday after being removed from Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning. No timetable was given for a potential return. Flores, 26, is having a down year offensively but had been...
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In order to make room for the Scott Copeland and Tim Peterson on the 40-man roster, the team made an expected move as well as one that was somewhat surprising. According to Laura Albanese of Newsday, the team transferred Juan Lagares to the 60-day DL and also DFA’d left-hander P.J. Conlon. Lagares was unsurprising considering he is expected to miss the rest of the season with a torn...
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