Author: Josh Finkelstein

Mets Call Up Scott Copeland

MMO has learned that the Mets have called up right-handed pitcher Scott Copeland from Triple-A Las Vegas. The Mets have not announced a corresponding move yet and the team will also need to add him to the 40-man roster. The 30-year old has made five starts between Double-A Binghmaton and Triple-A Las Vegas this season and has gone 4-0 with a 3.81 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts in 28 1/3...

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Mets Offense Continues to Have First Inning Success

The Mets offense has been scorching hot the last five games (four days) as they have scored 30 runs. The biggest reason for that might have to with their first inning success. Seven of those runs have come in the first inning alone in that span. One reason for the Mets first inning success could very well be the presence of Brandon Nimmo at the top of the order, as he has scored the team’s...

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Cabrera Continues to Be Model of Consistency Despite Defensive Struggles

Without Asdrubal Cabrera last night, the Mets offense would not have even given the pitching staff a chance to win the game last night against the Atlanta Braves, which they lost in walk-off in the ninth inning by a score of 7-6. The 32-year old went 2-for-5 with two home runs (his ninth and tenth on the year) and three RBI. His first homer came in the top of the third inning off Anibal Sanchez...

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Early Departure From Matz Dooms Mets

Coming into last night’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the Mets’ bullpen was really in need of a strong start from Steven Matz, as the bullpen had been overworked on Monday during the doubleheader. On top of it, Noah Syndergaard was placed on the disabled list, which forced the team to move Seth Lugo to the rotation. Jason Vargas is pitching today on three days rest as well now,...

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Flores Headed to NY For Lower Back Tests, Evans to Atlanta

Wilmer Flores is heading back to New York to receive tests on his sore lower back. Phillip Evans, as speculated by Betsy Helfand earlier after he was removed from the game for the Las Vegas 51s, is heading to Atlanta to just in case the third baseman needs to go on the disabled list. Original Post- May 27, 3:39 p.m. Wilmer Flores was removed from today’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers...

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