Author: Josh Finkelstein

Syndergaard Tosses Seven Inning Gem Against Diamondbacks

Noah Syndergaard started for the Mets today against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The right-hander has been one of the Mets most effective starters for the team so far this season, with a 3-1 record to go along with a 3.14 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 61 strikeouts in nine starts (51 1/3 innings pitched). However, for much of the season, he has struggled to go deep into games, as he only had recorded an out...

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Callaway: Gsellman and Lugo Will Get Starts At Some Point

Mickey Callaway said this morning that the team expects to give Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo starts at some point this season, despite a decision not being imminent Both former starters have been very effective as relievers thus far this season. Lugo is 1-0 with a 1.98 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 28 strikeouts in 27 1/3 innings (16 appearances), while Gsellman is 4-0 with a 2.93 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 25...

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Matz Shaky in Four Innings Against Diamondbacks

Steven Matz started for the Mets last night and did not find nearly the same success he found in his last two outings. In the second inning, Matz allowed Devin Marrero to hit a one-out double that he a later scored on by way of an RBI single by John Ryan Murphy. After being given a 2-1 lead from a Michael Conforto two-run homer in the bottom of the inning, Matz pitched a clean third. However, in...

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Flores Continues To Flash Late Game Magic

Wilmer Flores, basically ever since his walk-off home run on July 31, 2015, a mere 48 hours after almost being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers, has become an icon in a Mets uniform despite not even being an everyday player. Last night was a shining example of that for Flores as he delivered his second walk-off RBI of the season and the eighth walk-off RBI of his career with his walk-off...

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Mesoraco Finally Gives Mets Some Thump At Catcher

Devin Mesoraco was acquired, along with cash, last Monday for Matt Harvey as the team asked the team for a catcher in order to stop the bleeding at the position with Travis d’Arnaud and Kevin Plawecki both injured. Mesoraco was the best option they could find in exchange for the former ace and so far that has worked out pretty well for the Mets. On the offensive end, Mesoraco has not been...

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