Author: Josh Finkelstein

Syndergaard Plans to Throw Fewer Max Effort Fastballs

The Noah Syndergaard that the Mets have come to know will likely be returning again at some point this season. In fact, he moved closer with two innings pitched for the Brooklyn Cyclones on Thursday night. However, the new Syndergaard might implement a different approach as he explained to CBS Sports. He said on the matter, “I would like to have a little more body control, as I don’t...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Seeing Red After Taking Two From Phillies

The New York Mets start a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds tonight and will send Matt Harvey to the mound to face Tyler Mahle. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. and will be aired on SNY. Last night, the Mets won 6-3 in a rain shortened game against the Phillies. The Mets bats came scorching as they scored three runs in the bottom of the first after Asdrubal Cabrera drove in a run on an...

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Sandy Alderson Reveals His Plans for Catcher in 2018

Sandy Alderson broke his silence on a few key issues for the Mets Tuesday afternoon. However, the biggest news might have been revealed about his plans for the catching situation next year. He said that he “feels pretty good” about going into next season with Travis d’Arnaud and Kevin Plawecki as his catching tandem. Alderson also said that the two are both “above average...

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Rapid Reaction: Phillies Prove To Be Cure To Mets Woes In 11-7 Win

The New York Mets (59-78) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (52-85) by a score of 11-7 in a Labor Day matinee to begin a three-game series at Citi Field. Pitching:  Rafael Montero started the game for the Mets and looked strong through the first four innings he pitched. The fifth and sixth innings proved to be a problem for him, however, as he allowed four runs and had to be pulled before...

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Chris Flexen Continues To Struggle In Major Leagues

The Astros made Chris Flexen look exactly like he is at the moment: a Double-A pitcher throwing to MLB hitters. He struggled to the tune of allowing seven runs on nine hits to go along with two walks. He also only was able to strike out one batter in his four innings of work. The Mets actually got out of the gates hot and scored two runs in the first inning. However, Flexen gave one of those...

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