The talk of the Steel City was the New York Mets’ debut of pitcher Marcus Stroman. After six years in the American League, the Mets acquired Stroman just a day before the trading deadline. He was all smiles during the pre-game saying “I’m in a great place” and very excited to be a New York Met. He may have been a little too amped up for his first start. Stroman, who...
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All good things must come to an end. After winning seven games in a row, the New York Mets (53-56) lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates (48-61) on Friday by a score of 8-4. (box score) Steven Matz made the start for the Mets and breezed through the Bucs’ lineup first time around. But when the Pirates faced Matz the second time in the fourth inning, they scored five runs and never looked back....
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Sometimes brilliance is taken for granted. New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom has been brilliant and more. He allowed only one run and five hits with 11 strikeouts to help the Mets defeat the Chicago White Sox, 4-2. (box score). It was the Mets 6th straight win. The Mets are 12-5 since the All-Star Break Although deGrom did not get the win (as usual), he was superb. It was the 74th time in his...
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Amidst all the trade rumors, reaction to the Marcus Stroman and Jason Vargas trades, and hoopla surrounding the July 31 trade deadline, there is still the matter of baseball to be played on the field. And for the Mets, who appear to be making a run at the wildcard, instead of selling assets and obtaining young pieces for the future, this upcoming trip against the Chicago White Sox and the...
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With trade rumors swirling around Citi Field like a vortex, one of the principals in the trade talks went out and showed scouts around baseball that he can still throw, and throw hard. Zack Wheeler, who was making his first start since July 7, has been one of several Mets pitchers thought to be on the trading block before the trade deadline on July 31. The Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers and...
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