Author: Marshall Field

Conforto Has Been Symptom Free for Three Days

With the all the craziness coming out of New York Mets camp on Monday regarding Yoenis Cespedes’ ankle, Mickey Callaway’s job status and the like, there was a snippet of unquestionably good news that may have gotten swept under the rug with all the hubbub. Mets right fielder Michael Conforto has been free of concussive symptoms for three days according to GM Brodie Van Wagenen....

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Series Preview: Mets Conclude Road Trip With Three Against Marlins

The New York Mets finish their six-game road trip with three games against the Miami Marlins. It will be the second time this year the Mets will visit Marlins Park. On April 1-3, the Mets swept a three-game set against the Marlins and overall are undefeated against Miami so far in 2019 with a 5-0 mark. The Mets will visit South Florida once more this year for a weekend series July 12-14. The...

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Jeff Wilpon, Van Wagenen, Callaway Get Together in Unexpected Meeting

It seems that winning only five of their last 14 games or going 1-5-1 in their last seven series did not sit well with New York Mets ownership. So even though the season is not even one-quarter complete, Mets COO Jeff Wilpon summoned general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and manager Mickey Callaway for an unannounced meeting before Friday’s game against the Miami Marlins according to Joel...

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Ed Kranepool Had Successful Kidney Transplant Surgery

Former Met Ed Kranepool underwent successful kidney transplantation surgery Wednesday at Stony Brook University Hospital. The doctor who performed the procedure said that the new kidney is functioning “close to normal.” Kranepool, 74, was on a waiting list to find the proper match for a transplant for two years prior to Wednesday’s surgery. His wait was compromised by the fact...

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Mets Stumble to Padres 3-2, Fall Three Games Under .500

The New York Mets lost the final game of their six game road trip, 3-2, to the San Diego Padres. (box score) The Mets finished their sojourn to Milwaukee and San Diego with a 1-5 record dropping their overall record to 17-20. They are off tomorrow before beginning a micro-home stand of only three games against the Miami Marlins. New York is now 0-4 in rubber games this year and 1-5-1 in their...

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