Author: Michael Garaffa

Morning Briefing: Injured Mets Close to Return

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets won a great game Friday against the Marlins, 6-4. Brandon Nimmo hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth that proved to be the difference in the ballgame. Edwin Díaz was almost immaculate as he struck out all three batters on ten pitches, all for strikes. Liz Evangelou provided a detailed recap of the win. The Mets received some good news surrounding some...

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MMO Trade Profile: David Peralta, LF

Position: LF Bats/Throws: L/L Age: 8/14/1987 (34) Traditional Stats: 77 G, 59 H, 11 HR, 37 RBI, .236 BA, .303 OBP Advanced Stats: 0.5 WAR, .317 wOBA, 101 wRC+ Rundown David Peralta is a very intriguing player in 2022. Peralta, also known as the “Freight Train,” once hit 30 home runs and hit .293 in 2018. However, 2022 has not been as kind to Peralta. The Diamondbacks’ left...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Set To Face Marcus Stroman In Doubleheader

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets were rained out Friday, and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader. Game one will start at 2:20 p.m. ET, as Taijuan Walker will face off against former Met Marcus Stroman. Game two begins at 8:05 p.m. ET, where Max Scherzer will go against Drew Smyly. Saturday marks the 2022 MLB Futures Game at Dodger Stadium. The annual event showcases the future stars...

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Morning Briefing: Jacob DeGrom Praises Francisco Álvarez

Good morning, Mets fans! Jacob deGrom made his third rehab outing Thursday for Syracuse. He threw 42 pitches over four innings, striking out four while allowing only two hits. James Villani wrote a detailed report on his outing. The most interesting part of this outing was that Mets top prospect Francisco Álvarez had the pleasure of catching deGrom. Many have their eye on Álvarez in 2o22, as his...

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Morning Briefing: Happy Keith Hernandez Day!

Good morning, Mets fans! Before the 4:10 p.m. ET game against the Marlins Saturday, the Mets will be retiring Keith Hernandez’s number 17. Hernandez will become the fourth Met in history to have his number retired, joining Tom Seaver (#41), Mike Piazza (#31) and Jerry Koosman (#36). Latest MLB News MLB announced that veterans Miguel Cabrera and Albert Pujols will be playing in the 2022...

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