The Mets head into an important offseason with multiple needs and a fan base that hopes a new owner with deep pockets will change the tune on free agent spending. Among those needs is certainly a catcher, which has been the hottest topic with arguably the best in the game, J.T. Realmuto set to hit the open market. But, is catcher a bigger position of need than starting pitchers for a rotation...
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October 9th has been a good day in Mets recent playoff history with multiple memorable moments including Jacob deGrom’s playoff debut in 2015 and Todd Pratt sending the Mets to the NLCS in 1999. DeGromination Begins Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom was coming off a terrific 2015 season in which he posted a 2.54 ERA, WHIP under 1.00, and had 205 strikeouts in 191 innings. That earned deGrom...
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Baseball America released their 2020 All-Rookie team and the Mets’ David Peterson was among the group chosen. Peterson, 25, went 6-2 with a 3.44 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and allowed just 36 hits in 49 2/3 innings over nine starts and one relief appearance. The former first rounder was even more impressive down the stretch, posting a 2.00 ERA in his last three starts including his first career...
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Four Wild Card games were played on Thursday with three of them ending the series. The Braves, Dodgers, and A’s all moved on to the next round with wins. The game between the Marlins and Cubs was postponed due to inclement weather. Marlins vs Cubs, 2:08 p.m. ET, Game 2 (Marlins Up 1-0) – ABC RHP Sixto Sanchez vs RHP Yu Darvish Cubs game 1 starter Kyle Hendricks was in cruise control...
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Wednesday was a wild day with eight games starting at noon eastern time and getting over in the wee hours of Thursday morning. Three American League series came to an end with the Yankees, Rays, and Astros moving on to the next round. The Yankees and Rays will square off in the next round, and the Astros wait for the winner of the White Sox vs Athletics series. Reds vs Braves, 12:08 p.m. ET,...
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