Mets right-hander Seth Lugo made and his first start since 2018 on Tuesday night against the Marlins, and he was perfect. Lugo, starting for the first time since June 25, 2018, needed only 39 pitches to navigate three perfect innings with five strikeouts. Manager Luis Rojas said before the game Lugo could go 50-60 pitches, but he went to the bullpen a little earlier and they failed him in the...
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As the Mets get ready to return to action on Tuesday with a doubleheader against the Marlins, Brodie Van Wagenen talked to reporters extensively on a variety of different topics. In-House Deadline Acquisitions When asked about how Brodie would treat the trade deadline this season, he noted that getting pitchers David Peterson and Michael Wacha and outfielder Jake Marisnick back from the injured...
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A few hours after Major League Baseball officially announced that the Mets and Yankees would not play at all this weekend, the Mets released the following statement: #Mets Official Statement: pic.twitter.com/GKsRIMu4f7 — New York Mets (@Mets) August 21, 2020 It was reported on Thursday that the Mets had a player and staff member test positive for Covid-19. Initially, their finale against...
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Major League Baseball announced on Friday afternoon that the entire Subway Series scheduled to play this weekend between the Mets and Yankees at Citi Field, has been postponed. The Mets had their game vs the Marlins on Thursday postponed after learning that one player and one staff member tested positive for Covid-19. The identity of the player is unknown. The Mets flew back to New York on...
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Seth Lugo has not only been the Mets best reliever over the last couple of seasons, but one of the better ones in Major League Baseball. He has been moved to the starting rotation beginning with his start on Thursday against the Marlins. That leaves a gaping hole in the Mets already questionable bullpen. Edwin Diaz struck out four on Wednesday in the Mets in 5-3 win over the Marlins, though he...
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