Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez hit an important personal milestone on this date in 2006 during his second season with the Mets. The Mets were taking on the Braves at Shea Stadium with right-hander Jorge Sosa starting for Atlanta. Mets right fielder Xavier Nady tied the game at 1-1 with a solo homer in the bottom of the second inning. First baseman Carlos Delgado hit a two-run shot in the...
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Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that Major League Baseball is looking at potentially having a 2020 season playing games at Spring Training facilities in Arizona and Florida. The biggest change would be the adjustment of all divisions. The makeup of the divisions would be based on the proximity of the spring sites. With that said, the Mets would play in the same division as the Miami...
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Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association, and Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on Friday morning the creation of the first ever competitive MLB The Show league featuring only Major League players. All 30 teams will have one representative, with Jeff McNeil playing for the Mets. Here’s the full list of players participating including Juan Soto, Fernando...
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On this date in 1987, the Mets traded for a young right-handed pitcher from the Royals, David Cone. Cone, 24 at the time of the trade, struggled in his first taste of the major leagues with the Royals in 1986. The former third round pick posted a 5.56 ERA and 1.85 WHIP in 22 2/3 innings. The Mets sent catcher Ed Hearn, pitcher Rick Anderson, and pitching prospect Mauro Gozzo to Kansas City for...
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The Mes announced on Thursday afternoon that they’ve optioned relievers Paul Sewald and Daniel Zamora to Triple-A Syracuse. The left-handed Zamora was extremely impressive in five innings this spring, allowing only one run and striking out eight. He faced 15 right-handed batters, only three of them had hits and six of them struck out. Zamora has a 4.08 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 17 2/3 big...
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