Author: Michael Mayer

Ruben Amaro Jr. Not Returning to Mets

As the Mets continue to make changes to their front office, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports that special assistant to the GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will not return to the Mets following the 2019 season. Amaro was hired to be the first base coach under Mickey Callaway back in November of 2017. The former Phillies GM was shifted into the front office during the most recent offseason. On Wednesday, it...

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Mets Minors Recap: Jed Lowrie Homers in Syracuse Victory

Syracuse (73-63) 2, Lehigh Valley (63-72) 0 Box Score 2B Jed Lowrie 1-for-2, HR, BB Lowrie played five innings at second base and was playing in back-to-back nights for the first time in his rehab stint. Mets manager Mickey Callaway announced during his afternoon presser that Brandon Nimmo would be in the lineup, but he was not and then the Mets said it was a scheduled day off. RHP Ervin Santana...

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Paul Sewald Giving Mets Quality Innings

When the Mets selected the contract of Paul Sewald on August 16 it was simply the latest shuffling of the final bullpen spot that hopefully only sees work in blowouts. Instead, after his initial outing back, Sewald has pitched in a couple of key spots and he’s very effective doing so. The 29-year-old has allowed only one run in seven innings since returning to the Mets. During that span he...

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Mets Wild Card Chances Slipping Away

The Mets entered their series last weekend against the Braves at 67-60 coming off a three-game series of the Indians and only one and half games out of the second Wild Card spot. After getting swept by the Braves, the Mets have lost their first two games against the Cubs and see themselves an a game that is essentially a must-win. The Mes enter their Thursday night game against the Cubs four...

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Mets Promote 2019 Draftees Brett Baty, Matthew Allan to Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Cyclones announced that 2019 first rounder Brett Baty and 2019 third rounder Matthew Allan has been added to their roster as they make a playoff push. Baty, 19, is hitting .234/.350/.457 with 14 doubles, two triples, seven home runs, and 31 RBI in 46 pro games. He’s struggled a bit with Kingsport in 41 games (.764 OPS) though he’s hitting .357 with seven extra base hits...

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