Author: Michael Mayer

Olney: Mets Still in Wait-And-See Mode for Trade Deadline

Buster Olney of ESPN is reporting the Mets have indicated to other teams they have yet to decide whether they will be strict sellers or buyers at the 2019 trade deadline. The Mets are currently in fourth place in the National League East with their 39-48 record and their 48 losses are tied for the second most in the NL (only Marlins have more with 52). The Mets have lost 8 of their last 10 and...

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Mets Minors Recap: Ruben Tejada Homers, Continues Strong Season for Syracuse

Syracuse (42-44) 7, Buffalo (43-42) 5 Box Score Ruben Tejada (3B) 2-for-4, HR (5th), 3 RBI, .340/.425/.521 Tejada now has a .968 OPS this season in 41 minor league games back in the Mets system. The 29-year-old has played shortstop, second base, and third base. Rajai Davis and Travis Taijeron each had two hits in the game. Danny Espinosa hit his 12th homer of the season. RHP Chris Mazza (3.81)...

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Jeurys Familia, Luis Avilan, Justin Wilson Activated From IL

The New York Mets announced a series of moves on Tuesday afternoon before the start of their two-game series with the New York Yankees. Relievers Jeurys Familia, Luis Avilan, and Justin Wilson have been activated off the injured list while infielder Luis Guillorme has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. In the corresponding moves, right-handed relievers Stephen Nogosek, Brooks Pounders, Chris...

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Pete Alonso Will Participate in 2019 Home Run Derby

Mike Mazzeo of Yahoo Sports reports that New York Mets rookie slugger Pete Alonso will participate in Major League Baseball’s 2019 Home Run Derby next month in Cleveland. Alonso, 24, has already set the Mets rookie home run record with 27 long balls this year. The first baseman is hitting .277/.367/.625 with 18 doubles and 61 RBI. The former second round pick is on pace to shatter the Mets...

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MMO Exclusive: Recently Promoted Right-Handed Pitcher, Chris Mazza

The Mets picked up right-handed pitcher Chris Mazza in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft on December 13 during the Winter Meetings. On Wednesday, it was reported that in his eighth minor league season, Mazza was finally getting his first call-up to the big leagues. The Mets selected his contract from Triple-A Syracuse after posting a 3.59 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 72.2 innings this year....

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