Author: Michael Mayer

NLDS Game Thread: Rockies vs. Brewers, Braves vs. Dodgers

Game 1 Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 5:07 p.m. ET (FS1) RHP Antonio Senzatela (6-6, 4.38) vs. RHP Brandon Woodruff (3-0, 3.61) Curtis Granderson is on the NLDS roster for the Brewers, and here is the breakdown of the matchup including Game 1 lineups. Game 1 Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 8:37 p.m. ET (MLB Network) RHP Mike Foltynewicz (13-10, 2.85) vs. LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu (7-3,...

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Could DeGrom Be Next Face of Mets?

Last weekend wasn’t only the end of a great on the field career for David Wright, but also left an opening for the face of the New York Mets franchise. Jacob deGrom is coming off a historic season on the mound (1.70 ERA) in which he will almost certainly take home the 2018 NL Cy Young and is likely to garner consideration in the MVP race as well. DeGrom, 30, talked to Mike Puma of the New...

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Gary LaRocque Expected to Interview for Mets GM Job

Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports is reporting that the New York Mets are expected to interview former employee Gary LaRocque for their GM opening. LaRocque, 65, is currently working as the director of players development for the St. Louis Cardinals and has spent 43 years in professional baseball. The former Mets’ scouting director worked in the organization from 1998 through 2006 and has been...

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Wright’s Defensive Gems

On Thursday, we went through some of David Wright’s biggest moments on the offensive side, so today let’s look at the iconic moments from the two-time Gold Glover’s defense. Wright certainly had his ups and downs when it came defensively during his career with the Mets but he won back-to-back gold gloves in 2007 and 2008. He should’ve won again in 2012 when he led the NL...

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Lugo, Gsellman Shut Down for Season

New York Mets right-handed relievers Seth Lugo and Robert Gsellman will not pitch during the final series of the 2018 season because of workload according to manager Mickey Callaway. Lugo, 28, finishes off a strong season with a 2.66 ERA, 3.17 FIP, 1.08 WHIP and 103 strikeouts compared to only 28 walks in 101.1 innings. He made 54 appearances including five starts and set a new career-high with...

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