New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores made his second rehab appearance for the St. Lucie Mets on Wednesday night as he works his way back from lower back soreness. Flores, 26, went 2-for-3 including a runs-scoring single in the sixth inning for the Mets only run of the game in their 6-1 loss. The utility infielder played seven innings defensively at first base. On Tuesday night, Flores went...
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New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway announced that Noah Syndergaard has been scratched from his start on Sunday night against the New York Yankees. Right-hander Seth Lugo will take his place as the Mets starter on Sunday. Syndergaard complained of swelling and discomfort in his right index finger after playing catch recently. Syndergaard last pitched on May 25, when he was pulled with 78...
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The New York Mets announced on Friday afternoon that they’ve placed right-handed reliever Jeurys Familia on the 10-day disabled list with a sore right shoulder. In the corresponding move, the Mets have recalled right-handed reliever Jacob Rhame from Triple-A Las Vegas. Familia, 28, is 2-3 with 14 saves, a 2.48 ERA and 33 strikeouts compared to only nine walks this season in 29 innings. He...
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The Subway Series began in 1997 with one of the most memorable moments to date with New York Mets right-hander Dave Mlicki throwing a complete game shutout against the New York Yankees on June 16. Overall, the Mets and Yankees have played 117 games with the Bronx Bombers dominating the series with 70 victories including four of them in the 2000 World Series. Let’s take a look at a few of...
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Until recently the New York Mets had serious questions in their rotation outside of Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom. Steven Matz, Jason Vargas and Zack Wheeler have answered the call – at least in the recent short-term – as the rotation has been the Mets strength over the last three weeks. Dating back to May 18, the Mets starting rotation has a National League best 2.54 ERA and...
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