Coming off a 2015 season in which he hit .312/.373/.382 for the St. Lucie Mets and was named a mid-season and post-season All-Star by the Florida State League, Jeff McNeil still knew he had to do more to impress the Mets. McNeil, Mets 12th rounder from the 2013 draft, spent the offseason (after playing in the Arizona Fall League) adding some muscle to an athletic but thin frame in hopes of...
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For the majority of the New York Mets season the big question surrounding the team has been what will they get from the back-end of the rotation? Well, for one time through the rotation, the Mets got good starts from everyone – something that seemed impossible just last week – including Jason Vargas finally pitching like the Mets had hoped. The last turn through the rotation of Noah...
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The Miami Marlins came into Citi Field on Monday with a National League worst 5.17 earned run average and coming off a brutal loss on Sunday when their bullpen allowed six runs in the ninth inning of a 10-9 loss to the Atlanta Braves. You would think that would be good news for a Mets offense that has struggled in May and is stuck in a tougher spot right now with Yoenis Cespedes and Todd Frazier...
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New York Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki began his rehab assignment with the Las Vegas 51s last night with a bang. Plawecki hit a two-run go-ahead homer in the fifth inning for Vegas in their 4-3 win over the Sacramento River Cats. He also struck out and flew out to left field. The 27-year-old played five innings behind the plate in his first game action since April 11 against the Miami Marlins when...
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Mickey Callaway spoke to reporters before today’s game and said that Todd Frazier has yet to begin running, but has started to take batting practice. Frazier has been eligible for activation since the start of the Mets weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but appears likely to miss at least the remainder of this homestand. Until Frazier returns, Wilmer Flores stands to receive...
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