Latest Update from Mets: Catcher Kevin Plawecki suffered a left hand injury in the game Wednesday night at Miami. An X-ray taken that night was negative. A follow-up MRI at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York yesterday revealed a hairline fracture. Plawecki will be placed on the 10-Day Disabled List, retroactive to April 12. Treatment of the injury will not require surgery. The Mets...
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The New York Mets have been waiting years for the so-called “Five Aces” to pitch in the same rotation, and they finally finished that goal on Wednesday night when Zack Wheeler dominated the Miami Marlins. It started on Saturday when Steven Matz didn’t allow an an earned run and struck out eight against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Matt Harvey struggled on Sunday though...
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It was a rough day for the New York Mets minor league affiliates with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies the only winner. With the season beginning to ramp up, here’s how the farm teams fared yesterday. El Paso (2-1) 8, Las Vegas (1-2) 3 Box Score Dominic Smith 1B: 3-for-4, HR, 2B, RBI Bryce Brentz RF: 1-for-4, RBI, K David Thompson 3B: 1-for-4, K The 51s’ offense was very quiet last night....
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Coming into the New York Mets game on Thursday afternoon against the Washington Nationals, Jay Bruce was 4-for-20 with only on extra base hit. Bruce changed that in a big way in the Mets 8-2 win with a double that just missed being a homer and a grand slam late in the game to give the Mets insurance runs. Bruce talked about the importance of the first series against the two-time defending NL...
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Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports is reporting that the New York Mets could still trade outfielder Juan Lagares if they’re able to a find a taker for his contract. Lagares, 29, is off to a fast start offensively for the Mets in 2018 going 5-for-10 with one strikeout and one run scored. The right-handed hitting Lagares was splitting time in center field with Brandon Nimmo through the first week...
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