Author: Michael Mayer

Mets Claim Michael Tonkin; DFA Tyler Jay

On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Mets announced that they’ve claimed right-handed pitcher Michael Tonkin off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and designated lefty Tyler Jay for assignment. Tonkin started the season in the majors with the Mets before he was DFA’d on April 5 and then traded to the Twins for cash four days later. In his only appearance for the Twins, Tonkin allowed...

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Sproat, Tidwell and Scott Pitch Well in Minors

On Tuesday night, the Mets got strong starting pitching at every level of their system. From Christian Scott in Triple-A to Kade Morris in Class-A, Mets starters had great nights across the board. Mets affiliates went 3-1 on Tuesday, including a Syracuse victory that was highlighted by Mark Vientos’ first triple of the year. The Cyclones’ bats remained silent, but St. Lucie’s...

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Nolan McLean Homers, Luisangel Acuña Heating Up

On Wednesday, Mets prospect Nolan McLean pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings for the Brooklyn Cyclones, and on Friday he homered in his first start of the season as a DH. Luisangel Acuña continues his hitting streak as Syracuse wins again, while the remaining affiliates falter. Triple-A Worcester Red Sox (4-8) 2, Syracuse Mets (7-5) 4 BOX SCORE CF Luisangel Acuña 2-for 4, 2 RBI (4), SB (5), 2 K...

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Minor League Game Chat: Syracuse Mets on SNY

The New York Mets have already finished their series with the Atlanta Braves earlier on Thursday, but all four of their full-season affiliates are in action, including Triple-A Syracuse on SNY at 6:35 p.m. ET. Mets pitching prospect Christian Scott has created quite a buzz already for Syracuse this season after striking out 10 in his second Triple-A start on Wednesday night. Impressive pitching...

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Syracuse Mets Game Chat: Christian Scott Pitching

With the New York Mets game postponed, we’ve decided to throw up a quick game chat for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets game. Mets top pitching prospect Christian Scott is starting with this lineup behind him: Luisangel Acuña SS Ben Gamel RF Mark Vientos 3B Yolmer Sánchez LF Trayce Thompson CF Jiman Choi 1B Jose Iglesias 2B Luke Ritter DH Hayden Senger C The Low-A St. Lucie Mets are also in...

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