Author: Michael Mayer

Stomach Ailment Pushes DeGrom’s Next Start

The New York Mets announced Thursday afternoon that Jacob deGrom’s start on Friday night against the Washington Nationals has been pushed back because he’s dealing with an upset stomach and nausea. Robert Gsellman will now start on Friday, Matt Harvey moves up to Saturday and deGrom will make his start against the Nats on Sunday vs Cy Young hopeful Max Scherzer. DeGrom will set a new...

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Who Should Mets Bring Back: Reyes or Cabrera, Possibly Both?

Two of the New York Mets best players for the month of September have been veteran infielders Jose Reyes and Asdrubal Cabrera fueling the debate of which one should be brought back next year. Reyes has not only been the Mets best player in September but he’s also been one of the most productive players in baseball with a fWAR 1.0 that’s tied with Aaron Judge and multiple others for...

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Evans Starts Over Cecchini Again, Produces Two Hits

Infield prospect Phillip Evans was promoted to the big league roster two weeks ago when the Mets only had four healthy infielders and were desperate for depth. Evans, 25, got his first major league hit with a double against the Cincinatti Reds on September 9 but wouldn’t get his first start until September 17 against the Atlanta Braves. In that start, he went 1 for 4 with a double, RBI and...

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Montero Can’t Make it Five Innings for Second Straight Start

There has been a lot of talk about Rafael Montero turning a corner and being a bright spot in a gloomy 2017 season for the New York Mets. However, Montero has struggled in his last two starts including getting knocked around by the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night in the Mets 9-2 loss. For the second straight outing Montero was unable to make to the fifth inning, going only four innings. In...

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Prospect Spotlight: Recently Acquired Pitcher Eric Hanhold

It was announced earlier this week that the New York Mets received right-handed pitcher Eric Hanhold from the Milwaukee Brewers as the player to be named later to finish the deal for veteran infielder Neil Walker. Hanhold, 23, was drafted by the Brewers in the sixth round of the 2015 draft from the University of Florida. He struggled in his first two pro seasons (7.43 ERA and 4.81) working...

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