After a 7-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, the New York Mets released a statement apologizing for an obscene gesture made by the team mascot, Mr. Met, to a group of fans. In the video posted on Twitter by Tony T, you see Mr. Met walking down the tunnel at Citi Field and then he turns to give the middle finger (kind of, he only has three fingers and a thumb) to fans. @Mets...
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Round Rock Express (23-26) 7, Las Vegas 51s (19-30) 3 Box Score Dominic Smith 1B: 2 for 4, 2 R, HR, RBI, BB, .313/.370/.480 Victor Cruzado LF: 2 for 4, 2 RBI, K, .273/.314/.455 Amed Rosario SS: 1 for 4, BB, 2 K, .354/.392/.516 Smith launched a home run to left center field in the first inning. After jumping ahead earlier, the 51s were unable to get another run across until Cruzado singled home...
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Terry Collins will manage his 1,013th Mets game tonight, passing Davey Johnson for the most in franchise history. The only other active managers who lead their team in all-time games are the Angels Mike Scioscia (2,797 games) and the Royals Ned Yost (1,139 games). Collins and Bobby Valentine (1999-2000) are the only two managers in club history to guide the Mets to consecutive postseason...
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New York Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson addressed the media today in a press conference at Citi Field. One of the key notes from the presser was this quote, “There are no current plans to promote either one of them (Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith). …unless one of them can pitch” Fans and media have been calling for the Mets’ top prospect, and one of the best in...
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New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz got the start tonight for the Advanced-A St. Lucie Mets in his first rehab appearance. Matz threw three innings, allowing one run on two hits, two walks and three strikeouts. He tossed 53 pitches while sitting 93-94 MPH with his fastball and topping out at 95. He also got a strike out looking on a knee buckling curveball and mixed in his changeup as well....
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