Author: Michael Mayer

Angels Sign Doug Fister, Braves Sign James Loney

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have signed right-handed starter Doug Fister according to Chris Cotillo of SB Nation. It’s a Major League deal, what Fister had been looking for this entire offseason and into the season. Fister, 33, went 12-13 with a 4.64 ERA, 1.43 WHIP in 32 starts over 180.1 innings last year for the Houston Astros. He also posted a 4.75 FIP, the worst since his first...

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Morning Briefing: Harvey Looks to End Mets’ Skid

Good morning Mets fan. The Mets look to salvage the last game of this series Wednesday afternoon in Arizona as Matt Harvey (2-3, 5.63 ERA) will oppose Patrick Corbin (3-4, 4.17 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 3:40 PM ET. On Tuesday night, the Mets dropped their sixth straight game in a 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. Curtis Granderson and Rene Rivera both homered in the loss. Tommy Milone...

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Cabrera Leaves Game Early With Thumb Injury

New York Mets shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera left Saturday’s game in the bottom of the seventh inning after appearing to have pain in his left thumb following his at-bat in the top of the inning. After the game, Mets manager Terry Collins announced that Cabrera re-aggravated his thumb injury that first occurred against the Miami Marlins on May 6. He also said that Cabrera will get a day....

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Harvey Ready to Move Forward, Making Start After 9 Days Off

Matt Harvey, rarely referred to the Dark Night these days, returns to the mound Friday night against the Milwaukee Brewers after a nine day layoff. The former ace was suspended by the New York Mets for three days after he failed to show up for a game last Saturday. Newly acquired Tommy Milone instead got the start on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants and was in position to get the win...

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Mets Discussing Possible Tim Tebow Promotion

According Mike Puma of the New York Post, the New York Mets are discussing promoting Columbia Fireflies outfielder Tim Tebow. The next level up for Tebow would be the Mets Advanced-A affiliate, the St. Lucie Mets. The promotion would come after the South Atlantic League All-Star game on June 20, which the Fireflies are hosting at their beautiful Spirit Communications Park in Columbia, South...

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