Author: Michael Mayer

Alderson: No Plans to Promote Amed Rosario or Dominic Smith

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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Matz, Lugo, d’Arnaud Make Rehab Appearance for St. Lucie

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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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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