Author: Michael Mayer

WBC Update: Reyes Helps DR To Victory, Italy Rallies For Walk-off Win

The 2017 World Baseball Classic is now in full swing with all four pools finally in action after Thursday night.Italy (1-0) 10, Mexico (0-1) 9 Pool DThe Italian team rallied to score five runs off Roberto Osuna and Oliver Perez in the ninth inning to win in walk-off fashion.Brandon Nimmo started in center field and led off for Italy, he went 1 for 5 with an RBI single in the ninth. Mets infield...

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Spring Training Recap: Mets Tie Tigers 5-5

The New York Mets tied the Detroit Tigers at 5-5 today in Port St. Lucie at First Data Field.Pitching:Jacob deGrom made his second start of the spring and looked like he was in midseason form with four scoreless innings. He struck out four, didn’t issue a walk and allowed only two hits. He topped out at 95 MPH with his fastball and the movement on his slider was tremendous. Jacob has yet...

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MMO Game Thread: Tigers vs Mets, 1:10 PM

Jacob deGrom takes the mound today for his second start of Grapefruit League action as the New York Mets host the Detroit Tigers at 1:10 PM at First Data Field. Right-hander Anibal Sanchez is expected to start for the Tigers. In his first spring start, deGrom threw two perfect innings with three strikeouts and hit 97 MPH with his fastball. Tough to imagine a better start for the right-hander...

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Morning Briefing: Bruce Slugs, Tebow Fails, Syndergaard Emulates Bart

Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets take on the Detroit Tigers today at First Data Field with Jacob deGrom getting the start opposed by Anibal Sanchez. The game begins at 1:10 pm E.T. and can be seen on SNY.LATEST METS NEWSJay Bruce continued his strong spring on Wednesday in the Mets 8-7 win over the Boston Red Sox. When he went 2 for 3 with a double, home run, three runs batted in and...

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MMO Game Thread: Astros vs Mets, 1:10 PM

Yesterday’s Game – The New York Mets put on an offensive show in a 11-6 rout of the Miami Marlins. Yoenis Cespedes, Neil Walker and Phillip Evans all homered. The blast by Evans was a grand slam and his second straight day with a home run. Robert Gsellman made his spring debut with two scoreless innings. Today’s Game – The Mets take on the Houston Astros at First Data...

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