Author: Pat Ragazzo

Flexen Flounders In Spot Start Against Cardinals

Mets pitcher Chris Flexen would get the start on Saturday afternoon filling in for Jacob deGrom against the St. Louis Cardinals, but the results were less than favorable. Flexen was shaky over the course of 4.1 innings, giving up six runs (five earned) on six hits while walking four and striking out none. He would ultimately pick up the loss against Cardinals newly extended ace, Miles Mikolas....

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Frazier Should Be Bench Piece When He Returns

With Todd Frazier’s rehab assignment moving him to Syracuse today according to Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports, the veteran infielder is moving closer to his return from an oblique injury. The last day he can spend on his rehab assignment is Tuesday. While Mickey Callaway has already diffused the notion of Frazier becoming the full time starter at third base upon his return, his activation will...

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Morning Briefing: Could Mets Turn to Trade Market for Starter?

Good Morning Mets fans! The Mets lost the rubber game to the Phillies on Wednesday afternoon by a score of 3-2. They have now lost 4 out of their last 5 games on this road trip. Zack Wheeler pitched seven innings and only allowed three runs, but the Mets offense was unable to figure out Phils starter Jake Arrieta. Although pitching has been the main issue to start the season, the Amazin’s...

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Game Recap: Mets Top Phillies 7-6 in Eleven Inning Thriller

The New York Mets (10-6) have defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (9-6) by a score of 7-6 in extra innings at Citizens Bank Park (Box Score). Noah Syndergaard faced off against Phillies newly extended ace Aaron Nola. Both pitchers would struggle mightily in a cold and windy night allowing five runs a piece in the first four innings. Nola would exit after four with Syndergaard was not far behind...

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Mets Recall Paul Sewald from Syracuse, Option Corey Oswalt

According to Tim Healey of Newsday, the New York Mets have optioned pitcher Corey Oswalt to Triple-A Syracuse and have recalled reliever Paul Sewald. This move comes after Oswalt pitched 3.2 innings in relief to Jason Vargas on Saturday night against the Atlanta Braves. Oswalt gave up five runs on six hits while walking four and striking out two in the Mets 11-7 loss. In four appearances in...

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