Author: Pat Ragazzo

DeGrom Will Start Friday, Lucchesi to Close Series in Chicago

According to New York Mets manager Luis Rojas, Jacob deGrom’s next start, which was initially scheduled for the series finale at Wrigley field on Thursday, will be pushed back to Friday when the Amazin’s return home to face the Washington Nationals. The Mets will instead go with left-hander Joey Lucchesi for their final contest with the Cubs, citing his lower pitch count this season....

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Mets Flip Script as Offense Sparks Late Comeback to Secure Win for DeGrom

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was masterful in game one of the Amazins’ doubleheader with the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. DeGrom went six innings, allowing no earned runs (three total) and matching a career-high for the second straight outing with 14 strikeouts. The two-time Cy Young Award winner was also one strikeout shy of tying former franchise great Tom Seaver for the MLB record of...

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Mets Activate J.D. Davis From 10-Day IL

The New York Mets have activated third baseman J.D. Davis (hand contusion) from the 10-day injured list prior to their doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, the team announced. In order to make room for Davis, the Mets optioned infielder Jose Peraza to their alternate site in Brooklyn. The team will also go with left-handed pitcher Stephen Tarpley as their 27th man on the roster...

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Opinion: J.D. Davis Must Re-Claim Starting Third Base Job

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis is currently on the 10-day injured list after getting hit on the hand last week in his team’s opening series of the season versus the Philadelphia Phillies. While Davis initially believed this injury would not require a trip to the IL, the Mets ultimately made the move to place him on this list after the hand continued to swell. Now, Davis is taking ground...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Hope To Dodge The Rain On DeGrom Day

Good morning, Mets fans! Happy Jacob deGrom day! DeGrom is set to take the mound for the final contest of a four-game set with the Philadelphia Phillies as the Mets look to complete a four-game sweep of their division rivals. However, Thursday’s forecast could get in the way of this as we are expected t0 see heavy and consistent rain all afternoon. According to manager Luis Rojas, they...

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