Author: Rich Sparago

Series Preview: Mets Host First Place Marlins

The Mets return to action tonight, hosting the Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game series at Citi Field. The Mets are 5-8 on the abbreviated 2020 season. They are coming off possibly their best game of the season Wednesday night in Washington, when Rick Porcello (7 IP) and Seth Lugo (2 IP) held the Nationals to just one run on five hits. The Mets also sparkled on defense in that game,...

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Can Edwin Diaz Turn the Corner?

Mention the name Edwin Diaz to any Mets fan, and the reaction will likely be visceral. Many will revile the trade that brought the enigmatic closer to Queens. Others will fault GM Brodie Van Wagenen for trading two top prospects, Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn, as well as Gerson Bautista, Jay Bruce, and Anthony Swarzak to Seattle for Diaz and Robinson Cano. Nearly all will groan about...

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DeGrom is DeStopper in Mets 7-2 Win Over Braves

  The Mets managed to get out of Atlanta with one win in their four game series with the Braves, taking the series finale by the score of 7-2. Jacob deGrom made the start for the Mets, and pitched six very effective innings. DeGrom struck out 10 Braves, allowing two earned runs on five hits while walking only one. Tonight’s game was different for deGrom in that he received an unusual...

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COVID-19 Concerns Continue As Cardinals’ Players Test Positive

According to MLB insider Robert Murray on Twitter, the St. Louis Cardinals have multiple new positive COVID-19 tests. Murray cites sources with direct knowledge of the situation. The Cardinals and Brewers lost a weekend series, as there was concern that the virus may have affected the Cardinals. On Friday, Craig Mish tweeted that two Cardinals had tested positive, and that number has grown in...

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Cardinals/Marlins Game Postponed As Cardinals’ Players Test Positive

  Tonight’s game between the Cardinals and Brewers has been postponed, as more Cardinals’ players reportedly test positive for COVID-19. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, three St. Louis players and three staff have tested positive. Tonight’s postponement will be the second is as many nights for the Brewers and Cardinals. Heyman also tweeted that the Marlins’...

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