It’s been a roller coaster of a season thus far for former ace Matt Harvey, who was bounced from the Mets starting rotation, and has had to adjust to being a reliever. It hasn’t been an easy transition, however, as Harvey has snapped at reporters when approached for interview, and has looked underwhelming on the mound. Despite all that, general manager Sandy Alderson has faith Harvey...
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It wasn’t exactly the homecoming left-hander Jason Vargas or fans envisioned. On Saturday night in San Diego, the 35-year-old was lit up like a firecracker, allowing nine runs and nine hits while doling out three walks in 3.2 innings, en route to a Mets 12-2 loss. Vargas was struck on his non-pitching hand with a comeback line drive in Spring Training and was forced to miss the first month...
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New York Mets first base prospect Peter Alonso put his name on the radar with a strong season last year at Single-A St. Lucie. The 23-year-old has followed that up with a white hot start to his 2018 season with Double-A Binghamton. On Saturday night against the Erie Seawolves, Alonso launched his sixth homer of the year, a two-run shot in the third. Over his last 10 games, Alonso is hitting a...
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Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com confirms that Jason Vargas will make his first start of the season on Saturday against the San Diego Padres. He will rejoin the team today in St. Louis and the team will have to make a corresponding move once they activate him from the 10-day DL. Original Post- April 24, 8:00 a.m. New York Mets left-hander Jason Vargas made a rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas on...
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Outfielder Jay Bruce has gone just 13-for-67 to kick off his second stint with the New York Mets. In order to get his head straight, manager Mickey Callaway gave him an off day on Sunday, a game that was ultimately rained out. The Mets traveled Monday and didn’t play either, so for Bruce, the two off days might suit him well. “I think he’s in a spot right now where he is trying to figure...
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