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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Just over four months since he bid farewell to WFAN, Mike Francesa is returning to the station for the 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. time slot, according to the New York Daily News. Newsday had originally reported that he was seeking a return to the station. Francesa, 64, originally started with WFAN in 1987, but “retired” at the end of 2017 when his contract expired. He repeatedly said “no...
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Former Mets ace Matt Harvey will look to regroup as a reliever, as he will be available out of the bullpen beginning Tuesday night in St. Louis. Harvey, 29, went 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA over four starts for New York this season before he was bounced from the rotation. It’s been a rapid decline for the artist formerly known as The Dark Knight, who has endured Tommy John surgery and a procedure...
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Wilmer Flores was slated to get the start at the hot corner on Sunday at SunTrust Park, before rain spoiled the occasion. It’s been a tough reality for Flores, who debuted for the Mets in 2013 and still doesn’t have a defined position. Regardless, he has picked up a first base glove frequently this year and has appeared in 18 of the team’s first 20 games. The 26-year-old wants...
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A decision on New York Mets right-handed Matt Harvey has been made. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, New York has moved the former ace to the bullpen. Harvey, 29, went 0-2 with a 6.00 ERA for New York this year. He has struggled since 2016, where he was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. Mets left-hander Jason Vargas will likely replace Harvey in the rotation once he returns...
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