Author: Rob Piersall

Mets Recall Tomas Nido; D’Arnaud Placed on DL with Partial UCL Tear

Metsmerized Online’s Michael Mayer is reporting that catching prospect Tomas Nido is en route to Miami and could be activated prior to tonight’s game. Here’s Mickey Callaway talking about the injury, in which he says d’Arnaud first mentioned the elbow pain yesterday. Mickey Callaway said Travis d’Arnaud first mentioned the elbow pain yesterday. pic.twitter.com/8AW09dxHPV — Tim...

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Mets Relievers Take Home Bullpen of the Week Honors

The New York Mets pitching staff has allowed 24 runs through their first nine games, tied for the fifth fewest runs allowed through nine games in franchise history. This helped them to take home MLB.com’s Bullpen of the Week honors for March 29 through April 8, which was announced Monday. The team posted a 1.31 ERA through Sunday (five earned runs in 34.1 innings) and chipped in three more...

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Mets Promote RHP Corey Oswalt; Option Nimmo to Las Vegas

The New York Mets today announced they have recalled righthanded pitcher Corey Oswalt from Las Vegas (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League and optioned outfielder Brandon Nimmo to Las Vegas. Oswalt will wear #55 and be active for tonight’s game in Miami. His first appearance will be his major league debut. Oswalt, 24, opened the season with the 51s and made his only start on April 5 vs. El Paso. In...

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A-Rod Laments Not Signing with Mets In 2000, Duquette Calls It a Crock

Fourteen-time All-Star Alex Rodriguez has taken up broadcasting in his post Major League life. In fact, he called the New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals bout on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball two nights ago, where he said he wishes he signed with the Amazin’s back in the 2000-01 offseason. “I thought I would make great concessions to go play for the Mets,” Rodriguez said, adding that Keith...

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The Mets Are a Cohesive Unit and It Has Paid Great Dividends

So far this season, Mets manager Mickey Callaway has pushed all the right buttons. His team has hit in the clutch, ran the bases well and been solid on defense. His starters, while not dominant, have kept the team in the game and his relievers have been lights out. On Monday, this all culminated once again as New York captured its sixth straight victory and eighth win in nine contests. “In my...

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