Author: Rob Piersall

Wednesday’s Mets vs Phillies Game to be Broadcast Exclusively on Facebook

The New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies game on Wednesday will include a small part of history. The two teams will participate in MLB’s first digital-only national regular-season game broadcast with the 1:10 p.m. game airing exclusively on Facebook Watch. Facebook Watch is a video platform that launched last August. “This partnership with Facebook reflects the ongoing commitment of...

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Three Potential Mets Comeback Players

Coming off an injury-riddled season where the Mets stumbled to a 70-92 record, there are a lot of players seeking redemption. Several of them sustained major injuries that forced them to miss a majority of the season, making them prime Comeback Player of the Year candidates. The Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award is presented by Major League Baseball (MLB) to the player who...

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Monday’s Mets vs. Phillies Game Postponed Due to Snow

The New York Mets announced Monday that their home game vs. the Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to inclement weather. The team will make the game up on July 9 as part of a doubleheader. Tickets for tonight’s game are not valid for the July 9 doubleheader. Fans holding tickets for tonight may exchange them for any other game, excepting the Subway Series. New York is scheduled...

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Juan Lagares Was a Bright Spot in Sunday’s Mets Loss

Juan Lagares wasn’t even supposed to start in center field on Sunday. When Brandon Nimmo was scratched with flu like symptoms, however, Lagares made the most out of his last minute start by recording three hits. This came on the heels of him going 2-for-4 with a run scored Saturday. “I’m starting to feel a little better,” Lagares said. “It’s always good when you get an opportunity to do...

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Matz Lacked Conviction and Location In First Start

Steven Matz finished his spring on a high note, but that late success didn’t translate into his first start of the regular season. On Sunday, the left-hander labored through a ton of pitches, lacked conviction and placement and his velocity was nothing to write home about. “The main thing was, maybe I was trying to do a little too much out there,” said Matz, who gave up three runs and four...

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