Author: Rob Piersall

Bruce, Cabrera Homer But Mets Fall To Fish 6-4

The Mets (69-65) were defeated by the Miami Marlins (68-66) by a score of 6-4 tonight at Citi Field. Pitching: Jacob deGrom, starting on an extra three days of rest tonight, did not bring his A-game, allowing three runs on six hits, while walking four and striking out three. DeGrom was seen waving for trainer Ray Ramirez to follow him into the clubhouse after leaving the game in the fifth...

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Mets Acquire RHP Fernando Salas From Angels

According to the Mets on Twitter, the team has acquired RHP Fernando Salas from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for minor league RHP Erik Manoah. The deal was actually first reported by our own Jacob Resnick before the Mets or anyone else confirmed it. Salas, 31, has pitched to a 3-6 record, with a 4.47 ERA and a 7.2 K/9 in 58 games out of the bullpen for the Angels this season....

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Mets Homer Four Times; Rout Phils 12-1 To Take Series

The New York Mets (66-63) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (59-70) by a score of 12-1 tonight at Citi Field. The Cardinals were also defeated tonight, so the Mets pull to within 2.5 games of the second wild card spot. Pitching:  Noah Syndergaard was magnificent for the Amazin’s tonight, firing seven dominant innings, allowing just one run – a solo homer to Freddy Galvis in the...

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Ruggiano Back on DL with Sore Shoulder, T.J. Rivera Recalled

The New York Mets have placed outfielder Justin Ruggiano on the disabled list after he aggravated the left shoulder injury he suffered last month. Mets manager Terry Collins said the team had no sense of when he would be able to return. Ruggiano was hitting .333 with two home runs and seven RBIs in eight games. To replace Ruggiano, infielder T.J. Rivera has been recalled and according to Terry...

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Reyes And Cabrera Go Back-To-Back In Series Opener

The Mets opened up a three-game, weekend series against the division rival Philadelphia Phillies tonight at Citi Field, and the Mets brought thunder early on, as Jose Reyes and Asdrubal Cabrera hit back-to-back jacks to open up the scoring for the Amazin’s. It’s the second time in franchise history that the first two batters of a game have homered. The only other time it happened was...

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