Author: Rob Piersall

Mets Place Robinson Cano On IL, Recall Tim Peterson

The Mets announced Sunday that infielder Robinson Cano has been placed on the injured list (IL) with left quad tightness retroactive to June 6. In a corresponding move, the team has recalled right-handed reliever Tim Peterson from Triple-A Syracuse. Cano, 36, had already spent two weeks on the IL with quad tightness before being activated this homestand. The second baseman appeared in...

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Robinson Cano Expected to Return Tuesday

According to Matt Ehalt of Yahoo, the Mets are expected to activate second baseman Robinson Cano from the injured list in advance of Tuesday’s home opener with the San Francisco Giants. Cano, 36, has been sidelined with a left quadriceps strain since May 22. The infielder could have been activated Sunday but will instead wait till the team returns back to New York. On the season, Cano has...

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Dominic Smith Scratched Sunday with Thumb Soreness

Mets’ first baseman/outfielder, Dominic Smith, was scratched from the starting lineup Sunday with right thumb soreness. Smith, 24 this month, was slated to bat second and start in left field in Sunday’s series finale with the Diamondbacks. So far in 2019, Smith has been worth 1.2 bWAR and has a triple slash of .362/.471/.534 with two home runs. The Mets say Smith will be available...

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Mets Flashback: Johan Santana Tosses First Mets No-Hitter

Johan Santana took the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals seven years ago today on June 1, 2012, and tossed one of the most memorable games in New York Mets history. It was a beautiful Friday night, and as a Mets fan, before every game, you always think to yourself: “Maybe tonight will be the night they finally do it.” Because up until that point, no Mets pitcher had ever thrown a no-hitter...

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Mets Rolling with the Help of Unlikely Heroes

You know what they say. When the goings get tough, the tough get going. The Mets have endured a string of injuries over the last several days, as Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil and Robinson Cano have all been sidelined. After a dismal series against the Miami Marlins where they were swept out in three games, these injuries could have been the nail in the coffin. However, the Mets...

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