Author: Rob Piersall

Mets Bring Back Ruben Tejada on Minors Deal

The New York Mets have officially announced that they have brought back Ruben Tejada on a minor league deal and that he will report to extended Spring Training. – Josh Finkelstein – Original Post- March 23, 1:03 p.m. The New York Mets have reportedly reunited with an old friend. Infielder Ruben Tejada has agreed to a minor league deal with the Mets, according to his agent Phil...

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Game Recap: Miami’s Offensive Explosion Topples Mets 11-6

It started off strong for the Mets on Saturday against the Miami Marlins, as they took an early commanding 6-0 lead. However, Jason Vargas and the bullpen’s rough day led to a 11-6 loss. New York started the day on the right foot, thanks to a two-out rally started by Robinson Cano. The Mets’ new second baseman reached base on a single and promptly came around to score on a two-run...

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Vargas Started Strong, But Hit Wall In Fifth Inning Saturday

Through the first four innings of Jason Vargas’ start on Saturday, things were peachy keen. Then in the fifth, he hit a brick wall. Vargas, 36, had gotten off to a splendid start in Spring Training 2019, carrying a 1.03 ERA through three games into Saturday’s bout against the Miami Marlins. His good fortunes initially carried over in his fourth start. Staked to an early 2-0 lead...

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Ryan O’Rourke Quietly Putting Together Strong Spring

With Spring Training starting to dwindle down, teams making roster cuts and Opening Day on the horizon, rosters are starting to take shape. For the Mets, that mostly holds true as, barring injury, a majority of the Opening Day roster has been decided. However, there are several players who have stuck around MLB camp and are throwing their hat into the ring. One of those being infielder Luis...

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Keon Broxton Exits Game After Banging Into Outfield Wall

Mets’ outfielder Keon Broxton departed Saturday afternoon’s game against the Boston Red Sox with an apparent leg injury. Broxton, 28, was attempting to rob Boston’s Rafael Devers of an extra-base hit when he crashed into the wall. He was seen favoring his knee, but was able to leave the field on his own power, albeit limping a bit. The Florida native was acquired by the...

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