With catcher Devin Mesoraco ailing from a bulging disk, the Mets have brought in some catching reinforcements in the form of Jose Lobaton according to Tim Healey of Newsday. In a corresponding move, the Mets have transferred pitcher Bobby Wahl to the 60-day disabled list to free up a 40-man roster spot for Lobaton. The 33-year-old had a stint in the bigs earlier this year when both Kevin...
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On Tuesday, the nominees for the 2018 Roberto Clemente Award were announced, and Steven Matz will be the player represent the New York Mets. The Roberto Clemente Award recognizes the player who best represents baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Matz, 27, established his “Tru32” program...
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To say Jose Reyes has had a bad year would be a vast understatement. In fact, it’s almost unfathomable that the 35-year-old washed up veteran even still has a Major League job. Angry fans have been calling for his head for months, but the team failed to bite the bullet and cut the reeling infielder, likely due in part to his history with the team and money he is owed. Reyes has...
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What a difference a year makes. On Aug. 24, 2017 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Mets’ outfielder Michael Conforto crumpled to the ground after a swing and a miss. It was the cherry on top of an awful, terrible Mets’ season where nothing had gone right. Coming off back-to-back playoff appearances, the 2017 Mets were marred by injuries, players were traded and they missed the...
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Mets’ ace and Cy Young hopeful Jacob deGrom started off Monday night’s game in Los Angeles rough, allowing a home run to Justin Turner in the first inning. However, deGrom, like he has done so many times, buckled down and stymied the Dodgers the rest of the way despite not having his best stuff. He even made up for the first inning home run by knotting up the game in the fifth inning...
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