It’s no secret that Rick Porcello has been largely disappointing thus far in 2020, with an ERA of six heading into last night’s game against Philadelphia. The New Jersey native was hoping to keep the momentum going from what was a decent last start against the Yankees on August 30th — allowing two runs over five innings on 86 pitches. Porcello was tasked to try and cool down a...
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As everyone already knows, it’s been another intense past couple of days (and last six months obviously) in the sports world in response to the many on going issues in our country. And over the last couple of years, a divide has formed about whether or not professional athletes should continue to use their platforms to speak out about social injustice. That has now come to a head, with...
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Earlier today it was announced that 2019 World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg will undergo season ending surgery on his right hand. The veteran right-hander was originally placed on the injured list on August 15 with carpal tunnel neuritis, but ultimately the decision was made that surgery is the best option. Strasburg was 0-1 with a 10.80 ERA in just five innings pitched in 2020. Manager Davey...
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Well Mets fans, after another gut wrenching loss last night, Steven Matz will try and help them even the series in Philadelphia tonight (oh boy). Matz is coming off of back-to-back poor starts (both against the Nationals) in which he gave up a combined five long balls in a little over seven innings. His last start in particular was one to forgot, giving up eight earned runs over 4.1 IP, never...
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After a soul-crushing loss to Miami last night, Mets’ rookie southpaw David Peterson looks to help right the ship for the Amazin’s tonight. The 24 year old and 2017 first-round pick has impressed so far, sporting a 1-1 record with a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and striking out 11 with three walks in 11.2 IP. His last outing against the Braves on August 2nd was his best so far, scattering...
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