A couple of injured New York Mets got some game action in during an intrasquad game in Port St. Lucie today, as per Tim Healey of Newsday. Todd Frazier (oblique strain) went 0-for-4 at the plate and spent four innings at third base. Travis d’Arnaud (Tommy John surgery) spent nine innings behind the plate, the first time he’s accomplished that feat since undergoing ulnar...
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On Saturday afternoon, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard will kick off his 2019 campaign against a more-than-worthy adversary in Nationals righty Stephen Strasburg. With a revamped lineup, solidified bullpen, and high-powered starting rotation, the Mets are primed for a turnaround this season — and Syndergaard’s performance will be...
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On a day that New York Mets first-baseman Pete Alonso described as “unbelievable”, the 24-year-old rookie contributed a big base hit — the first of his career — helping to lead the Mets securing an important insurance run in their 2-0 Opening Day win over the Nationals. Pinch-hitter and Alonso’s platoon (is that what we’re calling it?) partner, Dominic Smith,...
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After one of their more eventful offseasons in recent memory, the wait is nearly over. On Thursday, just after 1 PM in Washington, DC, the New York Mets will embark on their 58th season and christen what feels like — to me, at least — a new age in this franchise’s history. The valley that this organization has been stuck in since the unexpected peaks of 2015 and 2016 has...
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Under new general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, the New York Mets made a number of solid offseason additions, choosing to prioritize roster depth over bringing in expensive superstars. To each their own. On the field, things have looked just fine so far. Off the field is where things have gone awry for our beloved Metsies. The New York Mets are currently knee-deep in a public relations nightmare....
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