Author: Tim Ryder

Mets Activate Anthony Swarzak Before Saturday Tilt With Phils

As was expected, the New York Mets activated reliever Anthony Swarzak from the disabled list late this afternoon, ahead of Saturday night’s matchup with the Phillies. It was reported earlier in the week that Swarzak, 32, would likely be returning to the team once they arrived back home from their nine-game road trip. The right-hander signed a two-year, $14 million deal this past offseason...

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Ricco: Largely a Medical Decision if Wright Returns

Before Friday night’s series opener against the Phillies, New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway and assistant general manager John Ricco spoke to the media corps about team captain, David Wright. Wright, 35, is attempting to return to the major leagues after over two full years away from the game due to multiple surgeries (neck, shoulder, back), all stemming from a 2015 spinal...

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Anthony Swarzak Likely to Return When Mets Come Home

As per Mike Puma of the New York Post, New York Mets reliever Anthony Swarzak is “likely to return on the Mets next homestand.” The Mets return home from their nine-game road trip on Friday when they begin a three-game set with the Philadelphia Phillies. Swarzak, 32, signed a two-year, $14 million deal with the Mets this past offseason after splitting the 2017 season with the White...

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Morning Briefing: Battle of the Southpaws

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets take on the Dodgers at 10:10 p.m. tonight, with Jason Vargas taking the mound against lefty veteran, Rich Hill. Jacob deGrom kept his MLB-leading 1.68 earned-run average intact and Brandon Nimmo hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the ninth as the Mets beat the Dodgers 4-2 last night at Chavez Ravine. Latest Mets News Peter Alonso is expected to be in New York...

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Game Recap: Nimmo Smacks Go-Ahead Three-Run Homer in 4-2 Win

The New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time since May 27, 2016, with a 4-2 victory in the opener of a three-game in So-Cal. Jacob deGrom set an MLB record with his 25th consecutive start allowing less than three earned runs, a record set in 1913 and previously tied by Dwight Gooden (1985), and also tied a franchise record with his 20th straight quality start, set by Tom...

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