New York Mets starting pitcher Seth Lugo threw five innings in a minor league game today in preparation for his spot in the team’s rotation. In those five innings, the 28-year-old gave up six hits and one earned run, while allowing just one walk and striking out seven. In total, he threw 73 pitches, 52 of which were strikes. Lugo earned a spot in the Opening Day rotation with his...
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In an article on MLB.com from Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Mike Rosenbaum, the group goes over their picks for the most impactful prospects to come out of the National League East this season. Their pick for New York Mets’ impact-prospect of 2018 went to right-hander Chris Flexen. The Mets’ 23-year-old prospect (No. 9 in their Mets’ Top-30) made his MLB debut last season after...
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As the New York Mets end their stay in Port St. Lucie, starting pitchers Jacob deGrom and Matt Harvey, as well as outfielder Michael Conforto are geared up for the regular season and are fired up. “The sky’s the limit. We’re going to be really good,” Harvey said. “I think we’re going to shock a lot of people.” Coming from a pitcher who has been at...
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The New York Mets have claimed outfielder Bryce Brentz off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Brentz, 29, was placed on waivers by the Pirates yesterday and figures to head to Triple-A Las Vegas. He was originally a 30th-round draft pick of the Cleveland Indians in the 2007 MLB Amateur Draft. Brentz spent all of last season with Triple-A Pawtucket, hitting a respectable .271/.334/.529 with 31...
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The New York Mets had a few options once it came time to fill their infield needs this past offseason. With David Wright sidelined (at the time) indefinitely while recovering from yet another major surgery, and Asdrubal Cabrera and/or Wilmer Flores apparently not the team’s first choices to play third base full-time, the team turned to seven-year MLB veteran and Toms River, New Jersey...
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