After his misplay in left field in Friday, leading to the Giants’ 10th-inning walk-off win, New York Mets standout Dominic Smith all but put that episode behind him with a terrific day at the dish on Saturday, leading the charge in the Mets’ 11-4 win over San Francisco. Smith’s 3-for-5 day began with his 10th home run of the season — 106.5 mph exit velocity, 433 feet, and...
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As per a team announcement, the New York Mets made a roster move ahead of Saturday’s afternoon matchup in San Francisco. The Mets recalled right-hander Walker Lockett to make the spot start in place of Zack Wheeler (shoulder impingement) and optioned right-handed reliever, Jacob Rhame, to Triple-A Syracuse. Lockett, 25, has allowed 10 earned runs over two starts with the Mets this season...
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Despite a sub-par 2019 season, New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard’s value as a potential trade chip remains as high as ever. Looking past his current 4.36 ERA, 3.67 FIP, would-be career-low 8.87 strikeouts and would-be career-high 2.33 walks per nine innings, there’s still a supernova-bright aura surrounding the fireballing Texas native. Two years of reasonably-inexpensive...
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As per Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports, New York Mets manager, Mickey Callaway wouldn’t confirm that right-hander Zack Wheeler (right shoulder impingement) would be activated off the 10-day injured list on July 23 to face the San Diego Padres, the first day he’d be eligible to return. Ehalt notes Friday, July 26 versus the Pirates at Citi Field as a “more likely” date for the...
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After Thursday night’s 16-inning, 3-2 loss to San Francisco in which six New York Mets relievers (Seth Lugo, Luis Avilan, Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia, Robert Gsellman, and Justin Wilson) held the Giants scoreless once Noah Syndergaard left after seven innings of one-run ball, this bullpen needs all the help it can get. As per a team announcement, the Mets have recalled right-handed...
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