During the winter, Bartolo Colon was the subject of many trade rumors. However, the veteran right hander has been so impressive this season that the team no longer intends to deal him. (Andy Martino) “Our thinking has changed a lot,” one team insider said. Colon is tied for the team lead in wins with four, and he owns a solid 3.31 ERA. He has also struck out 25 batters while walking just two in...
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2015 has been a rough year Daniel Murphy, but Monday night’s performance could be a major turning point for him and the team as well. Murphy crushed a dramatic three run shot off of Marlins closer Steve Cishek in the 9th inning to give the Mets a 3-1 lead over their division rivals. He followed that up with a great defensive stab in the bottom of the ninth to keep the Marlins off the board...
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The Mets 11 game winning streak was snapped tonight with a 6-1 loss to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Offense: While the Mets lineup was hot coming into the game, they were stifled tonight by Michael Pineda. Pineda pitched 7.2 dominating innings. He allowed just one run while striking out seven and walking none. Lucas Duda drove in the Mets’ only run with a sacrifice...
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Daniel Murphy started the season mired in a deep slump, but he had a productive day at the plate during yesterday’s 6-3 victory over the Braves. Murphy belted a bases clearing double in the first inning to put the Mets up 3-0. He finished the day going 2-for-3 with 4 RBI and a walk. “It was nice to get another win – that’s the most important part,” he said....
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One of the keys to the Mets early success this season is the emergence of their homegrown talent. Former prospects such as Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom and Lucas Duda have developed into outstanding contributors, and the depth of their minor league system has enabled them to overcome unexpected and devastating injuries to David Wright, Travis d’Arnaud and Jerry Blevins. “The primary basis for...
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