After a quiet weekend on the baseball front, the postseason resumes on Monday as the ALDS ramps up. A look ahead at the matchups: Yankees vs. Rays New York, following a two-game sweep of the Indians capped by a late-inning comeback in Game 2, aim to stay in the win column. Gerrit Cole – who went seven, allowing six hits and two earned runs while striking out 13 in Game 1 of the Wild Card...
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As per a tweet by Newsday’s Tim Healey, Brandon Nimmo appears satisfied with the Mets’ change in ownership. In his pregame meeting with the media on Sunday, the Mets outfielder kept his comments concise yet laced with meaning. When asked about the change that will see Steve Cohen’s entrance and the Wilpons’ exit, Nimmo stated “I’m glad that someone who’s...
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On a day when the Mets’ postseason hopes were mathematically eliminated, Jacob deGrom’s campaign for a third-consecutive Cy Young Award also came to a rather uneventful close. In the afternoon matchup of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Nationals, deGrom was effective – though not his usual dominant self. The right-hander slogged through five innings (113 pitches in...
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Update as of 6:00 p.m.: According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Jeff McNeil left today’s game with gastrointestinal discomfort (likely a stomach bug). Original post: As per the SNY broadcast, Jeff McNeil left today’s game in the fourth inning due to an apparent injury. McNeil – who was manning second base and leading off in today’s matchup – was seen walking into...
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Prior to today’s game against the Blue Jays, the Mets made a couple of roster moves. The team activated left-hander Steven Matz from the 10-day injured list. Matz was initially placed on the IL on Aug. 30 due to left shoulder discomfort. Following this move, the Mets optioned right-hander Drew Smith to their Alternate Training Site. Smith last pitched on Aug. 30 against the Yankees and was...
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