The deadline for those interested in purchasing the Mets to submit their final bids is fast approaching, with August 31 set as a hard due date for all candidates. Now, with a little over two weeks to go, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that several MLB executives are of the mindset that Alex Rodriguez and his ownership group have emerged as the “clear-cut favorite” to purchase...
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In his pregame conference with the media before Sunday’s afternoon game against the Phils, manager Luis Rojas was asked once again about Steven Matz’s rough outing the previous night – the third straight poor start for the left-hander. One particular question focused on whether or not the Mets’ No. 2 guy will be taking the mound next go-around. Based on his response, it...
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Prior to today’s game against the Phillies, the Mets announced a couple of roster moves. To start, the Mets recalled right-hander Franklyn Kilome from the team’s Alternate Training Site and placed him on the active roster. Kilome made a brief appearance with the team earlier this month, pitching a total of four innings against the Atlanta Braves. In that outing, the righty allowed...
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Saturday night’s loss to the Phillies was yet another indication that Met hitters are struggling mightily with the timely hit. Nevertheless, Dominic Smith was able to provide a glimmer of positivity in a game that certainly needed some. The night started off rather encouragingly for the Mets offense, as J.D. Davis singled in the first and Smith followed with a double. However, Pete Alonso...
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The St. Louis Cardinals, in the midst of trying to prevent a larger outbreak of positive COVID-19 tests among the team, have not played a single baseball game since July 29. Unfortunately, it seems that this time away from the field will continue – at least until August 13. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the three-game series that was set to begin on Monday between St. Louis and...
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