With the Mets’ starting pitching staff taking a hit in 2020 (I’ll spare you a reminder of the specifics), much is expected of Steven Matz as he looks to fill the gaps and provide support behind ace Jacob deGrom. The pressure was on, but Matz appeared up to the task in a stellar first start against the Braves, in which he allowed just one run over six innings while striking out seven....
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In a Zoom press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Mets skipper Luis Rojas told reporters that Robinson Cano has officially arrived at Summer Camp, as per MMO’s Jacob Resnick. The second baseman had been absent from all camp activities up to this point, and Rojas could only express his hope that the team would see Cano soon without providing a timetable for his return. During the call, Rojas...
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After months of speculation about whether a 2020 season would even happen, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is eager to dig his heels into preparations for the upcoming 60-game campaign. Despite being given the “all clear” to resume play, the COVID-19 pandemic is still a reality across the country and presents a myriad of health and safety issues for the league. However, Alonso –...
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After MLB made it clear on Friday that they will not be responding to the MLBPA’s latest proposal of a 70-game season, their counter to the league-offered 60-game schedule, Rob Manfred offered what appears to be one last chance at salvaging an agreement. On Sunday afternoon, players were supposedly set to vote on whether or not to accept MLB’s proposed 60 games and full prorated pay...
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Despite focus centered on whether or not the league will even have a 2020 season, it doesn’t hurt to look ahead to what might be in 2021. In 2019, the Mets’ center field job was held down for the most part by Brandon Nimmo (when not injured) and the combination of Michael Conforto and Juan Lagares when Nimmo was down for the count. Nimmo has proven solid at the position, as his...
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