The short but eventful career of Matt Harvey in New York covered countless emotions. There was great anticipation, electrifying performances, disappointment, frustration, and empathy. It didn’t end the way anyone wanted, but it had plenty of thrills. Here are the best: The Debut – July 26, 2012 Considering everything that transpired after this, it’s poignant to look back at the...
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After a disappointing series defeat over the weekend, the New York Mets (17-18) are headed to Great American Ball Park for a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds (14-20). The Mets are entering this series upon losing five out of their last six games to the Detroit Tigers and the Colorado Rockies, who are teams that they are generally expected to dominate. Similarly, the Reds have only...
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The baseball world lost a former pitcher and dynamic personality on May 6, when former Oakland Athletic, San Francisco Giant, and Kansas City Royal Vida Blue passed away in the East Bay Area of Northern California. He was 73 years old. Blue made his major league debut in July of 1969, making 12 appearances. He returned in 1970 to make six starts. In his first, he one-hit the Kansas City Royals...
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When a team is struggling like the Mets are right now, fans always ask whether they have any options in the minor leagues that can help right the ship. After their 13-6 loss at home vs the Rockies on Sunday the Mets have fallen to 17-18 on the season. They are tied with the Marlins in second place (7 games behind Braves) and only one game ahead of Phillies for fourth place. The Mets have already...
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Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports the Mets have signed veteran catcher Gary Sánchez to a minor league deal. He will be assigned to Triple-A Syracuse. Sánchez, 30, recently opted-out of his minor league deal with the Giants. The former Yankee was hitting .164/.319/.182 with zero home runs in 16 games this season in Triple-A for the Giants. Defensively, Sánchez was average last season...
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All four teams in the Mets system failed to win their series this week, continuing a trend of subpar performances that have also affected the major league club. Here are the biggest developments throughout the system, including big weeks from Kevin Parada and Mike Vasil. Triple-A Syracuse The Syracuse Mets dropped five of six games at home against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. They are currently...
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