The Mets could make an addition to their bullpen. Right-handed relief pitcher Garrett Richards was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers earlier this week. He cleared waivers and is now a free agent. According to Ken Rosenthal, a reunion with Mets general manager Billy Eppler is a possibility. Richards, 34, made his MLB debut with the Angels in 2011. He remained with the organization...
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3 UP Squirreling Away Jeff McNeil picked up a couple of more hits in this series including an RBI double. With that McNeil has a 141 wRC+ and 3.8 WAR on the season. That’s the best among NL second baseman. His 4.5 fWAR also leads NL second baseman. This is partially because McNeil is having a great second half. He’s accumulated a 1.9 fWAR so far which ties him for third best in the...
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David Wright stepped up to the plate in the top of the second inning at Citizens Bank Park preparing to take his first swing in 133 days. Once a mainstay in the Mets lineup, “The Captain” missed over four months. Initially he was diagnosed with a hamstring injury. But it was soon discovered he suffered from spinal stenosis, the ailment which would ultimately cause the premature end...
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The big story from Tuesday night was Francisco Alvarez and Mark Vientos both homering in the Syracuse Mets win. Álvarez leads the Mets minor leagues with 24 home runs with Vientos right behind him with 23. AAA: Syracuse (51-67) 9, Worcester (59-59) 8 Box Score C Francisco Álvarez 2-for-3, HR (24), 2 BB, 3 RBI, 2 R, .180/.340/.378 (AAA) 3B Mark Vientos 1-for-2, HR (23), 2 BB, 2 RBI, 2 R,...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Let’s start with a positive; today is a new day and the Mets are about to start a 10-game homestand and a stretch of baseball where the schedule gets a lot easier. The bad news? The Mets were swept by the Yankees on Tuesday night and they finished a tough road trip 4-6. Taijuan Walker was near-perfect at Yankee Stadium until he was taken long by Aaron Judge in the...
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The New York Mets clashed with the New York Yankees for the final Subway Series matchup of the regular season on Tuesday evening. Taijuan Walker was set to make his return to the mound after leaving a game early in Atlanta with back spasms last week. Frankie Montas made his fourth start with the Yankees since being acquired at the trade deadline from the Oakland A’s. Although not perfect,...
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