The Yankees are coming to Citi Field for the first Subway Series of 2022. This two-game series will be a battle of two first-place teams, which hasn’t often been the case when the Yankees make their way over from the Bronx. With their 66-31 record, the Yankees have the most wins of any team in baseball this season. The Mets are second in the National League with their record of 59-37. The Mets...
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When interleague play was conceived, it was for match-ups like this. The concept itself has been greatly diluted over time and the annual Mets-Yankees series had lost some of its initial steam. But when both teams are thriving and the drama is high, it can feel like it did in the early days. Last year’s three-game set at Citi Field certainly had that intensity and this upcoming meeting...
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Updated Report, 7/26/222, 1:34 p.m. On top of Jeff Passan’s earlier report, Sports Illustrated’s Pat Ragazzo says the Mets have discussed a package of both Contreras and David Robertson with the Cubs. The report repeats the Mets’ claim that both Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty are off limits, so they wouldn’t be in the deal, but “multiple top prospects” would...
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Position: LHP Bats/Throws: L/L Age: 6/18/1989 (33) Traditional Stats: 33 G, 4-2, 1.61 ERA, 1.209 WHIP, 50 K, 44.2 IP Advanced Stats: 1.0 fWAR, 2.57 FIP, 2.51 xERA, 13.0 BB%, 27.2 K% Rundown Yes, that same Matt Moore that pitched to a 6.29 ERA, 4.89 xERA, and 5.76 FIP last season with Philadelphia. The former All-Star, who is now 33 years old, has completely revitalized his career for the time...
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Although last week was highlighted by the annual All-Star game in Los Angeles – and the games that were played didn’t have much excitement with two losses to the Padres – two Mets who were named to the mid-summer classic had phenomenal weeks. Pete Alonso batted above .500 with an epic home run, while Edwin Díaz continued to pitch scoreless baseball. Hitter of the Week: Pete...
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Alex Ramirez had a breakout series to start the second half in Brooklyn with eight hits, two home runs, and 10 RBIs. But first, let’s get into how the rest of the minor leagues did as they returned from the All-Star break. Triple-A Syracuse The Mets took two of three from the Worcester Red Sox this past weekend to improve to 42-51. Mark Vientos picked up where he left off before the break...
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