3 UP Cycling Out of a Slump Eduardo Escobar went from the worst player on the Mets roster to being the first-ever player to hit a cycle at Petco Park. More impressively, Escobar became the first player to hit a homer and triple over the final two innings of a game to secure his cycle. More than the cycle, Escobar looks like he is fully out of his slump, and he is playing some great baseball. In...
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Francisco Álvarez continues to stay hot in Binghamton with his 11th home run of the season. Three Syracuse pitchers nearly throw a perfect game on a busy, seven-game day for Mets minor leaguers. Game One: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (19-35) 2 vs Syracuse Mets (19-34) 3 BOX SCORE 1B Dominic Smith: 1-for-4, 1 RBI, .286/.318/.476 RF Carlos Rincon: 1-for-4, 1 R, .220/.267/.330 LF Travis Blankenhorn:...
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During his years as manager—first with the Texas Rangers and then with the Mets—Bobby Valentine gained a well-earned reputation for finding his way into the spotlight. Many referred to him as “Top Step” Bobby. In a game against the Toronto Blue Jays, he affirmed that reputation and sort of dispelled it altogether. It’s hard to be a Mets fan and not be familiar with the sight of...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets lost their third series of the year after they were defeated Wednesday night by the San Diego Padres, 13-2. Chris Bassitt struggled in his start, allowing six earned runs in three and one-third innings pitched. Dan Quiñones has a more complete recap of last night’s game. The Mets will face the Los Angeles Angels Friday night at 9:38 PM ET with Tylor Megill...
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The Mets took on the Padres on Wednesday night in San Diego in the rubber match of their three game series. Both teams sent their newest additions from Oakland to the mound as Chris Bassitt made the start for the Mets against Sean Manaea, who the Athletics dealt to the Padres nearly three weeks after dealing Bassitt to New York. It was the southpaw from San Diego who got the upper hand as the...
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Khalil Lee is back in the big leagues. Earlier today it was reported that Lee is en route to San Diego to join the Mets from Syracuse. Now he is activated for Wednesday’s game, with relief pitcher Adonis Medina sent down in a corresponding move. It is unknown how long Lee will remain in the bigs with Starling Marte stating he feels like he could avoid a stint on the injured list after he...
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