The Mets dropped the second of three games against the Braves Tuesday night, this time getting blown out 12-5 by the team now just four games behind them in the NL East. This game was over on Sunday. It was over as soon as the Mets–and by the Mets, I mean the front office–decided they’d saunter into a five-game series with two “To Be Determined” starting pitcher...
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Just three days after he elected free agency, veteran right-hander Jerad Eickhoff is officially back with the New York Mets and will be starting Tuesday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves. Eickhoff was designated for assignment following his outing last Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Late last week it was reported that he opted to test out the free agent market, and now he has been...
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Tuesday, July 27, 2021 • 7:10 P.M. Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Charlie Morton (9-3, 3.65) vs. RHP Jerad Eickhoff (0-1, 4.96) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • WQBU 92.7 FM The Mets split the double header yesterday with a 2-0 loss in the first game and a 1-0 win in the second game. Runs were at a premium in both games as both offenses struggled to get much going. The Mets executed another excellent bullpen...
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New York Mets manager Luis Rojas provided an update on tow of his injured starting pitchers Carlos Carrasco and Noah Syndergaard while speaking with the media pregame on Tuesday afternoon at Citi Field. Carrasco, who has been working his way back from a hamstring injury, threw a side session at Citi Field on Tuesday afternoon. Rojas said that there’s a “big chance” the right-hander will make his...
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Updated Report – July 28, 6:40 Pending physicals, folks. The Tyler Anderson fiasco is a good reminder that all reported deals are pending physicals. The initially reported deal between the Pirates and Phillies fell apart because one of the prospects going to Pittsburgh had a physical issue. Now, despite a report that the Mets were trying to swoop in late, Anderson will head to the Mariners...
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It took much longer than anyone would’ve expected at the start of the 2021 regular season, but the New York Mets’ offense is finally performing up to expectations. A number of hitters have enjoyed a prosperous month of July, and outfielder Dominic Smith is one of those dudes. Through 86 plate appearances this month, Smith is slashing .263/.337/513 with five home runs, and 14 RBI,...
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