If there was one thing we were not expecting in the New York Mets’ 3-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, it was to see the usually even-keeled Luis Rojas get ejected from the game for the first time in his managerial career. It all started in the fourth inning when pitcher Taijuan Walker’s outing began to go south. Walker had a couple close calls go against him — which...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The team released a statement on Tuesday about the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. “After 10 hours of deliberation,” the statement began, “the jury has found Derek Chauvin guilty.” It continues: This is bigger than baseball. Let us honor the memory of George Floyd by continuing to work reconciliation and healing by...
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The Mets lost to the Cubs 3-1 Tuesday night in a game played in near-freezing temperatures. Tensions of the Mets’ struggles boiled over tonight as the game featured ejections of starter Taijuan Walker and Luis Rojas. The pitching, especially the bullpen with 4.1 scoreless innings, kept the Mets in the game once again, though, allowing just three runs on four hits. (Six walks from Walker...
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The current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between Major League Baseball and the players’ union is set to expire at the beginning of December and fans are already preparing themselves for the likelihood of a delayed season or no baseball at all in 2022. However, MLB is saying “not so fast.” Per ESPN’s MLB insider Jeff Passan, MLB and the players’ association...
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According to New York Mets manager Luis Rojas, Jacob deGrom’s next start, which was initially scheduled for the series finale at Wrigley field on Thursday, will be pushed back to Friday when the Amazin’s return home to face the Washington Nationals. The Mets will instead go with left-hander Joey Lucchesi for their final contest with the Cubs, citing his lower pitch count this season....
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021 • 7:40 P.M. (EST) Wrigley Field • Chicago, IL RHP Taijuan Walker (0-0, 2.61) vs. RHP Jake Arrieta (2-1, 3.18) SNY • ESPN • WCBS 880 AM • WQBU 92.7 FM Stop me if you’ve heard this one – the Mets will try to play baseball tonight but the weather be a factor. The Mets arrive in Chicago coming off of a series win in Colorado. After a game postponed due to rain in New York,...
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