As New York Mets beat reporter Mike Puma noted on the New York Post’s new podcast “Amazin but True,” Michael Wacha will likely accept a bullpen role, which could be similar to how Seth Lugo is utilized. Lugo was the Mets most dominant reliever in 2019 tossing 80 innings, while striking out 100 batters and posting a 2.2 bWAR. He also went 7-4, with a 2.70 ERA, and .900 WHIP....
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Good morning Mets fans! Jacob deGrom makes his second start of spring training as he looks to help the Mets climb to the .500 mark. The reigning Cy Young Award winner will be opposed by former-reliever-now-starter Carlos Martinez. The game will take place at 1:10 p.m., but will not be televised or available on radio. Yesterday, a four-run second inning (highlighted by a Robinson Cano two-run...
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Among a locker room lockdown and a sunflower seed strike, Rick Porcello kept a level-head, and made his longest start of the spring thus far, rolling 4.2 innings, striking out one and giving up two earned runs. Porcello allotted nine hits to his foes, all of which by way of the single, and did not go a single inning without giving up a baserunner. Still, he prevailed in getting out of each jam...
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Brodie Van Wagenen announced in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that Michael Conforto has a right oblique strain and will be reassessed next week. Conforto injured himself while making a catch during Monday’s contest against the Marlins. After the game, he received an MRI and was sent back to New York for additional testing. Conforto slashed a robust .257/.363/.494 in 2019, tallying...
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The New York Mets (7-9) defeated the Houston Astros (7-10) this afternoon at the score of 7-4. On the Mound: Rick Porcello had another impressive outing on the mound on Tuesday afternoon against the Houston Astros. He allowed nine hits, struck out one batter, and allowed two earned runs. What made the difference for Porcello’s outing today was he that was able to induce three double plays...
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New York Mets (6-9-3) vs Houston Astros (7-8-2) 1:05 PM FITTEAM Ballpark, West Palm Beach RHP Rick Porcello vs LHP Framber Valdez The Mets tied the Miami Marlins by a score of 1-1 on Monday afternoon in Jupiter. It was the third tied result of the spring. The Mets’ offense was virtually silent once again, but pitching continued to shine. Walker Lockett looked good, allowing only three hits in...
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