By Joe D. In a press conference to announce that manager Mickey Callaway had been fired, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen fielded questions from reporters on a variety of issues confronting the New York Mets. While discussing his thoughts and plans for the 2020 season, Van Wagenen stated that both right-hander Noah Syndergaard and reliever Edwin Diaz would be on the team next season....
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According to William Ladson, Mets bench coach Jim Riggleman will not return for the 2020 season. Riggleman, 66, was hired by the Mets less than a year ago on November 26, 2018 to replace Gary Disarcina as the bench coach. His contract was a one-year deal. Riggleman has a 726-904 record in 13 years as an MLB manager, and all but one have been with National League teams (2008 Mariners). Earlier on...
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Following the firing of manager Mickey Callaway on Thursday per a team announcement, Brodie Van Wagenen and Jeff Wilpon addressed the move and expressed their goals for the future in a press conference. “As we look at what the next steps are, we have spent a good amount of time identifying an expansive list” of potential managerial candidates, Van Wagenen said. Among those rumored to...
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The New York Mets came from behind on Sunday to win in walk-off fashion on Dominic Smith’s game-winning three-run homer. This dramatic comeback win capped off an 86-76 regular season for the amazins’ in 2019. The “never say die” kids finished the season with an impressive eight walk-off wins and 22 come from behind victories, as well. Despite missing out on the postseason for the third-straight...
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Game 1 St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves, SunTrust Park 5:02 PM (EDT) RHP Miles Mikolas (9-14, 4.16) vs LHP Dallas Keuchel (8-8, 3.75 ERA) TBS, ESPN Radio The division series kicks off the winner of the NL East facing the winner of the NL Central. Former Met prospect John Gant has been left off the Cardinals roster after a rough finish to the season. Long-time Braves starting pitcher Julio...
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By Matt Musico Not having the New York Mets on TV every night isn’t fun, even if the postseason has already proven to be exciting through just two games. However, having season-long stats finalized allows us to look at who performed very well, who didn’t, and how those observations compare to each other. That’s when Seth Lugo’s music gets played, you guys. In just 80...
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