The Mets have a really amazing pitcher named Jacob. He’s one of the best arms in the league, shutting opponents down with such regularity it’s become boring. He’s an imposing figure on the mound, standing 6 feet, 4 inches tall. And his last name isn’t deGrom. Jacob Seth Lugo (yep) has been an excellent pitcher throughout his first few years on the Mets, but this season,...
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Clearly undeterred by his teammates mocking his 32nd birthday on Saturday with balloons adorned with the number 50, New York Mets backstop Wilson Ramos has been playing more like a comeback kid as of late than a catcher on the wrong side of 30. One of general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s jewel signings during his first offseason at the helm in Queens, Ramos agreed to a two-year, $19...
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Charleston Riverdogs 3, Columbia Fireflies 2 (47-69) Box Score SS Ronny Mauricio o for 5 .283/.320/.379 3B Mark Vientos 1 for 4, K .265/.313/.434 Newton pinch ran for Vientos after he left the game in the ninth inning on an injured leg. RHP Daison Acosta 5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 BB, 5 K, 3.23 era RHP Cole Gordon 2.1 IP, H, BB, 5 K, 3.72 era Acosta an intriguing arm who throws 92-94 with a nice cutter and...
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Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets (61-57) had a day off on Monday before opening a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves (70-50) at SunTrust Park. Latest Mets News Zack Wheeler (9-6, 4.20 ERA) will toe the rubber opposite Max Fried (13-4, 4.11 ERA). The game’s first pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. EDT, with coverage on SNY, WCBS 880 and ESPN Deportes 1050. Brian Lewis of...
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Phew — the New York Mets’ most recent homestand was rather entertaining, don’t you think? Between sweeping the Miami Marlins and winning two of three from the Washington Nationals in thrilling fashion, manager Mickey Callaway’s club has all the momentum as they pack their bags and head south to face the Atlanta Braves. While the situation itself and the current ride the...
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It’s not getting any better for the struggling Edwin Diaz. The closer, who was expected to be a dominant force out of the Mets’ pen, was hit hard yet again – this time by Victor Robles and the Washington Nationals. Down 5-4 in the ninth inning, Diaz surrendered a two-run homer to Robles. The home run was the 11th longball that Diaz has surrendered this season, which is the most that he’s ever...
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