The Mets did not receive good news today from Robinson Cano’s MRI. The MRI revealed a torn hamstring, which will likely sideline the veteran second baseman for many weeks. (Anthony DiComo, MLB.com) Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports adds that no surgery is required, but there is no timetable for a return. Cano injured his hamstring during Sunday’s game against the Pirates. Though Cano had a...
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Monday, August 5, 2019 • 7:40 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, NY Game Two: RHP Sandy Alcantara (4-10, 4.54) vs. RHP Walker Lockett (1-1, 7.82) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • ESPN 1050 AM After a 6-2 win in game one of today’s doubleheader, the Mets will look to climb over the .500 mark tonight. Walker Lockett will make the start tonight, and he will face Sandy Alcantara. Mets Lineup Jeff McNeil LF Amed Rosario...
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The Mets knocked in six runs and knocked around rookie Robert Dugger in his debut, which ended up being a losing effort. Jacob deGrom struggled early, but settled in finished strong. He was back up by scoreless appearances from Justin Wilson and Edwin Diaz in New York’s 6-2 win over the Marlins as the Mets have now won 10 of their last 11. Offense The Mets jumped on Robert Dugger right...
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According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Nationals have signed Asdrubal Cabrera. Mike Puma of the NY Post reported this afternoon that the Mets were “more open” to a reunion with Cabrera after Robinson Cano’s injury, but the veteran infielder is now heading to the Mets’ division rival. Cabrera, 33, was released by the Rangers after batting .235/.318/.393 with 12 homeruns and 51 RBI in 93...
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The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) runs many wonderful programs, but certainly one of the best is the Legends for Youth Clinic Series. Legends for Youth is a charitable program running more than 185 free events a year nationwide, and more than 400 worldwide. The mission of Legends for Youth is to promote the game of baseball to kids using positive sports images and...
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At the beginning of last week, it didn’t look like Noah Syndergaard would remain a Met for long. Trade rumors swirled about the Mets right-hander, but Syndergaard stayed in New York and delivered two outstanding performances that earned him the NL Player of the Week honors. Amid trade rumors on Tuesday night, Syndergaard dazzled with 11 strikeouts in 7.1 innings against the White Sox. And on...
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