As per Mike Puma of the New York Post, New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario began taking fly balls out in the outfield (centerfield, to be exact) ahead of Saturday’s 10-2 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, saying “[the] Mets are considering him as an option out there to provide versatility” Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports that Rosario’s “willing to play...
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Ahead of Saturday’s 10-2 win over the Cubs, New York Mets skipper Mickey Callaway announced that Walker Lockett would start in place of the injured Noah Syndergaard (hamstring strain) on Tuesday in Philadelphia, lending credence to the notion that Wilmer Font could have cemented himself into a new role. A few minutes later, Callaway confirmed those suspicions, noting to reporters the...
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With the help of the team’s explosive offensive outing, Zack Wheeler’s excellent start in Chicago yesterday afternoon led the Mets to a 10-2 win over the Cubs. Wheeler, 29, threw 94 pitches through seven innings while allowing one run on one hit. He walked just one batter and struck out five. Zack spoke with the media after the game about his satisfaction with the outing, rebounding from a...
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Gwinett (40-33) 2, Syracuse (36-38) 0 Box Score Dilson Herrera 1B: 1-for-3, BB, 2 K, .259/.354/.585 Gregor Blanco RF: 2-for-3, BB, K, .246/.330/.404 Tim Tebow LF: 1-for-2, BB, K, .148/.231/.205 The Mets had at least one baserunner reach base in eight of the nine innings, but they failed to record an extra-base hit and went 0-7 with runners in scoring position as they were shut out. Blanco, who...
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Good morning, Mets fans! On Saturday, the Mets defeated the Cubs 10-2. Starter Zack Wheeler went seven innings and gave up just one run. He also collected five strikeouts. Pete Alonso hit his 26th home run and Jeff McNeil collected two hits, increasing his multi-hit game streak to five. Chris Flexen finished off the game as he went two innings and gave up one run. Today, the Mets face the Cubs...
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New York Mets left-handed reliever Luis Avilan (left elbow soreness) made his first rehab appearance with Advanced-A St. Lucie on Saturday night, signaling his return to the Mets’ bullpen could be on the horizon. Avilan, 29, was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 4 with discomfort in his pitching elbow. Over one inning with St. Lucie (five batters faced; 24 pitches, 15 strikes), the...
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