Morning Briefing: Can Mets Be Hotter Than the Rockies?

Good morning, Mets fans! On Saturday, the Mets defeated the Rockies 5-3. Steven Matz had a solid outing, going six innings, giving up three runs, and collecting 10 strikeouts. Pete Alonso hit his 21st home run, Seth Lugo threw two scoreless innings, and Edwin Diaz collected his 14th save. Mickey Callaway was ejected in the fifth inning. Latest Mets News Former Mets outfielder Matt Den...

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Mickey Callaway: Robinson Cano Could Go on IL Sunday

Despite earlier reports indicating otherwise, Mickey Callaway has told reporters that Robinson Cano could very well be heading back to the 10-day IL after all. Callaway said that the team is seriously considering doing so and a decision on that could happen as soon as Sunday, with the plan to evaluate the second baseman prior to the contest against the Colorado Rockies. Cano, 36, hasn’t...

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Game Recap: Steven Matz, Bullpen Contain Rockies in Mets 5-3 Win

Talk about gutting it out. New York Mets starter Steven Matz matched a career high by throwing 120 pitches through six innings leading the Mets to a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. (box score) He also struck out 10 for the second time in his career. He mixed his pitches beautifully all night, yet his out pitch was his curve as eight of his ten punch outs were courtesy of the curveball. In his...

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Game Thread: Rockies vs Mets, 7:15 PM

Saturday, June 8, 2019 • 7:15 p.m. (ET) Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Jon Gray (5-4, 4.11) vs. LHP Steven Matz (4-4, 3.97) FOX • WCBS 880 AM • ESPN 1050 AM Hopefully, the Mets offense got sleep last night because they looked exhausted yesterday. The only bright spot came on a mammoth solo shot by Michael Conforto while the Mets booth was eating dumplings in the upper deck. Jacob deGrom put...

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Robinson Cano Feels Good, Could Be Available Off Bench Saturday

Robinson Cano did some running before Saturday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies and Mickey Callaway told reporters that the second baseman “felt really good” and could be available off the bench for the game. Cano, 36, hasn’t played in a game since Wednesday night when he re-injured his left quad in his first game back from the 10-day IL. The Mets acquired Cano...

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Justin Wilson Expects To Begin Rehab Stint Tuesday

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, New York Mets left-handed reliever Justin Wilson (left elbow soreness) “expects to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday, though he’s not sure how long it will last”. Wilson, 31, signed a two-year, $10 million free agent contract with the Mets this offseason. Through ten appearances this season (9.1 innings), the southpaw owns...

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