Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports that the Miami Marlins have relieved hitting coach Mike Pagliarulo from his position, with the Miami Marlins struggling to score runs. Pagliarulo, 59, had been the team’s hitting coach since the 2016 season, but was fired, according to GM Mike Hill, for leading a team that was “easy to pitch to.” That assessment is pretty accurate as they rank...
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The New York Mets were banking on Robinson Cano to be a leader on the field and off of it when they traded away two top prospects (centerfielder Jarred Kelenic, right-hander Justin Dunn) to acquire the 36-year-old second baseman and 25-year-old closer Edwin Diaz from Seattle. Over 63 plate appearances in Spring Training, Cano slashed .441/.476/.610. While exhibition stats aren’t to be...
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Things could seemingly only go up for Jason Vargas following his last performance in Atlanta on April 13th where he retired just one batter prior to being pulled in the first inning by manager, Mickey Callaway. Vargas, 36, showed some signs of improvement against a tough Cardinals team as he went four innings while allowing one run on three hits and both walking and striking out three batters in...
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Good Morning Mets Fans!! Today, Chris Flexen will make his first start if the year in place of Jacob deGrom, who was placed on the IL yesterday. The Mets will look to win their first series since sweeping the Marlins during the first week of April. Miles Mikolas will take the hill for the Cards. The game is at 2:15 p.m. and can be viewed on WPIX 11 and WBCS 880. Good News: Vargas had his best...
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Following Friday’s 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, manager Mickey Callaway announced that the Mets will promote Chris Flexen to start on Saturday afternoon. Flexen, 24, will fill in for ace Jacob deGrom, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 16) with elbow soreness and is currently headed back to New York for an MRI. Flexen last started for the...
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The New York Mets (11-8) got to Adam Wainwright early and hung on to win as they defeated the St. Louis Cardinals (10-9) tonight 5-4. Offense: Robinson Cano sparked some early offense in the top of the first with a line drive double to kick off a two-out rally. Michael Conforto then walked to make it runners at first and second with two outs. The next batter, Wilson Ramos, muscled a base hit up...
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