As per Tim Healey of Newsday, New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom’s expected minor-league start on Sunday will be pushed back to Monday due to illness. On Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that the Mets would begin to “shield” their top-level starters from Grapefruit League opposition they will face often throughout the season. The Mets are playing the Washington...
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The New York Mets have re-assigned outfielder Gregor Blanco and infielder Danny Espinosa to minor-league camp, as per an announcement from the team. Blanco, 35, went 4-for-31 this spring (.129/.206/.194) with a triple, two runs batted in, and nine strikeouts, playing all three outfield positions (14 putouts in 14 chances) after signing a minor-league contract with the Mets in December, the same...
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Major League Baseball has announced a series of rule changes to go into effect for the 2020 season. Some of the proposed rule changes include: Injured List increased from 10 to 15 days Assignment to the minor leagues increased from 10 to 15 days Maximum of 13 pitchers on the Major League roster Position players are not permitted to pitch unless very specific circumstances are met Relievers must...
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Spring is the season of new beginnings, and for Mets fans, there’s a lot to be excited about. The stellar starting 5 is healthy, the young position core of Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo, Amed Rosario, Pete Alonso, and Jeff McNeil have a chance to be really good in 2019, and new acquisitions like Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz, and Wilson Ramos look poised to fill last years holes. On break...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The New York Mets will be taking on the Washington Nationals at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on Sunday afternoon. Left-hander Hector Santiago will start for the Mets. The Mets lost to the Marlins on Saturday, 11-6, as Seth Lugo took the loss after allowing four earned runs in his one inning of work. Latest Mets News Kevin Kernan of the New York Post details...
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Executives of Topps must have enjoyed games during the 1986 season, as they provided fans numerous cards with pictures taken during the Mets’ World Series season of 1986 in the 1987 Topps set. We’ve previously looked at cards from the 1987 Topps set for Kevin Mitchell, Wally Backman, and Gary Carter and were able to determine the game and outcome of the play pictured. Today,...
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