On Monday afternoon, the New York Mets were defeated by the Houston Astros by a score of 6-3 at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (Box Score) Brandon Nimmo started in center field, and he went 3-for-4 with an RBI, two singles, and a double. Devin Mesoraco got the start behind the plate, and he also had a multi-hit game, going 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles. Pitching Jason Vargas continued...
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During the radio broadcast of yesterday’s Mets versus Cardinals match-up, long time Mets broadcaster Howie Rose recanted a story from just some years ago. Rose went on to speak about an experience he got to share at at Tom and Nancy Seaver’s Vineyard in Calistoga, California. The Wilpons wanted to present Seaver with a 2015 National League Championship ring, as well as speak to him...
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Roger Craig holds a special place in New York baseball history lore, carrying the distinction of the first pitcher to take the mound for the New York Mets, as well as being a member of Brooklyn’s lone World Series championship team. At 89, Craig has outlasted nearly all of his peers that made the Brooklyn-heavy component of the 1962 Mets inaugural season. Growing up in North Carolina, the lanky...
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Recovering from Tommy John surgery, Travis d’Arnaud has made significant strides in an effort to be ready for Opening Day. He has appeared in Grapefruit League games and seems to be healthy, but health aside, faces competition for playing time behind the dish. New addition Wilson Ramos will surely be the starting catcher, but after him, d’Arnaud shares a depth chart with Devin...
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New York Mets infielder Todd Frazier had a positive day today as he continues his rehab from a left oblique strain suffered in late February. According to Tim Healey of Newsday, Frazier ran, played catch and took grounders without difficulty. The veteran third baseman was pleased with his own performance. Frazier has yet to appear in a spring training game for the Mets in 2019. The 33-year old...
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The Mets improved to .500 yesterday, but that doesn’t matter. What does matter: for a second straight day the Mets looked to be firing on all cylinders with their offense flowing and their pitching stiffing. Yesterday d’Arnaud, Rosario and McNeil all hit homers. Travis needed it as he is deep in a roster fight right now. Rosario was coming back from an injury and showed that he could pick up...
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