In March, MMN reported on the pace of play initiatives which were going to be instituted for the 2018 season. The initiatives included a reduction in the amount of mound visits, a pitch timer, and extra innings beginning with a runner on base. These initiatives had the stated goal of not just speeding up the pace of the game but also shortening the time of minor league games. Baseball America...
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As expected, the Mets today activated third baseman David Wright from the 60-day disabled list. The plan, after Wright’s impassioned press conference earlier this month, was to have the captain active for the final homestand. It’s been an uphill battle for Wright, who hasn’t appeared in a major league game since 2016. The longtime Met has worked hard to get back on the playing field, and will...
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When the Mets acquired Travis d’Arnaud prior to the 2013 season, he was the then centerpiece of the deal that sent R.A. Dickey to the Toronto Blue Jays. Unfortunately for d’Arnaud, his Mets career has been hampered by injuries, including this year where he was diagnosed with a torn UCL and had to undergo Tommy John surgery. D’Arnaud can become a free agent in 2020, but after...
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In an effort to help Mets prospects better prepare for the Major Leagues, the organization has sent their top prospects to work with the Major League team and coaching staff. Not only is this a chance for the prospects to improve, but it is also a chance for the prospects to impress the Major League coaching staff. Much like he has done during the 2017 season, Justin Dunn is taking full...
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The Mets’ Triple-A affiliate will be much closer to Citi Field next season, and it could stay that way for the better part of the next two decades. New York announced late last year that their highest minor league team would be located in Syracuse in 2019. The current lease runs through 2025, but according to Onondaga County deputy executive Bill Fisher, there has been a verbal agreement...
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Good Morning Mets fans! Tonight, Noah Syndergaard (12-4, 3.36 ERA) and the Mets will open a three-game set against the Atlanta Braves. The Braves will toss out rookie Touki Toussaint(2-1, 4.30 ERA) out to face Thor. This series marks the beginning of the final homestead of the Mets season. The game can be viewed on SNY and 710WOR at 7:10 P.M. Latest Mets News Today, the Mets will activate David...
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