MMO Game Thread: Mets vs. Marlins, 4:10 PM (Game 1)

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 • 4:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, N.Y. RHP Trevor Richards (3-8, 4.73) vs. RHP Zack Wheeler (10-7, 3.39) SNY • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 AM Yesterday was a classic deGrom for the Mets as deGrom did something that has never been done before and not getting the win for it. Jacob posted his 26th consecutive start of allowing two runs or less but the...

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Mets Announce 2018 Sterling Award Winners

The New York Mets have announced the 2018 Sterling Award Winners. The Mets give out a Sterling Award, which recognizes the top performing prospect or MVP, at each level of their organization. Additionally, the Mets give a Sterling Award to the top position player and pitcher across all levels from the past year. Player of the Year – Peter Alonso, 1B Level: Binghamton & Las Vegas Stats:...

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DeGrom Sets Record For Consecutive Starts Allowing Three Runs Or Less

On a night where Jacob deGrom was pitching on extra rest, people weren’t sure what to expect. A pitcher out of his routine, even a Cy Young candidate, is prone to make mistakes. After walking the first batter to face him, deGrom put any worries to bed by striking out the next three batters with perfectly placed fastballs, one at 99 mph. In fact, other than the fourth inning, no Marlins...

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Conforto Provides Lone Bright Spot For Mets Offense

The Mets had an absolutely dreadful showing in last night’s contest against Marlins’ right-hander, Jose Urena, who came into the game with a 4.56 ERA. In 6 1/3 innings, he held the Mets to only three hits and one run. That one run came from a Michael Conforto home run in the sixth inning, who took a 2-0 96 MPH fastball and slapped it over the left-field wall to pull the Mets within...

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MMO Scouting History: McNeil’s Path From Unheralded Prospect to the Majors

One of the bright spots from the 2018 season has been the emergence of Jeff McNeil.  With his play in Binghamton and Las Vegas, McNeil forced his way onto the Major League roster even with the Mets seeming unwillingness to give him the promotion. Through his first 44 major league games, McNeil is hitting .340/.401/.490 with eight doubles, four triples, two homers, and 14 RBI.  Certainly, based...

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Morning Briefing: Double Trouble!

Good morning Mets fans! Today the Mets will take on the Marlins in a doubleheader to make up for Monday’s postponed matchup. Zack Wheeler will take the hill against Trevor Richards at 4:20 p.m. and Jason Vargas will challenge Jeff Brigham in the late game. Both games will be televised on SNY. Last night, the Mets were defeated by the Marlins by a score of 5-3, which led to Jacob deGrom’s...

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