On Friday, New York Mets assistant general manager John Ricco made some rather inflammatory statements regarding Mets captain David Wright’s attempt to return to the field after more than two years on the sideline. Wright, 35, was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, a degenerative disease that, in summary, wreaks havoc on practically one’s entire body (the back bone’s connected to...
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With catcher Devin Mesoraco ailing from a bulging disk, the Mets have brought in some catching reinforcements in the form of Jose Lobaton according to Tim Healey of Newsday. In a corresponding move, the Mets have transferred pitcher Bobby Wahl to the 60-day disabled list to free up a 40-man roster spot for Lobaton. The 33-year-old had a stint in the bigs earlier this year when both Kevin...
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Dominic Smith hit a high-water mark in his young career last night in the New York Mets 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. His eighth-inning, game-tying opposite-field home run was a spark that the player and the team alike have likely been waiting to see. His sparkling play at first in the top half of that eighth inning, his natural position for those who may have been wondering, was a...
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This year, the Mets had a number of breakout performances leading some players to crack Top 100 prospect lists and for other players to finally get their chance to play at the Major League level. Looking over those performances, here are 2018 Mets full season affiliate leaders in each offensive category among qualifiers (3.1 plate appearances per game): G – 133 Zach Borenstein (Las Vegas)...
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As was expected, the New York Mets activated reliever Anthony Swarzak from the disabled list late this afternoon, ahead of Saturday night’s matchup with the Phillies. It was reported earlier in the week that Swarzak, 32, would likely be returning to the team once they arrived back home from their nine-game road trip. The right-hander signed a two-year, $14 million deal this past offseason...
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The last time Steven Matz pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies, he exited at the end of the second inning, having chucked 58 pitches in a losing four-run effort. Back on the hill and fresh off two consecutive seven-inning, one-run performances, the narrative should have been different his second time around. Unfortunately, the two issues that have troubled Matz throughout the year –...
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