As the trading deadline passed, the Mets decided on keeping the quartet of starting pitchers–Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Zack Wheeler, and Steven Matz intact–for now. And to me, that is the correct decision as I sit here at Nationals Park for one reason-the return offers did not equal what any of these pitchers are worth. And just to make a trade for the sake of making a trade is...
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Columbia right-handed pitcher Tony Dibrell is so tantalizing with his high strikeout numbers. Unfortunately, Dibrell has also frustrated with a high walk rate. That is until recently. In seven of Dibrell’s last eight starts, he had issued two or fewer walks. With him cutting down on his walks, Dibrell has become more dominant. That includes his six-inning effort tonight against the Pirates...
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Even in a more successful 2018 campaign, the first inning has frequently given Steven Matz fits, as he owns a 5.40 ERA with a .911 opponent OPS. However, his struggles in last night’s 25-4 loss to the Washington Nationals took on a life of their own. In a performance eerily reminiscent of his struggles picking up his feel and establishing control of the strike zone from 2017, Matz retired...
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Good morning Mets fans! Last night was a night forget, as the Mets suffered the most lopsided loss in their franchise history as they were defeated 25-4 by the Nationals at Nationals Park. This afternoon, Noah Syndergaard (6-1, 2.89 ERA) makes his return to the mound against former Met Tommy Milone (0-0, 5.40 ERA) at 12:10 PM. Latest Mets News Jeff McNeil hit the first home run of his big league...
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The New York Mets (44-60) suffered the most lopsided single-game loss in their franchise history as they were defeated 25-4 by the Washington Nationals (53-53) on Tuesday night at Nationals Park. Pitching Washington jumped on Steven Matz early and often. Trea Turner leadoff the game with a single, he then stole both second and third. A batter later, Bryce Harper doubled to right to give the Nats...
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With two outs in the bottom of the first and the Washington Nationals ahead 3-0, New York Mets first baseman Wilmer Flores walked off the field after Daniel Murphy’s single and headed straight for the dugout. Phillip Evans entered the game immediately, making his first professional appearance at the position. A short time later, the Mets announced that Flores left the game with a bout of...
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