Earlier today, Newsday’s Tim Healey recently tweeted details of a discussion with manager Mickey Callaway about the state of the Mets at the end of the first half, specifically the picture in the starting rotation. Callaway implied that the team will likely re-evaluate its options once Jason Vargas has fully recovered from a strained calf that has held him on the sidelines since June 29....
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As the MLB Trade Deadline nears, the Mets figure to be among the most active clubs in the league, with the team making almost nobody truly untouchable and with Jeurys Familia, Asdrubal Cabrera, and Zack Wheeler being bandied about a lot in trade talks. Joel Sherman of the New York Post spoke to multiple executives regarding their trade chips. However, Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard will not...
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Sunday, July 15, 2018 • 1:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, N.Y. RHP Jeremy Hellickson (3-1, 3.47) vs. RHP Corey Oswalt (0-2, 6.75) PIX11 • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 The Mets look to close out the first half the season this afternoon with something that has become a rarity: a three-game winning streak. A win today will give them that plus a series win against the Nationals, which...
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Yoenis Cespedes will play five innings tomorrow in a simulated game tomorrow to try and ramp up to get back next weekend against the New York Yankees. It was previously reported that he was going to play for the St. Lucie Mets tomorrow, but that is apparently not the case. – Josh Finkelstein – Original Post- July 14 In his press conference today, Mets manager Mickey Callaway said...
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The Mets decided on their rotation coming out of the break against the inter-state rival New York Yankees that starts next Friday. Noah Syndergaard is set to start the first game, followed by Steven Matz on Saturday, and Jacob deGrom on Sunday. Considering deGrom is set to at least appear in the All-Star Game on Tuesday, that will give him four days of rest in between, which is the normal...
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Jeurys Familia is almost certain to be dealt at this year’s MLB Trade Deadline on July 31, as with an expiring contract on a team that is 39-54, he will be targeted by many others. However, the 28-year old spoke to Steve Gelbs of SNY before yesterday’s game and made it clear he wishes that weren’t the case right now. “I don’t want to leave here. I want to stay here. I’ve...
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