The Mets will hope to salvage their season with an upcoming four-game set against the Diamondbacks. In the first game, Jason Vargas (2-4, 7.71) will matchup against former Met farmhand Matt Koch (4-3, 4.20 ERA). Over their last 18 games, the Mets have scored 55 runs. On the other hand, the Dbacks have scored the same amount of runs over their last six games. The game can be viewed on SNY and...
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Jacob deGrom has become, without a doubt, one of baseball’s unluckiest pitcher. No matter how many dominant performances he has, it seems to be impossible for the Mets to find a way to manufacture runs. That was the case again today in a matinee with against the Atlanta Braves. DeGrom was perfect through his first three innings before allowing a double to Dansby Swanson with one out in the...
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Judging from Sandy Alderson’s comments yesterday and the general direction of the team, it’s only natural to question what the team should be doing at the trade deadline and beyond. Mr. Belvedere asks . . . Can Sandy Alderson save the season? Antonio M asks . . . Where do you see the best fit for dealing Wheeler or Matz, and what would be a fair return? @Cuso_ says . . . Right now, the Mets...
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Mickey Callaway said after the game that Jay Bruce is dealing with a sore back and won’t start in tomorrow night’s contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks as a result. On the year, he’s hitting .220/.298/.332 with only three home runs and 17 RBI to give him a below-average 75 wRC+ and -0.1 WAR. The 31-year old has also been dealing with plantar fasciitis as well that could be...
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The New York Mets (28-36) were swept by the Atlanta Braves (39-28) as they were shutout at SunTrust Park in a 2-0 loss. Pitching What more can be said about Jacob deGrom? The righty was nearly flawless in his start against the Braves and did as much that can possibly be done to help his team win. He is on a one-man mission to show that pitching wins don’t matter. Jacob was perfect for the...
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Tim Healey of Newsday reports that the Mets claimed relief pitcher Chris Beck off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and he will join the team in Arizona tomorrow night. The 27-year old had a 4.18 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and 16 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings pitched (14 games). However, his FIP was 6.02 on the year, which suggests he is actually worse than what his stats have shown to date and his 5.94...
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