Despite Rough First Inning, Vargas Still Kept His Composure

In the middle of the first inning, the Baltimore Orioles were already ahead 2-0 against Jason Vargas. Three hard singles, a deep sacrifice fly, and a Mark Trumbo stolen base best characterized an opening act that we had become all too familiar with. To be fair, Vargas was able to record two more outs and get himself out of further trouble, but at 29 pitches already, the writing seemed on the...

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Mets Minors Recap: Kaczmarski Starts Right Where He Left Off

Las Vegas (25-34) 11, New Orleans (27-31) 10   Box Score Kevin Kaczmarski CF: 3-5, 2B, 3B, 2 K, .424/.447/.606 Phillip Evans SS: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, .255/.323/.531 Dominic Smith 1B: 2-5, K, .264/.351/.376 Christian Colon 2B: 3-4, 2B, RBI, BB, .283/.328/.450 Cody Asche 3B: 2-5, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, K, .227/.298/.518 The 51s did most of their damage in an eight-run third inning, aided by an error and a...

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Day 2 Draft Review: Mets Take Multiple College Arms

With picks 3-10 in the draft yesterday, the New York Mets selected eight college players after taking two high school players on day one. Of these eight, they took four right-handed pitchers, one left-handed pitcher, two infielders, and a catcher. This was a similar approach as last year, when their top ten picks were all college players. Here we will review the picks the Mets made on day two....

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Morning Briefing: Wheeler Looks to Put Brakes on Losing Skid

Good morning Mets fans last night the team dropped their fifth straight game as they were defeated by the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 at Citi Field. This afternoon, the Mets will look to get back on the right track as they send Zack Wheeler to the mound against Dylan Bundy and the Orioles. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. and the game can be seen on SNY. Latest Mets News The Mets announced on...

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Game Recap: Mets Woes Continue in 2-1 Loss to Orioles

  The New York Mets dropped their fifth straight game as they were defeated by the Baltimore Orioles by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday night at Citi Field. Pitching The Orioles jumped out to an early 2-0 lead against Jason Vargas. Trey Mancini and Adam Jones started off the game with back-to-back singles to center. Manny Machado then singled off the glove of Asdrubal Cabrera to bring home the...

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Syndergaard Set to Return Sunday Against Yankees

After throwing 25 pitches in a simulated game this afternoon, Mets RHP Noah Syndergaard is set to return from the disabled list on Sunday night against the Yankees. Mets pitching coach Dave Eiland told Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com that Syndergaard reported no problems after the simulated game. “As long as it doesn’t flare up in the next 24 hours, he should be fine,” Eiland said....

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