The Mets defense has suffered a devastating blow with Juan Lagares likely down for the season. With Yoenis Cespedes injured as well, though hopefully for the shorter term, the Mets are down to three every day-quality outfielders: Brandon Nimmo, Michael Conforto, and Jay Bruce. In Friday’s game against the Diamondbacks, the outfield alignment was as follows: Nimmo in left field, Conforto in...
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Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Texas Rangers, seemingly out of contention, are open to trading their many veterans this season. While Rosenthal says that some rivals have begun to talk with Texas about some players, he also says nothing is serious as it’s still May and most teams are focused on the June draft. While the Rangers will be unlikely to trade young players like...
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The Mets received devastating news prior to Friday night’s bout with the Arizona Diamondbacks as they learned they would likely be without outfielder Juan Lagares for the remainder of the season. When the game started, however, another Mets outfielder stepped up big time. Michael Conforto went 4-for-4 at the dish and plated two of the team’s three runs. “It feels like what I am used...
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Five days after throwing 45 pitches and lasting only one inning in Philadelphia, Jacob deGrom bounced back with a dominant start in the Mets 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. DeGrom picked up his fourth win of the season by striking out 13 in seven innings and allowing one earned run and six hits. He became the 10th pitcher in Mets history to hit the 800 career strikeout mark. “I felt...
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Tacoma (21-21) 7, Las Vegas (17-25) 2 Box Score Matt den Dekker CF: 2-4, .292/.331/.508 Dominic Smith 1B: 1-4, 2B, .291/.396/.441 Zach Borenstein LF: 2-4, HR, RBI, 2 K, .243/.341/.441 Cody Asche 3B: 2-4, 2 2B, 2 K, .235/.291/.549 Johnny Monell DH: 1-4, RBI, K, .267/.354/.395 The 51s took an early 1-0 lead in the second on Borenstein’s eighth home run of the year. After a great April, Borenstein...
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Good morning Mets fans! Today, in a battle of southpaws, Steven Matz (1-3, 3.86 ERA) will take one of 2018’s breakout stars Patrick Corbin (4-1, 2.53 ERA). Even though he had a rough start to the season, Matz has been encouraging in his last two starts. The game will be on PIX11 and 710 WOR at 7:10 p.m. Jacob deGrom’s masterful performance and Michael Conforto’s timely offensive...
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