Before the season started, there was much uncertainty surrounding the starting rotation. With a surplus of starting pitchers, nobody was sure who would make the major league rotation and who would be forced to pitch out of the bullpen, or even be sent down to Triple-A. When all was said and done, Zack Wheeler was sent down to Las Vegas, Jason Vargas went on the disabled list making Seth Lugo the...
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Coming into the New York Mets game on Thursday afternoon against the Washington Nationals, Jay Bruce was 4-for-20 with only on extra base hit. Bruce changed that in a big way in the Mets 8-2 win with a double that just missed being a homer and a grand slam late in the game to give the Mets insurance runs. Bruce talked about the importance of the first series against the two-time defending NL...
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It was a very promising night for all of the Mets minor-league affiliates, as three of the four teams won their first game of the season and even the 51s’ loss featured some impressive performances. Also great pitching all-around as the four teams combined to strike out 49 batters and walk only nine. El Paso Chihuahuas (1-0) 4, Las Vegas 51s (0-1) 2 Box Score Dominic Smith 1B: 0-for-2, BB...
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Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets (5-1) defeated the Washington Nationals (4-3) 8-2 during their home opener at Nationals Park on Thursday. Michael Conforto homered in his return to the lineup while fellow outfielders Yoenis Cespedes and Jay Bruce homered as well. Jacob deGrom went six solid innings to pick up his second win of the season and was followed by three scoreless innings from...
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Mets outfield farmhand Tim Tebow stroked a three-run home run for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in the first inning Thursday night. It was his first plate appearance and first pitch at the Double-A level. LIFT OFF!@TimTebow crushes his first home run of the season for the @RumblePoniesBB. pic.twitter.com/7DTd1CjlIk— New York Mets (@Mets) April 5, 2018 Tebow, starting in left field for...
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Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports is reporting that the New York Mets could still trade outfielder Juan Lagares if they’re able to a find a taker for his contract. Lagares, 29, is off to a fast start offensively for the Mets in 2018 going 5-for-10 with one strikeout and one run scored. The right-handed hitting Lagares was splitting time in center field with Brandon Nimmo through the first week...
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