Dark-Horse Roster Candidate: Phillip Evans

New York Mets’ prospect Phillip Evans has made quite the name for himself over the last few seasons. After a standout performance this spring, the 25-year-old from Carlsbad, CA has emerged as a dark-horse candidate to make the Mets’ Opening Day roster. Originally a fifteenth-round draft pick in the 2011 MLB Amateur Draft, the La Costa Canyon HS product didn’t quite find his...

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David Wright: New York’s Tragic Hero

David Wright should be a Hall of Famer. He could have easily done so with the type of career he was having with the Mets. He holds a majority of the club’s career batting records. And he quickly grew to be a bright and beloved character of New York baseball. (More so than that other guy who played shortstop in the Bronx all those years, am I right?) But much like tragedy and...

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How To Manage A Crowded Outfield Once Conforto Returns

The Mets have a situation unfolding in a collision course between the outfield and first base. As of today, the Mets are set to feature an outfield of Yoenis Cespedes, Jay Bruce, and a platoon of Brandon Nimmo and Juan Lagares. At first base, the team is set to have Adrian Gonzalez and Wilmer Flores in a likely strict platoon. Now, we all know that, when healthy, Cespedes and Bruce are playing...

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Morning Briefing: Matz Looks to Build Off Strong Start

Good morning Mets fans! The Mets travel to Rodger Dean Stadium in Jupiter as they take on the Miami Marlins at 1:05 pm this afternoon. Steven Matz will be on the mound as he looks to build off his strong start from last week. The game will not be televised, but can be heard on 710 WOR. We were treated to a pair of Spring Training games yesterday. At First Data Field, the Mets fell to the Houston...

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Game Recap: Rosario Hits First Homer of Spring in 7-4 Loss

The Mets lost to the Washington Nationals by the score of 7-4 at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm in the nightcap of a split-squad doubleheader. Pitching: Zack Wheeler was knocked around by the Nationals in the first inning. A pair of walks and three stolen bases from Trea Turner and Bryce Harper set the Nats up with runners on second and third with one out. An Anthony Rendon...

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MMO Game Thread: Mets vs. Nationals, 7:05 PM

New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Tuesday, March 13 – The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches – 7:05 p.m. Zack Wheeler (0-0, 1.80 ERA) vs. Max Scherzer (2-0, 2.00 ERA) MLB Network The New York Mets (split squad) will take on the Washington Nationals this evening at 7:05 p.m. Zack Wheeler will toe the rubber for the Mets and is opposed by Max Scherzer. Mets Lineup Juan Lagares (R) CF...

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