Jon Morosi of MLB.com is reporting that New York Mets prospect Dominic Smith is expected to return to the lineup on Sunday when they return home after a three-game road trip. Smith has only one at-bat in what has been a spring of headlines for him. He opened eyes coming into camp in fantastic shape as he entered a battle for the first base job with veteran Adrian Gonzalez. But, then Smith was...
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The New York Mets headed to Joker Merchant Stadium in Lakeland today to take on former Mets’ farmhand Michael Fulmer and the Detroit Tigers. The game ended in a 4-4 tie. Starting for the Mets’ was left-hander Steven Matz. Coming into today still fighting for a rotation spot in Mickey Callaway’s starting rotation, Matz’ had given up eight hits and ten earned run over 1.2...
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Major League Baseball and Facebook announced on Friday a partnership for the 2018 MLB season to broadcast one game every week to a global audience on Facebook. The 25-game package will be available exclusively on Facebook Watch in the United States and available globally on the show Page. “This partnership with Facebook reflects the ongoing commitment of Major League Baseball and our Clubs...
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The New York Mets have are 14 games into their spring scheduled with a meaningless 5-9 record though more importantly they have stayed away from major injuries. Sure they still have some nagging muscle injuries with Amed Rosario, Dominic Smith and Anthony Swarzak but for the most part the Mets have been healthy and that will be a big key in how they do in 2018. As there is every spring the Mets...
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The Colorado Rockies have agreed in principle on a one-year deal to bring back veteran outfielder Carlos Gonzalez according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the deal is worth $8 million over the one season. Gonzalez, 32, this past season in 136 games (534 plate appearances) with the Rockies, clubbed 14 homers and drove in 57 RBI while hitting to a...
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Mickey Callaway gets his first big league manager gig with the New York Mets. What can he bring to the table, and what is in store for the Mets? So far in his first couple of weeks, Mickey Callaway has shown he’s ready to make his presence known. Culture Change Mickey Callaway made a big statement to the team with his recent handling of top prospect Dominic Smith. Before their first Spring...
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