Zack Wheeler made his third appearance of the spring on Wednesday and fired three scoreless innings. He allowed four hits, struck out four batters, and walked none over the course of his 49 pitch outing. The right-hander hit 97 MPH with his fastball during the game and his Spring Training ERA went down to 1.80. “Wheeler looked really good,’’ manager Mickey Callaway said. “His fastball velocity,...
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New York Yankees (9-2) vs. New York Mets (5-7-1) Wednesday, March 7, 2018 • 1:10 p.m. First Data Field • Port St. Lucie, FL RHP Domingo Germán (0-0, 1.80) vs. RHP Zack Wheeler (0-0, 4.50) SNY/WOR The New York Mets will take on the crosstown rival New York Yankees today at First Data Field at 1:10 p.m. The game will be aired on SNY and can be heard on 710 WOR. Zack Wheeler will take the hill for...
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Michael Conforto took another step on the road to recovery as he participated in regular batting practice for the first time since he first got the injury. The last week has been full of ups for the left-handed hitter as he keeps making progress in his return from a left shoulder capsule tear. The 25-year old is expected to miss the first month of the season with the injury. Check out the video...
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To say that Drew Smith – the right-handed relief prospect acquired by the Mets in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for Lucas Duda – had an eventful 2017 season wouldn’t bring proper commendation to what he accomplished. Not only did Smith, 24, appear in a career-best 42 games, posting a 1.65 ERA over 60 innings of work while striking out nearly nine batters per-nine-innings, but...
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After the team signed Jason Vargas, it appeared likely the Mets would open the season with Vargas, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Matt Harvey, and Steven Matz. However, Matz has looked dreadful in his first two starts this spring as he has allowed 10 runs in only 1.2 innings pitched while walking four batters and only striking out one batter. Another thing not working in his favor is the nice...
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David Wright spoke with Joel Sherman of the New York Post very honestly about the struggles he’s endured over the last few years, having spent large chunks away from the game because of a multitude of injuries highlighted by a chronic back condition, spinal stenosis. Wright said the following about his walk into the clubhouse every day and how he days in camp go: “I come in here and my...
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