MMO Game Thread: Mets vs. Cubs, 8:05 PM ET

Wednesday, September 13, 2017 • 8:05 p.m. (ET) Wrigley Field • Chicago, IL RHP Matt Harvey (5-4, 5.82) vs. LHP Jon Lester (10-7, 4.35) SNY • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 The Mets and Cubs play game two tonight in Chicago. The Mets lost last night behind Robert Gsellman and tonight they turn to the Dark Knight as fans continue to look at the product the Mets will put on the field...

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Bruce Overjoyed He Was Traded To Indians

Jay Bruce struck the big blow in today’s record-setting win against the Tigers, a three-run home run in the first inning to give the Indians a 3-1 lead. After the game, Bruce was interviewed on the field and reflected on his mid-season trade from New York. “I went from being in one of the least fun situations in baseball to the most fun,” Bruce said. Unfortunately, he’s...

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Indians Set New AL Record With 21 Straight Wins

History was made in Cleveland today as the Indians defeated the Tigers, securing their 21st consecutive win. It is the longest winning streak in American League history, and the longest winning streak since the 1935 Cubs won 21 straight as well. After the Tigers got out to an early 1-0 lead in the first, former Met Jay Bruce countered in the bottom of the frame with an opposite-field three-run...

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Strawberry Voices Extreme Displeasure With Mets Organization

Apparently, fans are not the only ones disgruntled with the Mets right now. In an interview on WABC’s Bernie & Sid Show, Mets Hall of Famer Darryl Strawberry outlined his own issues: [Steinbrenner] is probably the greatest owner there ever will be in sports. He loved people and he loved his players. Anyone that puts on a Yankees uniform is family to him. He doesn’t turn his back on his...

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MMO Fan Shot: Hanging In With Harvey

An MMO Fan Shot by Steve Lastoe By any measure, Matt Harvey has had a rough season coming back from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) surgery. Statistically, his performance has been nightmarish but if you need a capsule summary of what’s gone on; he’s been re-injured, he’s lost 5 miles off his fastball, and command of his other pitches has been lacking. It has not been pretty by any standard. Not...

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Report: Japanese Star Shohei Otani To Be Posted This Winter

According to reports out of Japan, star Shonei Otani will request to be posted this offseason. Otani, 23, hit .346/.416/.574 with seven home runs and 28 RBIs in 51 games this season. He did not pitch much this season, however in 2016 he went 10-4 with a 1.86 ERA, striking out 176 batters in 140.0 innings. He has been clocked at and above 100 mph off the mound, and when he’s not pitching he...

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