MMO Game Thread: Diamondbacks vs. Mets, 7:10 PM ET

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, N.Y. RHP Zack Godley (5-6, 3.13) vs. RHP Chris Flexen (2-2, 6.55) SNY • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets lost again last night as their downward spiral continues, but in what has also become a theme, they did rally late. The Mets were losing 7-1 going into the 9th largely due to a poor start from Tommy Milone...

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Steven Matz Undergoes Successful Elbow Surgery

Marc Carig of Newsday reported that Steven Matz underwent successful ulnar nerve transposition surgery this morning. Matz, 26, underwent the same procedure that rotation mate Jacob deGrom underwent at the end of last season. You can read all about what the surgery entails here. DeGrom got the surgery in September 2016 and was healthy for spring training this year, so it’s fair to assume...

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Giving Wilmer Flores A “Second” Chance

Going into next season, you could say a few spots on the New York Mets roster are pretty much finalized. First base and shortstop on the infield, two of three outfield spots, most of the rotation, and the back end of the bullpen are pretty much set in stone for the 2018 season. However one position that is still in the undecided column for the Mets is second base. While the names of Gavin...

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Ulnar Nerve Transposition Surgery

In the recent past, several Mets have suffered from pain in their elbow which has resulted in an ulnar nerve transposition. This has lead to a bit of confusion and frustration in the fan base, and I hope to address what is going on to the best of my ability. I am not a doctor, but I have done a bit of research on the topic. What is the ulnar nerve? The Ulnar nerve runs down the length of the arm...

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Mets Minors Recap: Rhame, Familia, Gorzelanny Pitch Scoreless Innings

Las Vegas 51s (52-78) 8, Salt Lake Bees (65-65) 1 Box Score Jeff McNeil 2B: 2 for 5, Run, RBI, K Travis Snider LF: 3 for 4, 2 Runs, 2B, HR, RBI, K Jayce Boyd DH: 2 for 4, Run, HR, 3 RBI, K It looks like Jeff McNeil is starting to adjust the Las Vegas atmosphere. He might be someone who gets taken in the Rule 5 draft but the Mets could protect him if he shows them enough. RHP Luis Mateo (1-0,...

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Kevin McGowan Shaky in MLB Debut

Kevin McGowan, 25, made his MLB debut out of the bullpen with the New York Mets on Tuesday. McGowan was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas after Steven Matz landed on the disabled list due to irritation in the ulnar nerve of his pitching elbow. The 2013 13th-round pick was 5-4 with a 4.06 ERA, 1.355 WHIP, and 55 strikeouts in 62 innings pitched and 44 games (one start) in Triple-A. The Mets...

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