Rafael Montero’s struggles have continued. That’s a phrase that has been used multiple times since he made his major league debut in 2014. Montero has just never been able to establish himself in Major League Baseball and just when he begins to take a step forward, he falls back into his usual mediocrity. June 15 began what seemed to be Montero’s season turnaround. He pitched...
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When Amed Rosario hit two triples in two of his first three games, it seemed like his adjustment to the major league level might be smoother than expected. Unfortunately, Rosario went hitless for a few games and seemed to be heading for a slump. Determined not to slip, Rosario showed maturity and approached hitting coach Kevin Long to try and address whatever issue was standing between him and...
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Tonight, the New York Mets (50-61) will head to Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (42-69) at 7:05 p.m. Jacob deGrom will take the mound to oppose Vince Velasquez. The Mets lost 5-1 yesterday to the Rangers. Rafael Montero struggled early in the game and the offense could get virtually nothing going against Martin Perez. Latest Mets News In a late breaking news, the Mets...
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Marc Carig of Newsday reported that some teams had expressed interest in buying low on RHP Matt Harvey before the trade deadline. Harvey, 28, is currently rehabbing a scapula bone injury and is close to returning to the Major Leagues barring any setbacks. After posting a 2.53 ERA, 2.65 FIP and 9.5 K/9 in his first three seasons (2012, 2013 and 2015), Harvey regressed significantly in 2016 going...
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Update, August 9 Jay Bruce has been traded to the Cleveland Indians, reports Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal. Joel Sherman of the NY Post followed up by reporting the Mets will receive minor league relief pitcher Ryder Ryan from Cleveland. According to multiple reports, the Indians will be absorbing all of Bruce’s remaining salary of $3.7 million, which clearly reduced the return the Mets...
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The Mets (50-61) lost to the Texas Rangers (54-59) this afternoon at Citi Field by a score of Pitching: Rafael Montero got the nod for the Mets this afternoon and had another miserable outing, laboring through 87 pitches in the first three innings, making New York dip into its bullpen early again. Shin-Soo Choo doubled to leadoff the ball game and advanced to third on an infield hit from Nomar...
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