Sandy Alderson spoke at length to the press yesterday, explaining his philosophy over the next few weeks with the trade deadline looming. The Mets will have to play “exceedingly well” for Alderson to be buyers or stand pat. Unless that happens, he says, they will be selling off veterans with expiring contracts. “This is what I believe is a sort of a pause button. We’re going to have...
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Mets ace Jacob deGrom continued to solidify his place atop the rotation on Friday night with another incredible start – and his sixth straight win. In 8.0 innings against the powerful Rockies lineup, deGrom allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk, striking out 11. “Jake is on a roll right now and the team is comfortable when he pitches. You know he’s going to get us deep...
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The Mets have had their fair share of problems this season, but T.J. Rivera is not one of them. The utility player has been tearing it up, continuing to prove that he belongs in the line-up every day. During his current nine-game hitting streak, he has gone 15-for-34 (.441) with three home runs and nine RBIs. Over his last 22 games (since June 10), Rivera is hitting .372 (29-78) with five...
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According to Bob Klapisch of The Record, The Mets have been reluctant to call up Rosario due to possible turmoil in the Mets clubhouse with Asdrubal Cabrera’s discontent with playing second base. After asking for a trade last month, Cabrera retreated from that notion and now wants to be retained by the team next year, but the “unsettled clubhouse” may still have an effect on...
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Good Morning, Mets fans! Tonight the New York Mets will look to take the series against the Colorado Rockies. Seth Lugo has the ball for New York and will be opposed by Tyler Chatwood. The game begins at 7:10 on Pix 11. Last night the Mets had their ace, Jacob deGrom, going and they scored 14 runs. deGrom gave up a run in the first and then the Mets responded with nine unanswered. Six of those...
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The New York Mets (40-47) defeated the Colorado Rockies (52-40) 14-2 in their first game back from the All-Star break on Friday at Citi Field. Pitching Jacob deGrom (9-3, 3.65 ERA) started for the Mets looking to win his sixth game in a row. He did exactly what he had to do and the offense backed him up with 14 runs to help him collect the win. He tossed eight innings giving up four hits, two...
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