The Mets used the No. 20 pick in the 2017 MLB Draft last month on University of Oregon Ducks standout southpaw, David Peterson. Peterson, 21, was initially taken in the 28th round by the Boston Red Sox back in 2014, but the lefty decided to go to college and three years later, established himself as a first rounder. As a freshman at U of Oregon, Peterson pitched to an underwhelming 4-6 record...
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I am going to use the word “if” many times in this article. I am also going to say that I believe the Mets are going to make the playoffs. If you want to scroll down to the bottom of the page and criticize me saying I’m young and naive, go right ahead, that’s you’re prerogative. However, I will say that the folks dead-set on selling at the deadline will not be...
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Las Vegas 51s (32-51) 12, Salt Lake Bees (46-37) 7 Box Score Gavin Cecchini 2B: 2 for 6, 2 R, 2B, .251 Amed Rosario SS: 3 for 4, 3B, 2B, BB, R, 3 RBI, .320 Dominic Smith 1B: 1 for 5, 2 R, BB, .321 Travis Taijeron RF: 2 for 4, 4 R, 2 BB, 2 RBI, 2 2B, .261 The 51s went 7 for 20 on the night with runners in scoring position. Seven different players knocked in a run and everyone in the lineup had at...
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With the trade deadline on the horizon, the rumors have begun. One such rumor is about closer Addison Reed as Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that the Mets “probably wouldn’t deal him to the Nationals, but there’s plenty of interest.” Reed, who will be a free agent at the end of the season if not extended, has pitched well for the Mets this season, posting a 2.59...
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Good morning, Mets fans. Tonight the New York Mets will face off against the Washington Nationals in the Nation’s Capitol. Steven Matz will toe the rubber for New York and will face off against Stephen Strasburg. The Mets will not see Max Scherzer or Gio Gonzalez this series which is great given how well those two have pitched against New York. Instead, they will see Joe Ross on Tuesday...
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Major League Baseball tonight announced that outfielder Michael Conforto was named to the 2017 National League All-Star team. Conforto was elected on the Player Ballot. The 88th All-Star Game will take place on Tuesday, July 11 in Miami. Conforto, 24, was named to his first All-Star team. Entering play today, Conforto ranked sixth in the NL with a .405 on-base percentage and ninth with a .953...
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