Four nights spent at Chavez Ravine were a massacre for the Mets. Like watching a brutal boxing match, I felt the home plate umpire should have waved off the Dodgers on many occasions. It’s tough being positive in these trying times. As a fan I want to be supportive and not kick my team when they’re down. So, without droning on about how poorly they’re playing, what can they do to move in a more...
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The New York Mets (31-41) were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers (48-26), dropping game four of the series by a 6-3 final. Pitching Steven Matz started for the Mets and went six innings. He gave up three runs on two home runs. The first was by Justin Turner and two batters later, Enrique Hernandez hit a two-run homer. Those were the last runs he would allow. His final line: 6 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 5 BB,...
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New York Mets manager Terry Collins told reporters on Thursday that he will ask veteran shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to play some second base when he returns. He then stated the reasoning behind the request was to keep the struggling Jose Reyes at shortstop. Cabrera is still expected to return from the disabled list on Friday. Of course, it would make more sense if the Mets were asking Cabrera to...
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Before the New York Mets final game of a four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, manager Terry Collins announced that right-hander Rafael Montero will get the start on Sunday. Montero will be facing the San Francisco Giants as he takes the injured Zack Wheeler’s spot in the Mets rotation. Montero has a 6.49 ERA, 2.089 WHIP in 26.1 innings this year, but does have a 4.27 FIP and...
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Thursday, June 22, 2017 • 10:10 p.m. (ET) Dodger Stadium • Los Angeles, CA LHP Steven Matz (1-1, 3.21) vs. LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu (3-6, 4.35) SNY • ESPN • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 AM This has been a series to forget for the Mets. After dropping the first three games to the Nationals in a four game set before winning the last one, the Mets have done the same thing in LA so far, by...
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The New York Mets have selected the contract of right-handed reliever Chase Bradford from the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s. Bradford, 27, is a sinkerballer that has a 4.26 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and nine saves for the 51s this year. He has pitched in parts of four seasons for Las Vegas. He was a 35th round pick of the Mets in the 2011 draft. Right-handed starter Tyler Pill has been optioned back down to Las...
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