The Mets made positive strides toward getting back to .500 with Monday night’s 6-1 victory at home over the Chicago Cubs, but the next two weeks will be an uphill battle for New York. New York’s next 13 games are against teams that made the postseason last year: two vs. Cubs, four vs. Nationals, four vs. Dodgers and three vs. Giants. “This is fun, you’re playing the world champs, you...
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Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets (29-33) look to stay hot as they continue their series against the Chicago Cubs (31-32). Zack Wheeler (3-3, 3.45 ERA) will take the ball for New York and will be opposed by Jon Lester (3-4, 4.13 ERA). Today’s game is scheduled to begin at 7:10 PM ET and can be seen on SNY as well as heard on 710 WOR. LATEST METS NEWS Jacob deGrom rebounded in a big...
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After taking college southpaw David Peterson in the first round on Monday, the New York Mets selected high school infielder Mark Vientos with their second round pick of the 2017 MLB Draft. Vientos, who attended American Heritage High School in Plantation, FL, is a raw prospect but has a lot of potential. His power is very projectable with a large frame and room for more strength. He was ranked...
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The New York Mets extended their winning streak to four games as they defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Monday night at Citi Field. Pitching Jacob deGrom bounced back from a couple of rough starts with a beautiful outing Monday night. deGrom went the distance, allowing one run on five hits while walking four and striking out six. He was helped out by four 4-6-3 double plays on the night. Joe D....
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The Mets have revealed that Yoenis Cespedes was lifted in the fifth inning due to a ‘sore left heel.’ The injury seems to have nothing to do with his previous ailments. Original Post Prior to the sixth inning in tonight’s game against the Cubs, Yoenis Cespedes was lifted from the game for an undisclosed reason. Juan Lagares slotted into center field with Curtis Granderson...
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There are times a manager is stuck playing a player because he doesn’t have a better option. There are times when a manager is stuck playing a player because that player has a big contract, and the team wants to try to extract as much value from the player as they can. There are other times when you play a player because you legitimately believe that player will improve. Then there is...
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