MMO Game Thread: Padres vs Mets, 7:10 PM

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Jarred Cosart (0-1, 2.70) vs. RHP Robert Gsellman (2-3, 6.75) SNY • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 AM Last night the New York Michael Confortos New York Mets beat the Padres 9-3 thanks in large part to a gigantic 1st inning where Conforto started the game with a lead-off homer and at the end of the inning hit a 2-run...

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Jay Bruce Out Of Lineup With Back Tightness

Jay Bruce is not in the lineup tonight due to the same back tightness that removed him from last night’s game. He hopes to be back in the lineup tomorrow and thinks the rest today will help. He also will not take BP today, according to Chris Bumbaca of MLB.com. Original Report – May 24 Mets outfielder Jay Bruce left Tuesday night’s game against the San Diego Padres with back...

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Two Big Reasons Why Rene Rivera Should Remain Starting Catcher

The emergence of Rene Rivera has been one of the Mets’ few bright spots in an otherwise dreary season. The career backup catcher is batting .308/.337/.410 in 24 games, and even had an 11-game hitting streak through this weekend. He’s been raking ever since assuming the starting position after Travis d’Arnaud’s wrist injury in May, giving the Mets more production behind...

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Harper or Conforto? Conforto or Judge? You Decide.

Bryce Harper is a former National League MVP, and is looking at a contract that has been speculated could exceed $400 million when he reaches free agency after the 2018 season. Bryce Harper is a four-time All Star and has played all three outfield positions. However, in Flushing the Mets currently have a young outfielder who has played all three outfield positions, and may be Harper’s...

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Is Tyler Pill Any Different Than Tommy Milone?

Quality starting pitching has been hard to come by for the Mets this year. After Noah Syndergaard went down with his lat injury, the Mets have tried to fill his spot in the rotation with guys like Adam Wilk, Rafael Montero, and most recently Tommy Milone. Now there has been a new name to emerge as a potential call up for the Mets, and that name is Tyler Pill. Pill has had a stellar start to his...

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Harvey Labors Through Five Innings To Earn Third Win

After Matt Harvey struck out the side in the first inning, his offense exploded for seven runs in the bottom of the first inning. With plenty of run support, Harvey tallied his third win of the season. He labored through five innings, allowing two earned runs on three hits while walking four and striking out six. He needed 103 pitches to get through his outing, only 60 of which were strikes. The...

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