The Marlins (7-13) and Scott Copeland pay a visit to the Mets (12-13) and Steven Matz at 1:10 PM at First Data Field today. The game will be broadcasted on both SNY and 710 WOR. The Mets showcase what could very well be their Opening Day lineup (except with Matz instead of Noah Syndergaard). Jose Reyes, Jeurys Familia, and Hansel Robles all return from their stints on the Dominican team in the...
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The New York Mets announced that to close out spring training, they will play an exhibition game against their Triple-A affiliate Las Vegas 51s. The game will be played at 11am at First Data Field on March 30th. General admission is $10 and all profits go to the Mets Foundation. The Las Vegas team is very talented this season, a testament to Sandy Alderson’s leadership of the organization....
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As Terry Collins narrows down the large spring training roster to the 25 men he will have on Opening Day, he must take into account the wrinkle that he will most likely be without his All Star closer Jeurys Familia. He has Addison Reed to step into the closer role temporarily and should do a fine job, but then a new set-up man must be appointed as well. Fernando Salas was great for the Mets down...
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Per multiple sources including James Wagner of the New York Times, the Mets have made the next round of cuts from camp. Pitchers Ben Rowen and Erik Goeddel, infielders Gavin Cecchini and Matt Reynolds, and outfielder Travis Taijeron have been sent to the Minor Leagues. As the bullpen competition gets tighter, cutting Rowen surprised me. He was a strong candidate and after posting a 1.93 ERA and...
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Sports Illustrated has predicted that the Dodgers will beat the Indians in the 2017 World Series. They also predict that while the Mets beat the Giants in the NL Wild Card game, they will lose to the Cubs in the NLDS. Here are the rest of their predictions: AL Wild-Card: Mariners over Rangers NL Wild-Card: Mets over Giants AL Division Series: Indians over Mariners; Red Sox over Astros NL...
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He is doing what he always does, what has elevated his professional baseball game from one level to the next. Paul Sewald is throwing strikes. From his earlier times on the pitching mound Sewald has understood the value of throwing strikes. Like he has over his minor league career, this spring he is using his command of the strike zone to build a strong case that he should be included among a...
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