The Mets (57-58) were defeated by the San Diego Padres (50-65) by a score of 8-6 tonight at Citi Field, and in the process have dropped below the .500 mark for the season. Pitching: It seems like a lifetime ago, but Logan Verrett started this game for the Mets and was absolutely atrocious, allowing an alarming eight runs on six hits, while walking three and striking out four. Verrett also...
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The New York Mets announced that they have optioned outfielder Michael Conforto to Triple-A Las Vegas and recalled right-handed reliever Seth Lugo. According to manager Terry Collins, Conforto was continuing to struggle at the major league level and said that he would be better served playing everyday in Las Vegas. “It’s very discouraging because he was a huge piece of what we did last year,”...
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Friday, August 12, 2016 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, N.Y. RHP Paul Clemens (1-2, 4.61) vs. RHP Logan Verrett (3-7, 4.66) SNY • WOR 710 AM • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets are coming off a tough series with the Diamondbacks where they fell apart pretty much on all cylinders as they welcome the Padres to Queens tonight. In the first two games against Arizona, the bullpen gave the game away after the...
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Update, August 12 According to Mark Saxon of ESPN, Carlos Gomez is expected to be traded before he becomes a free agent next Thursday. The Cardinals are looking into a possible deal with the Astros, but Saxon says they may actually be outbid by the Mets. Original Post, August 10 The once-coveted Carlos Gomez was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros today, opening the door once again...
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Brooklyn Cyclones’ slugging first baseman Peter Alonso will miss the remainder of the 2016 season due to a broken right pinky finger. Alonso suffered the injury in Tuesday night’s home game, where in the third inning he was trying to avoid a tag at second base, and jammed his pinky while sliding into second safely for his 12th double on the season. Although Alonso will miss the...
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When Johan Santana was a Met, fans got used to the seasonal-Santana-September shutdown. While fans have to hope it isn’t seasonal, it’s time to stop thinking about how many games back the Mets are in the standings, and to start thinking about shutting down arms like Noah Syndergaard and Steven Matz. Both pitchers have reportedly been dealing with bone spurs for months now, and while...
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