This was certainly not the way the New York Mets had hoped their post All-Star game schedule would have gone, posting a losing record since the break of 10-13. While the division seems to be a steep mountain to climb at this point, with the Washington Nationals holding a commanding nine-game lead in the NL East division, the Wild Card appears to be the Mets best shot, currently two-games out as...
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There are less than two months to go in the regular season, and the Mets’ playoff chances are dwindling by the day. The NL East is all but decided, and the tease of the second Wild Card is the only thing keeping the team relevant at this point. If the Mets do miss the playoffs, it will be viewed as a massive failure given the high expectations and higher payroll. Something will change, and...
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The Mets have claimed two unknown players — including one relief pitcher — off the waiver wire, reports Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News. They have yet to complete a deal stemming from those claims, however. The Mets have also placed at least five players on waivers, including Travis d’Arnaud, Wilmer Flores, Josh Edgin, Erik Goeddel, and Ty Kelly. In August, players...
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Las Vegas 51s infielder T.J. Rivera was named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday. Rivera wins the award for the second time this season, and he was also the PCL Player of the Month in May. Rivera’s 15 hits last week which included two home runs, were the most in professional baseball including the major leagues, and his eight extra-base hits tied...
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Zack Wheeler Hit 96 MPH on Saturday for St. Lucie Mets Update – Aug 8 According to John Harper of the Daily News, two sources say the Milwaukee Brewers were firm in asking for Zack Wheeler as part of and deal for catcher Jonathan Lucroy, after the Mets made it clear they weren’t giving up Michael Conforto. That’s two years in a row that the Brewers have insisted on getting Wheeler...
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3 Up 1. Mr. Clutch For the second time in a week, the Mets were able to avoid being swept because of the bat of Neil Walker. Yesterday, it was Walker who hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth inning off of Francisco Rodriguez which gave the Mets a 3-1 lead. Walker has continued his tear by hitting .469 in his last 12 games with three home runs and nine RBI. Over the weekend Walker...
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