Saturday, July 23, 2016 • 7:10 p.m. Marlins Park • Miami, FL RHP Jacob deGrom (6-4, 2.38) vs. RHP Jose Fernandez (11-4, 2.53) PIX11 • WOR 710 AM • ESPN 1050 AM Today the Mets and Marlins play the marquee matchup of their three game set as Jacob deGrom, arguably the ace of the Mets staff faces Jose Fernandez, the ace of the Marlins staff. Mets Lineup Jose Reyes – 3B Curtis Granderson...
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Adding a middle reliever before the Aug. 1 trade deadline “has become a near certainty” for the Mets, according to what team officials have told Newsday’s Marc Carig. “The reality is as you move through the season, bullpens get taxed,” Mets assistant general manager John Ricco told Newsday. “Certainly, this year, we’re looking toward fortifying in that way.” The Mets are...
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred was on ESPN Radio’s Mike & Mike Thursday and was presented with some ideas fans had about improving baseball. One such idea regarded restricting the use of relief pitchers and, well, here’s what Manfred said: “I am in favor of something like that. We (MLB) spend a ton of time on this issue in the last few months… You know the problem with relief...
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The Mets gambled on bringing back Jose Reyes because they needed a leadoff hitter to spark their listless offense. What they envisioned came to fruition Friday night in Miami in what truly can be described as a must-win game. Reyes ripped three hits, scored two runs, drove in another, stole a base and had several sparkling defensive plays in a 5-3 victory to pull them within a half-game of the...
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The month of July is always an exciting time for Major League Baseball and its fans. The All Star Game, the second half of the season, and of course, trade rumors. For fans and media alike, the fun banter back and forth of who’s available and at what price always draws a lot of attention and brings about fun conversation during the month. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale sent a tweet out Thursday,...
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It may not have been the prettiest save you ever saw, but closer Jeurys Familia extended his incredible streak by recording his 50th consecutive regular-season save on Friday night in the Mets’ 5-3 win over the Miami Marlins. The Mets All Star closer got into trouble and allowed a run in the ninth, but in his usual style he amped up the adrenaline, closed the game out, and preserved the...
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