Friday, July 8, 2016 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, N.Y. RHP Stephen Strasburg (11-0, 2.71) vs. RHP Noah Syndergaard (9-3, 2.41) SNY • WOR 710 AM • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets won the home run derby last night against the Nationals as they took the series opener by the score of 9-7. The Mets found themselves behind the Nationals at a few points in the game but the team never rolled over and...
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In an expected move, Matt Harvey has opted for surgery to remedy his Thoracic Outlet Syndrome symptoms, agent Scott Boras tells ESPN. The procedure will be performed in St. Louis by TOS specialist Robert Thompson, who also operated on former Met Dillon Gee to remove a blood clot in his shoulder. “The doctors clearly recommended that he have this done, mainly so that he can be ready for...
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Since the unveiling of the MLB All Star Game Rosters Tuesday night, there has been much discussion, as there is every year, regarding which pitcher should start the game for the National League. There are a few story lines that make that choice interesting and worth weighing in on. From a Mets perspective, I am actually hopeful to not see our guy even take the field. Terry Collins will have the...
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Yesterday, Baseball Prospectus released their Top 50 Midseason prospects with Amed Rosario coming in at number 15, the highest ranking he has ever received from any outlet. Today he receives more high praise, this time from Baseball America who ranks him as the 18th best prospect in all of baseball. Joining him on the list is Binghamton Mets first baseman Dominic Smith at number 76. After two...
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Reading through an old scouting report on Wilmer Flores that was written prior to his debut back in 2013, it becomes immediately apparent that his future value was rather transparent for a prospect. Despite knowing his strengths and weaknesses, the Mets front office has spent the last four seasons shifting the always cooperative cult icon all over the diamond. The former top prospect has mainly...
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In last night’s 9-7 win over the first place Washington Nationals, the New York Mets lineup all took part in the fun, getting contributions from everyone in the starting lineup including a pinch-hit double from Kelly Johnson and the 5th inning go-ahead homer off the bat of red hot Wilmer Flores. Right fielder Curtis Granderson had a busy night at the plate himself, going 3 for 4 with two...
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