An MMO Fan Shot by Marc M. (Not4) With Brandon Nimmo set to make his MLB debut with the Mets, here is an article we posted last week that is well worth reading. As most fans know, Brandon Nimmo was the Mets’ first round pick (no.13, infamously 1 slot ahead of Jose Fernandez) in 2011. When drafted, he was very raw having grown up in Wyoming, a state apparently without high school baseball. ...
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Before Thursday night’s disaster, the Mets were 34-1 when they were leading after seven innings. After Addison Reed grooved one down the heart of the plate to Adonis Garcia, the Mets record is now 34-2 when leading after seven innings. It’s hard to get on Reed for the loss as he has been so good this year. In fact, the Mets have not blown a lead in which Reed pitched the eighth...
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The Mets bench has not been a pretty place for most of the past two seasons. It’s been riddled with sub-.200 hitters that belonged in AAA. So when Matt Reynolds started his big league career 3-for-19, it was only natural that he began to be lumped in with the likes of Danny Muno, Eric Campbell and Ty Kelly. But since June 14, Reynolds is 5-for-10 at the plate. Overall, he’s sporting...
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New York Mets first-baseman James Loney has been everything and more than anyone could have asked for. Replacing the production of Lucas Duda is no easy task, but Loney has done quite a job in his absence. Loney has been a boost at the plate and in the field, flashing a solid bat to go along with a flashy glove. He was in the middle of some of last night’s biggest moments in the...
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New York Mets rookie southpaw, Steven Matz could not get through five innings after being staked to an 8-0 lead in Friday’s 8-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves. After the game, Matz advised he was still dealing with discomfort in his elbow. Matz went 4.1 innings in what seemed like a sure win for the lefty. He cruised through the first four innings of the ballgame, but hit a wall when...
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Jason Getz, USA Today Sports Images New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes gave everyone a scare during Friday night’s 8-6 win over the Atlanta Braves. After a leadoff single in the seventh, Cespedes was picked off first base and twisted his ankle trying to get back to the bag. Cespedes remained huddled on the ground for a couple of minutes before trainer Ray Ramirez and manager...
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