With D’Arnaud Nearing Return, Rivera Should Get Nod Over Plawecki As Backup

Adam Rubin of ESPN reports that Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud is nearing his first game action since April 25.  He has been on the disabled list with a right rotator cuff strain, and could finally begin a rehab assignment this weekend, putting him in line for a return next week. Yesterday, Matt Harvey may have turned his whole season around. His velocity, command, and swagger were back....

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MMO Players Of The Week: A Switch-Hitter and A Southpaw

As we head into the warmer months on the schedule, the New York Mets are looking to heat up themselves, trying to navigate through some injuries and under-performing players. The bats have remained inconsistent from game-to-game, relying heavily on the long ball still, while Manager Terry Collins tries to get some of his veteran bats going. Choosing an offensive Player of the Week was a bit...

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Week 10 Mets Pitching Review: Matz Keeps Rolling

A review of the latest turn through the Mets starting rotation: Name InningsThe Hits Runs (Earned Runs) Strikeouts Walks ERA (Season) WHIP (Season) Quality Start? Matt Harvey (3-7) 5.0 8 5(5) 1 2 6.08 1.69 No (10/3) Steven Matz (7-1) 8.0 4 0(0) 7 1 2.36 0.99 Yes (8/7) Jacob deGrom (3-1) 7.0 3 1(1) 7 3 2.81 1.19 Yes (8/5) Noah Syndergaard (5-2) 2.1 2 0(0) 3 0 1.87 0.97 No (10/8) Bartolo Colon...

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Harvey Regains Rare Form In 1-0 Memorial Day Win

The Dark Knight finally saw some light at the end of the tunnel with a two hit 1-0 shutout over the wilting Chicago White Sox. It may not have been the better team from the Windy City, but this victory was shades of vintage Matt Harvey, and for the first time in 10 starts, he made it to the 7th inning – and even managed to get the win thanks to a well timed home run. How sweet it must have felt...

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MMO Fan Shot: Super Joe, the Mets’ Everyman

An MMO Fan Shot by Michael R. Ebert Before the days of the Dark Knight, Thor and Captain America, the New York Mets had a different kind of superhero: Super Joe McEwing. Unlike today’s crop of blue-and-orange heroes, McEwing’s super power was not dominance. In fact, he wasn’t even a starter. Rather, he was a utility man capable of playing almost every position on the diamond – with an energy,...

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Mets Minors Recap: T.J. Rivera Extends Hit Streak To 17 Games

Memphis Redbirds 9 vs. Las Vegas 51s (27-23) 3 BOX SCORE The 51s lost to the Cardinals Triple-A Affiliate by a 9-3 final score. Dilson Herrera (2B) 0 for 4, .276/ .320/ .492 Gavin Cecchini (SS) 0 for 4, run scored, .293/ .374/ .379 T.J. Rivera (LF) 2 for 3, with a run scored, BB, .374/ .409/ .549 Danny Muno (1B) 2 for 4, 3B, 2 RBI, .224/ .408/ .310 The 51s had a quiet night with bats, only...

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