Kevin Morgan stood in front of his players after finishing that day’s workouts. He was extremely blunt. “We start games in two weeks,” he said. “Some of you may come with us, and some of you won’t come back. You only get one shot at this thing.” If anyone should know, it’s Morgan. Back in 1997, the Mets called him up to the major leagues, in need of an...
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The Mets played to a draw for the third straight game, tying with the Nationals, 4-4, on Sunday afternoon at Tradition Field. The Mets started strong against Yusmeiro Petit. David Wright homered in the bottom of the first to put the Mets up 1-0, and, after a Neil Walker triple, Michael Conforto went deep in the second to extend the lead to three. Steven Matz pitched well for the Mets, going...
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Only a week to go until Opening Day as the New York Mets host the Washington Nationals this afternoon at Tradition Field. LHP Steven Matz toes the mound for the Mets and will oppose RHP Yusmeiro Petit in a 1:10 PM matchup. New York Mets Curtis Granderson, RF David Wright, 3B Yoenis Cespedes, CF Lucas Duda, 1B Neil Walker, 2B Michael Conforto, LF Amed Rosario, SS Johnny Monell, C Steven Matz, LHP...
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During Friday’s 5-5 tie against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wilmer Flores made his spring debut at first base. Before the game, Mets legend Keith Hernandez sat with Flores to give him some last minute tips before he took the field for the first time at a position he is not too familiar with. The two discussed some of the basics and with a lot of emphasis on footwork when playing the position....
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Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost named right-hander Edinson Volquez as their Opening Day starter when they’ll play the New York Mets in a historic World Series rematch at Kauffman Stadium. “He had a phenomenal year last year,” Yost told reporters. “He’s the veteran guy of our staff. He deserved it.” Volquez will of course face Mets right-hander Matt Harvey on Sunday, April...
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Spring Training has not been too kind to new Metropolitan reliever Antonio Bastardo. In nine innings of work he has put up a 7.00 ERA. During those frames, he has given up eight runs, seven of which were earned, while allowing 10 hits, two of which left the ballpark. He has also walked four, while striking out six. Speaking with reporters on Friday, Bastardo explained why he has had such crooked...
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