Huascar Brazobán’s second year with the Mets is off to a much better start than the first. Brazobán was one of four relievers acquired by the Mets last summer, joining Phil Maton, Ryne Stanek and Tyler Zuber in a July bullpen overhaul. While Zuber was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse and never appeared for the big-league club, Maton, Stanek and Brazobán were all expected to play key roles...
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The annual New York baseball showdown has seen its ebbs and flows since interleague play was created over 25 years ago. Recently, with both teams profiling as contenders, it’s felt a lot more like the late 90s and early 2000s. When it began in 1997, it was more than just a novelty. City bragging rights were on the line, and the stakes were heightened further when the teams met in the World...
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Eli Serrano III, Jacob Reimer and the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones pulled out another win on Thursday, Nolan McLean struggled in his second Triple-A start, Binghamton staged a late-inning rally to secure a win, St. Lucie came to life in the seventh inning to get themselves a 6-4 win, and the FCL Mets defeated the FCL Astros in extra innings. Triple-A Syracuse Mets (18-24) 3, Lehigh Valley IronPigs...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets have acquired left-handed pitcher José Castillo from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations. He has posted an 11.37 ERA across five major league appearances so far this year. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Kevin Herget has been designated for assignment. Now onto the morning briefing! Latest Mets News Jay Horwitz reminisces...
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While we wait for the Subway Series to begin, the Mets’ minor league affiliates have a full slate of games today. In Syracuse, Nolan McLean will make his second Triple-A start against prized Phillies prospect Andrew Painter. You can watch that showdown on SNY. Earlier today, Brooklyn downed the Winston-Salem Dash 4-3 thanks to a homer by Jacob Reimer and multi-hit efforts from Eli Serrano...
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Just before Christmas, the Mets signed right-handed starter Griffin Canning to a one-year deal worth $4.25 million in December. At first, everyone thought Canning, who was recently non-tendered by division rival Braves, was strictly a depth signing who could get some starts if the injury bug hit. Well, before the season even started, the Mets had two starters on the shelf in Frankie Montas and...
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