Despite the Mets devastating 8-7 loss to the Padres at Citi Field, Curtis Granderson had one of his best games of his Mets’ career. He went 2-for-4 at the plate with a three run home run in the 5th inning. He also made three outstanding catches in right field. Granderson is quietly enjoying a successful year after an underwhelming first season in New York. With his recent hot streak,...
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That’s what talking heads on SNY think. On Thursday, during an episode of Loudmouths Andy Martino of the Daily News suggested that the leash is getting shorter and shorter on Familia and that it’s time to start considering Tyler Clippard as the team’s closer. Right after that Gary Apple of SNY asked Nelson Figueroa the question of whether Tyler Clippard should replace Familia....
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According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports the Astros and Brewers have agreed on a trade that will send center fielder Carlos Gomez and right-hander Mike Fiers to Houston. All medicals were already approved, no problems. Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports that there will be “four or five” prospects heading back to the Brewers in exchange for Gomez and Fiers. The Brewers will receive...
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The Mets announced that left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins, has been cleared by team doctors to begin throwing. Blevins sustained a broken left wrist on April 19 after taking a comebacker to the mound against the Marlins. There is no timetable for his return yet but clearly this is a step in the right direction. The Mets could certainly use his arm in the bullpen right now. Blevins has retired...
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The Mets (52-50) were defeated by the San Diego Padres (49-53) by a score of 8-7 today at Citi Field, and in the process, dropping the rubber game. Jon Niese had a bounce back outing today, after he got lit up by the Dodgers his last time out. The southpaw pitched much better today, as he went six innings, allowing just one run on six hits, while walking one and striking out six. The Mets got on...
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After Tuesday night’s 4-0 win against the San Diego Padres, Terry Collins told the media that he doesn’t believe there’s too many teams out there that would want to face the Mets pitching staff in a playoff situation. He’s probably right about that. After all, what manager would sign up to face something to the tune of Harvey-deGrom-Syndergaard in a 7 game series? However, in order for that to...
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