The New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers will mix it up again on Friday night as the two teams play the second of four games at Citi Field at 7:10 PM. Jonathon Niese (5-8, 3.36) starts for the Mets and will oppose left-hander Ian Thomas (0-1, 5.23), who was acquired from the Atlanta Braves in May in the trade for Juan Uribe. The Mets have placed outfielder Michael Cuddyer on the 15-Day Disabled...
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Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud will begin his rehab assignment tonight for Advanced-A St. Lucie and according to Terry Collins, he could be ready to return from the DL next week. “I don’t think he’ll catch seven days, but I’d like to get him seven games of worth of at-bats to get him to 20-25 before he’s activated, ” Collins said before last night’s 3-0 loss to the Dodgers at...
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As top prospect Michael Conforto gets set to make his MLB debut tonight when the New York Mets take on the Los Angeles Dodgers, I wanted to share the interview I conducted with him three weeks ago, for those who may have missed it. There’s some great information and insights from this exciting young slugger who is mature beyond his years and has a great outlook and a contagious enthusiasm...
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The news that Mets fans have been waiting for: Sandy’s big trade deadline move. The New York Mets announced via Twitter on Friday morning, that highly regarded outfield prospect Michael Conforto is getting called up today as Michael Cuddyer is placed on the 15-day disabled list. Conforto was the Mets top draft pick in 2014 and has skyrocketed through the minors and to the majors in just 12...
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Jim Bowden of ESPN isn’t buying the rumors and reports that Mets lefthander Jon Niese is not available. “There have been reports that a Mets front-office executive said that Niese was “never” available. I don’t believe that. Multiple GMs have told me they’ve had conversations with the Mets regarding Niese, and have done so for months.” “To think...
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Las Vegas (57-42) 9, Fresno 4 Dillon Gee enjoyed some run support as the the 51’s offense hit three homeruns pushing him to his 4th win in five AAA starts. Gee went 5.1 innings allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out nine hitters. He threw 102 pitches (65 strikes) while lowering his Las Vegas ERA to 6.35. Chase Huchingson, Zack Thornton, and Vic...
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