No, this isn’t an article calling for Michael Conforto or Brandon Nimmo to get called up to the majors so lets just get that out of the way first. Those two should not be called up to replace the ailing and aging Michael Cuddyer. Michael Conforto noted himself that he has things to work on in Double-A still. Sure he has torn the cover off the ball in general, including three hits last...
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With the Mets’ hitting woes continuing on Tuesday night, does it make sense to extend Murphy a qualifying offer during the offseason? Murphy has been one of the team’s most consistent and reliable hitters throughout his career. Over the past two years, he’s hitting .287 with a .734 OPS and 13 home runs in 198 games. “He’s a huge part of our lineup,” Collins said before the...
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The Mets (40-38) were defeated by the Cubs (40-35) by a score of 1-0 Tuesday night at Citi Field. Pitching: Jonathan Niese turned in a solid outing for the Mets going 7 strong innings, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits and 4 walks while striking out five. The only run against him came in the 6th inning when Matt Szczur doubled to left-center field, scoring Cubs’ third baseman Kris Bryant....
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After a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds, the New York Mets (40-37) open a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs (39-35) tonight at Citi Field. LHP Jonathon Niese (3-7, 4.12) will try to keep the Mets winning streak going and will be opposed by RHP Kyle Hendricks (2-4, 4.46) for the Cubs. First pitch is at 7:10 PM. The Mets are 29-11 at Citi Field which is the best start in team history...
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The Mets announced that infielder Daniel Murphy has been activated from the Disabled List and second baseman Dilson Herrera has been optioned to Las Vegas (AAA). This was widely expected. Murphy will resume playing third base while David Wright remains out. June 28 Infielder Daniel Murphy, who was initially expected to return from the disabled list this weekend, is now expected to return on...
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During Terry Collins’ pregame press conference on Sunday, MMO’s Clayton Collier asked the Mets manager what it means now that all the young pitchers are up with the team after the promotion of Steven Matz. To which Collins responded, “It means the future is now.” “Matz is the last of the organization’s young arms. We always like to get them here as quick as can...
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