Reinforcing what I said Thursday about Steven Matz forcing the Mets to make a move, Mike Puma of the New York Post spoke to several people in the front office and the consensus among team officials is that Matz will be wearing a Mets uniform at some point before the All-Star break. General manager Sandy Alderson also told The Post that it’s “very possible” Matz already would be in the major...
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The Mets (31-27) defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks (27-29) by a score of 6-3 today at Chase Field. Jacob deGrom started for the Mets this afternoon, looking to give the Amazin’s a split of the series before returning home to face the reigning World Series champions on Tuesday night. As what has become a norm, deGrom had a great outing, pitching seven strong outings allowing five hits on...
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Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports that the Mets activated reliever Vic Black from the disabled list today and simultaneously optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Black, who began the season on the DL, has missed nearly two months of the season with right shoulder tendinitis. After a dozen uneven rehab outings, Black had a 5.73 ERA and clearly needs to still work on some things before he can...
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After a brutal loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night there’s only one thing on every Mets fans’ mind this morning; what is Sandy Alderson waiting for? Kevin Kernan of the New York Post spoke to several scouts after last night’s loss and they all had the same reaction. “Why don’t the Mets trade for some help? Any help?” “How could they just sit back and...
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Jacob deGrom (6-4, 2.41 ERA) looks to salvage the final game of the series and give the Mets a series split against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Arizona. DeGrom will be opposed by Josh Collmenter (3-5, 5.03 ERA) for the D’Backs and first pitch is at 4:10 PM. Mets Starting Lineup Curtis Granderson – RF Ruben Tejada – 2B Lucas Duda – 1B Michael Cuddyer – LF...
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As you undoubtedly know by now, manager Terry Collins decided on Friday to kill the six-man rotation he had been lobbying and trying to justify for the greater part of the last two weeks. In an amazing and bizarre twist, Collins completely caved in and told reporters he was nixing the plan because it had “literally” become a pain in the ass. “I’m just tired of answering...
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