Today’s matchup between Matt Harvery and Stephen Strasburg may be one of the most exciting pitching duels of the early season. It’s a battle of two of the game’s best young starters, and there are plenty of intriguing story lines surrounding the game. It is Matt Harvey’s long awaited return to the mound, and it also a rematch of memorable game during the 2013 season....
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The Mets fell short against the Nationals on Wednesday night, losing 2-1 in the nation’s capital. Jacob deGrom got the start for the Mets and was good, although he didn’t have his best stuff. deGrom went six innings, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks, striking out six. The game was delayed for nearly an hour by a rainy forecast, keeping deGrom and Nats starter Jordan...
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The lineup mystery has been solved. Terry Collins spoke with reporters today and said the lineup is created by him and his coaching staff, as well as the front office. “It’s a collaboration.” Collins said he has the final decision as to who starts, where they bat, and which players get benched. Additionally, he credited bench coach Bob Geren with formulating this current...
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The New York Mets (1-0) continue their season opening series with the Washington Nationals (0-1) in D.C. on Wednesday at 7:05 PM. New York Mets Curtis Granderson, RF David Wright, 3B Lucas Duda, 1B Michael Cuddyer, LF Daniel Murphy, 2B Juan Lagares, CF Travis d’Arnaud, C Jacob deGrom, RHP Wilmer Flores, SS Washington Nationals Michael Taylor, CF Yunel Escobar, 3B Bryce Harper, RF Ryan...
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The Mets broadcast provided their thoughts on several on several hot button topics in an interview with Steve Serby of the NY Post. Here are some of their most interesting responses. 90 wins or less? Darling: 90 wins is a lot of wins when you’re coming from 79. That being said, it’s an 11-win jump. It’s been done a lot in baseball the last couple of years. We’re talking about two wins a month...
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The Mets’ unorthodox starting lineup on Opening Day had many in a tizzy and it was the big story on Tuesday while the team enjoyed a day off. Whose idea was it? Terry? Sandy? Mr. Met? All of the above? In a report by Marc Carig of Newsday, team sources insisted that the adjusted lineup stemmed from conversations within the coaching staff, which only later brought the idea to the front...
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