Tonight, Rafael Montero (0-3, 5.23) returns to the mound for the Mets opposing Tyler Matzek (5-9, 4.32) as the Mets go for the sweep against the Rockies with first pitch at 7:10pm. In his last start, Montero took the no-decision in the Mets’ 2-1 defeat to the Cubs back on August 17th at Citi Field. He tossed a career-high 7.1 innings, allowing five hits, one earned run and added six strikeouts....
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The Mets are in an enviable position. While teams throughout the league will struggle to throw darts at a moving vehicle, the Mets will be safe and secure with their bullpen. The most up and down position in baseball, there’s never a guarantee about anything when it comes to relief pitchers. What the Mets know is that they have four pitchers that are all capable of closing out games in Vic...
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After listening to Sandy Alderson warn military veterans that spending and flexibility would be limited this offseason, during a visit to the Manhattan VA Hospital, and after hearing him say spending doesn’t equate to winning and not to expect any significant free agent signing, I’ve become convinced of one thing… Daniel Murphy is playing his final games as a Met. Even if the...
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With the return of Daniel Murphy, Dilson Herrera has been relegated to the bench with the regulars back on the field. Although he’s not in the starting lineup anymore, Sandy Alderson and Terry Collins seem confident in the 20 year old second baseman is ready for the majors. “With a little work on certain aspects of his game. So hopefully he’ll play a little winter ball”...
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David Wright will miss the rest of the 2014 season because of persistent issues with his left shoulder. The team announced that he will be shut down for the year after an MRI today revealed “persistent inflammation” in the rotator cuff of his left shoulder. Wright will wait for the inflammation to get better and then he will undergo more tests later this week. He has battled a left...
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The Mets (70-75) defeated the Colorado Rockies (59-86) by a score of 2-0 tonight at Citi Field. What you should know: Jacob deGrom pitched an incredible game, going 8 innings and striking out 9 and walking nobody. It was an absolutely dominating game from the rookie who lowered his ERA to 2.62. DeGrom has now pitched 21 straight innings without giving up an earned run. The Mets runs came from...
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