On August 24, 2015, The New York Mets hit eight home runs in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Mets won the game 16-7, with the most memorable of their home runs coming off the bat of David Wright. Wright had been sidelined since April 14, initially with a hamstring injury, then a diagnosis of spinal stenosis, a condition that would ultimately end his career....
Read MoreAt this stage of the season, with the way other teams are playing in the National League, any loss for the New York Mets feels big. But, an injury in the rotation could serve an even bigger blow. With Kodai Senga likely out for the rest of the regular season, their depth in that area is thin. Losing another arm could prove costly as the Mets look to remain in the race for a Wild Card spot down...
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Drew Gilbert, who suffered a hamstring injury that has prevented him from competing most of 2024, has started to turn it on for Triple-A Syracuse. Gilbert hit his second home run (and his fifth hit) in the last three games. Triple-A Durham Bulls (59-65) 6, Syracuse Mets (67-55) 9 BOX SCORE DH Drew Gilbert: 1-for-5, R, HR (3), 3 RBI, K (.644 OPS) SS Yolmer Sánchez: 3-for-5, R, 2 2B, 3 RBI (.664...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Dedniel Núñez was activated prior to Friday’s game, marking the end of a lengthy stay on the injured list. Núñez was one of the Mets’ best relievers prior to getting hurt, owning a 2.43 ERA and a .930 WHIP in 24 games. He hadn’t pitched since July 23 and is set to retake his place as a crucial member of the Mets bullpen. In a corresponding move, the...
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Paul Blackburn gave up a lead-off home run in the first. Things only got worse from there. The San Diego Padres scored three times in the second and Blackburn took a line drive off the right hand in the third, which knocked him out of the Mets’ 7-0 loss at Petco Park Friday night. New York managed just two hits compared to the Padres’ 16. Meanwhile in Atlanta, the Braves beat the...
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Updated Post – Aug. 23 at 11:36 p.m. The Mets have announced that Paul Blackburn suffered a hand contusion after he was hit by a line drive on Friday night. He is scheduled to undergo additional tests on Saturday. Original Post – Aug. 23 at 11:19 p.m. Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn departed his start against the San Diego Padres on Friday night after a line drive hit him on his...
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