Chris Schwinden struggled in yet another start, and the offense couldn’t put anything together in their 8-1 loss to the Houston Astros Recap The Chris Schwinden experiment had another rough day, with the final outcome being five runs on six hits in four innings, striking out one and walking two. Schwinden allowed two more home runs and has looked overmatched in his two starts, and the next...
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In the last two months, the Mets, Rangers, Indians, Reds, Giants and Nationals locked up Jon Niese, Ian Kinsler, Carlos Santana, Brandon Phillips, Madison Bumgarner and Ryan Zimmerman, respectively. Niese was given a five-year deal with two club options that is guaranteed for $25.5 million, and could be worth as much as $46 million. Kinsler just inked a five-year, $75 million contract extension....
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The Mets are the only team that have a winning record in the majors and have EVERY minor league affiliate over .500. Buffalo (AAA) is 14-10 and in second place in the North Division in the International League. Binghamton (AA) is 12-11 and in third place in the Eastern League’s Eastern Division. St. Lucie (A) has the best record in the Florida State League at 20-4. Savannah (A) is in third place...
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We received some good news from the Mets that Mike Pelfrey had successful Tommy John surgery yesterday which was performed by Dr. James Andrews. Pelfrey is back home in Wichita, Kansas to recover and eventually begin the long road to rehab and recovery. We at MMO wich him all the best and a speedy recovery. This afternoon, Chris Schwinden will make his second start since replacing Mike Pelfrey...
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Syracuse 8, Buffalo 0 By Andrew O’Brien After a rainout Monday night, the Buffalo Bisons winning streak came to a screeching halt Tuesday night after losing to Syracuse, 8-0, in the first game of a four-game set. Garrett Olson (0-2) was on the hill for the Bisons and struggled early. Olson went five innings, allowed six hits, three runs (three earned), struck out four and walked three. The big...
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April is in the books and the Mets are sitting well in the National League East at 13-10. I am first to admit I never envisioned that record for the Mets a month into the season. When the schedule came out, I penciled in seven or eight wins, tops. However, the Mets exceeded all expectations to make me wonder just how good a summer this could be. There’s been a lot to like, so let’s touch on...
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