By Scott Engel, The Game Day It has been a tough spring for the Mets’ pitching staff so far in terms of injuries. Yet according to former players and team executives, the starting pitching can still be the key to a National League pennant push. I spoke with three former players and a team executive who are very optimistic about the team’s rotation because of its experience and depth....
On June 20, Major League Baseball mandated that teams may have no more than 13 pitchers on their rosters. The intent of this rule is simple: limit pitching changes to move games along more quickly and create a product with more on-field action to entertain fans and keep them coming to and watching games. Simple, right? Let’s take a look at what has happened since June 20. Jayson Stark...
Since he was young, Anthony Recker’s parents instilled a strong work ethic in him, repeatedly telling him that with hard work good things will transpire. Playing multiple sports during his youth, Recker dreamed of making it professionally in baseball. While growing up in Pennsylvania, Recker fondly recalls watching his beloved Oakland A’s, having switched alliances from his hometown...
Las Vegas (48-53) 15, Reno (50-51) 6 Box Score Zach Borenstein CF: 3-for-4, 4 R, 2B, HR, 4 RBI, .263/.369/.516 Peter Alonso 1B: 1-for-4, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI, BB, K, .198/.325/.495 Phillip Evans 3B: 1-for-5, R, HR, 4 RBI, K, .256/.327/.493 Reno’s ballpark is known for being extremely hitter-friendly and it certainly played that way in Sunday’s game, in which the 51s hit four home runs and...
Before Friday night, the last Mets player to hit a home run on their birthday was Anthony Recker on August 29th 2013 against the Phillies. Now, that distinction belongs to Dominic Smith. Leading off the fourth inning, the now 23-year-old Dominic Smith lined a solo home run off the right field foul pole for his first of the season. After hitting just two in 56 games at Triple-A Las Vegas, it was...
Tonight, the New York Mets will take on the Cincinnati Reds at 7:10 p.m. The probable starters in this one are Chris Flexen (3-2, 5.79 ERA) for the Mets against Sal Romano (3-5, 4.96 ERA) for the Reds. New York has won their last 14 games against the Reds dating back to 2014. Latest Mets News David Wright shut down his rehab assignment last night after experiencing more shoulder pain. Matt...
The New York Mets (80-72) were defeated by the Atlanta Braves (61-91) by a score of 4-3 Wednesday night at Citi Field in heartbreaking fashion. The Cardinals lost as well, so the Mets and St. Louis are currently tied for the second wildcard spot. At the time this article was written, the San Francisco Giants (80-71) were losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 in the 1st inning. Pitching: Bartolo...
Middle infielder Wilfredo Tovar and catcher Anthony Recker cleared waivers and were both outrighted by the New York Mets on Thursday. The move cleared two spots on the 40-man roster. Tovar was hitting .283 in 102 games for Triple-A Las Vegas but he had a concussion early in the season. It’s not clear if he will be ready to play next season but this move will take him off the New York Mets...
The Mets announced that C Anthony Recker, RHP Bobby Parnell, OF Eric Young, RHP Logan Verrett, and IF Eric Campbell are heading to Port St. Lucie and have not made the postseason roster. All five players were told to stay in shape and be ready in case they are needed. This means that outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis has made the cut along with catcher Kevin Plawecki who will back up Travis...
After tonight’s 4-0 win over the Rockies, the Mets announced they have called up Anthony Recker and optioned Kevin Plawecki to Triple-A Las Vegas. Plawecki, 24, hit .228 with a .283 on-base percentage in 227 plate appearances with eight doubles, two homeruns and 17 RBIs for the Mets. Recker, 31, was batting .257 for Triple-A Las Vegas with eight homers and 21 RBI in 105 plate appearances....
The Mets announced that they have called up catcher Anthony Recker and optioned Johnny Monell to Triple-A Las Vegas. Recker, who was named PCL Player of the Week last month, is batting .293 with a .398 on-base and 1.038 OPS, while hitting seven home runs and collecting 19 RBIs in 21 games for Las Vegas this year. Monell, who popped out with the bases loaded in his one pinch-hit at-bat on Sunday,...
The Mets announced that RHP Dillon Gee was activated from the Bereavement List and Infielder Ruben Tejada was activated from the Paternity Leave List. Catcher Anthony Recker and infielder Danny Muno were optioned to Las Vegas (AAA) to make room for them. Gee will start this afternoon’s game against the Braves while Tejada is expected to play third base. Terry Collins says right now the...
