With the help of the team’s explosive offensive outing, Zack Wheeler’s excellent start in Chicago yesterday afternoon led the Mets to a 10-2 win over the Cubs. Wheeler, 29, threw 94 pitches through seven innings while allowing one run on one hit. He walked just one batter and struck out five. Zack spoke with the media after the game about his satisfaction with the outing, rebounding from a...
Good Morning Mets fans!! Noah Syndergaard will kick off a three-game set against Madison Bumgarner and the Giants. The last time these pitchers matched up….. well, we don’t talk about that here. The game can be viewed on SNY and WCBS 880 at 7:10 p.m. Latest Mets News Major League Baseball’s 2019 amateur player draft started last night and the Mets had two selections. With their...
On a day that the Mets parted ways with a moody Matt Harvey, another surgically repaired pitcher couldn’t find his rhythm on the mound. Zack Wheeler struggled right out of the gate, gifting the Rockies five runs in the first on four base hits by Charlie Blackmon, Gerardo Parra, Nolan Arenado, and Daniel Castro. This was followed up by a sac fly from Carlos Gonzalez and a pair of doubles off the...
Good morning Mets fans! The hot stove took a little cold spell yesterday, but should start heating up with the Winter Meetings only days away. Alex Pavlovic writes that the San Francisco Giants view the Los Angeles Dodgers as the biggest threat to their pursuit of Giancarlo Stanton. Pavlovic also states that the Giants anticpate Stanton to decide whether or not to waive his no-trade clause by...
Carlos Gonzalez Position: Outfield Bats: Left – Throws: Left Born: Oct. 17, 1985 (32) 2017 Stats: 136 G, 534 PA, 14 HR, 57 RBI, 3 SB, .262 BA, .339 OBP, .423 SLG Advanced Stats: WAR -0.2, .162 ISO, .318 BABIP, .327 wOBA, 84 wRC+ *** Outlook: Coming off a solid 2016 campaign where he launched 25 home runs and drove in 100 runs while hitting to a .298/.350/.505 clip in 150 games (632 plate...
The American League all-stars defeated the National League all-stars by a score of 4-2 tonight at PETCO Park. With the win, the American League secured home field advantage in the 2016 World Series. What you should know: In the top of the first inning, Kris Bryant who has 25 home runs in the regular season, flashed his power by launching another home run to give the National League an early 1-0...
As we go deeper into the offseason, there still remains several star outfielders. Whether a team wants a leadoff man, power hitter, or 5-tool player – they are available. But on December 22nd, the Mets seemingly dropped out of the saturated market when they agreed to terms with new fan favorite, Alejandro De Aza. The signing of De Aza is reminiscent of when the Mets acquired Chris Young....
The Metropolitans (60-52) defeated the Rockies (47-63) tonight by a final score of 4-2. Jon Niese was hit hard at times tonight but limited the damage to just two runs through seven innings while earning the win moving him to 7-9 on the year. The Mets didn’t manage more than a hit against Jon Gray, who was making his second big league start. Jose Reyes returned to Citi Field for the second...
The Mets (69-75) defeated the Colorado Rockies (59-85) by a score of 3-2 tonight at Citi Field with a stunning ninth inning comeback. What you should know: Jon Niese went 6.2 innings for the Mets, and despite allowing eight hits, he was able to hold the Rockies to only one run. Niese left with the game tied in the seventh inning and walked away with a no decision. He struck out seven and walked...
The days of power hitters are over. Those that do remain are in such high demand that the thought of acquiring one will cost you an arm or a leg. If the Mets want a realistic shot to upgrade on offense, they will have to explore all options and alternatives available in the market. Here are four types of hitters the Mets can consider trading for this offseason. Top Tier Stars Buy Low Former...
Noah Syndergaard tossed six scoreless innings on Friday night, scattering seven hits, walking none and striking out seven in an extra-innings loss to El Paso. The Mets’ top pitching prospect has allowed one run or less in four of his last five starts spanning 29.1 and striking out 33 batters. In the past month, Syndergaard has shaved over one full run off his ERA, bringing it down to a...
Two updates to the growing buzz on Tulo and CarGo… First, contrary to what has been reported, Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki does not have a no-trade clause in his contract according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Second, the Rockies are said to be very high on Noah Syndergaard, Brandon Nimmo, Steven Matz and Dilson Herrera. Joel Sherman says that if the Mets are willing to part with...
