Ervin Santana, Tuesday’s scheduled starter for the Syracuse Mets, was scratched from the game and did not pitch. At this time, it isn’t known if the move was related to an injury to Santana or perhaps an impending trade. The intrigue is raised by the fact that Noah Syndergaard, whose name has been tossed around in rumors, is slated to pitch for the Mets tonight against the Chicago...
Contrary to previous reports, a source told Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News that the Mets are not actively talking about bringing back Bartolo Colon. “You never know, things could change, but it’s not something I see happening,” one source said. “It’s not a name I’ve been hearing.” Ervin Santana had said that the Mets had interest in Colon. “I guess Bartolo is always an option, but not...
The New York Mets (78-69) defeated the Minnesota Twins (55-93) by a score of 3-0 tonight at Citi Field. Pitching: Bartolo Colon got the start for the Mets tonight against Minnesota and packed his A-game, tossing seven scoreless innings allowing only three hits and striking out six in the process. Addison Reed struck out two in a clean inning in the eighth, and Jeurys Familia notched his 49th...
The Minnesota Twins have signed starting pitcher Ervin Santana to a four-year, $55 million deal, according to multiple sources. Santana, 32, spent last season with the Braves, and pitched to a 14-10 record, with a 3.95 ERA, 1.306 WHIP, 3.39 FIP, and a 8.2 K/9. In his 10 year career, Santana has compiled a 119-100 record between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Kansas City Royals and the...
The following 12 players were each extended one-year qualifying offers worth $15.3 million by their teams before yesterday’s deadline: Catchers Russell Martin Infielders Victor Martinez Hanley Ramirez Pablo Sandoval Outfielders Melky Cabrera Nelson Cruz Michael Cuddyer Starting Pitchers Francisco Liriano Ervin Santana Max Scherzer James Shields Relief pitchers David Robertson These 12 ...
The Mets will look to complete a sweep of their three-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday at Turner Field, something they haven’t done since since 2007. Jacob deGrom (8-6, 2.68) will get the starting assignment for the Mets while the Braves counter with RHP Ervin Santana (14-9, 3.74) in a 1:35 PM matchup. In his last start, deGrom tied the modern-era major league record with...
With another mighty swing of his bat, Travis d’Arnaud smacked his sixth homer of the season last night, a two-run shot in the seventh that led to a 4-1 victory for the Mets and their fourth straight win – a new season high. The Mets catcher is as responsible for this recent Mets turnaround as anyone else and in the last two weeks since being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas, the team...
The New York Mets (42-49) were looking for the series victory against the Atlanta Braves (49-42) tonight at Citi Field. Dillon Gee, making his first start since May 10th, took the mound for the Mets, as Ervin Santana got the start for Atlanta. What you should know: The Mets got off to an early start again tonight, as they took the lead in the bottom of the first with Lucas Duda driving in Daniel...
The Mets (41-49) continue their four-game series with the Braves (49-41) at Citi Field on Wednesday at 7:10 PM. Dillon Gee (3-1, 2.73 ERA) will get the start for the Mets and will be opposed by Ervin Santana (7-5, 3.93 ERA) for Atlanta. Today the Mets activated RHP Dillon Gee from the Disabled List and they optioned RHP Gonzalez Germen to Las Vegas (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League after last...
The New York Mets will try to pick up their second consecutive series win when they take on the Atlanta Braves on Thursday at 7:10 p.m. at Turner Field. Despite last night’s loss, the Mets have won three of their last five games Jenrry Mejia will make his second start of the season for the Mets and will be opposed by David Hale for the Braves. Mets Notes This is Mejia’s eighth professional...
The Mets are in the business of making opposing pitchers look like stars these days. In his first Braves start, Ervin Santana was Maddux-like in efficiency going through the Mets lineup in eight innings on only 88 pitches. Zack Wheeler returned to his debut city and wasn’t quite as sharp as he was last July. Jason Heyward his main nemesis, collecting three straight hits, including a...
The Mets play the second game of their three-game series against the Braves at Turner Field in Atlanta on Wednesday night at 7:10 PM. Zack Wheeler start for the Mets and will be opposed by Ervin Santana for the Braves. Wheeler tossed six scoreless innings in his big-league debut against the Atlanta Braves last June 18 on Super Tuesday. He became the third pitcher in team history to earn a win...
