Good morning, Mets fans! General manager Billy Eppler spoke on Friday about Mark Vientos and why he has not been called up to the major league club yet despite a scorching hot start in Triple-A. Eppler noted that there are several factors that play into it such as Vientos’ development and usage, but said a potential promotion is “definitely on our radar and something we’re...
Good morning Mets fans! Former Met Matt Harvey coming off leading Team Italy to the second round of the WBC told the New York Post that he’d like to keep pitching. “Obviously I’m not pumping mid-to-upper-90s anymore — at least not yet. Hopefully, the velo comes back. But if it doesn’t, I feel like I still know how to pitch and to get guys out,” Harvey said. “I’ve worked really hard on a...
Mets fans, another new episode is here! This week Mike and I discuss the World Baseball Classic and the wild week for Mike Piazza, Matt Harvey and team Italy advancing to the quarter finals in Tokyo, Mike updates us live from Mets camp about José Quintana and Bryce Montes de Oca injury statuses along with Darin Ruf, Tylor Megill’s strong outing and how he’s been “taking...
Team Italy has advanced to the next round of the WBC after defeating the Netherlands 7-1. They will be joined by Cuba, as the two teams will head to Tokyo after advancing from Pool A in Taichung. Former Mets ace Matt Harvey took the ball in a win-and-in game for Italy. Harvey looked sharp on the mound, tallying 3 strikeouts in 4 innings to earn himself the win over the Netherlands. Harvey...
The New York Mets made it to the World Series in 2015 in large part because of pitcher Matt Harvey and slugger Yoenis Céspedes and on Thursday morning those two were opponents as Italy took on Cuba in the World Baseball Classic. Neither player saw major league time in 2022 with Harvey pitching to a 3.72 ERA in the Orioles’ minor leagues and Céspedes only playing a few games in the...
Good morning, Mets fans! Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the México vs. United States game Sunday at Chase Field is officially sold out. It is arguably one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in North America this year. Additionally, Michael Mayer reports that Matt Harvey is getting the Game 1 start for Team Italy vs Cuba on Thursday. The game is at 6:00 am and can be watched...
