David Peterson toed the rubber for the New York Mets (33-25) as they opened a four-game homestand against the Chicago Cubs (38-28) on Monday. The southpaw entered the game looking to rebound from two poor starts in which he allowed nine earned runs in a combined three innings. Peterson started his night off on the right foot as he retired the first three batters of the night 1-2-3, while picking...
The Mets welcomed the Chicago Cubs to Citi Field in New York for a four-game series. It was Jake Arrieta for the Cubs facing David Peterson for the Mets. Peterson was looking for redemption after a rough outing his last time out. Peterson did just that, pitching a near-flawless six innings, giving up just one hit and two walks, no runs over the course of 73 pitches (43 strikes) thrown on Monday...
Good morning, Mets fans! We received great news yesterday as governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York arenas can now host fans at 10% capacity starting on Feb. 23. Let’s take a look at what went on surrounding the Amazins’ and MLB on Wednesday. Latest Mets News The Mets acquired outfield prospect Khalil Lee in a three-team trade that saw the Boston Red Sox send outfielder Andrew...
With just over a week until spring training begins, the New York Mets are still attempting to round out their roster before players officially report to camp, although there isn’t much time left to add the finishing touches to this team. Though the front office made a strong push for pitcher Trevor Bauer, who was considered the best arm available in free agency this winter, they ultimately...
Per Andy Martino of SNY, the New York Mets will be in attendance for right-hander Jake Arrieta’s workout for interested teams in Austin, Texas on Friday. Arrieta, 34, is far removed from his 2015 National League Cy Young Award-winning campaign (1.77 ERA, 236 strikeouts, 48 walks, 0.87 WHIP) but would still slot in as a viable back-end option in most rotations. Since 2017, Arrieta has seen...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 • 7:05 p.m. Citizens Bank Park • Philadelphia, PA RHP Rick Porcello (1-4, 6.07) vs. RHP Jake Arrieta (3-4, 5.54) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • WQBU 92.7 FM The big news for the Mets is this year came yesterday – with Steve Cohen finalizing his purchase of the Mets. With all the dreaming of the players the Mets could be in soon, or trying to figure out when the deal will be...
Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets officially introduced Carlos Beltran as their 22nd manager in franchise history with a press conference at the Foxwoods Club at Citi Field on Monday morning. Latest Mets News In addition to Beltran’s news conference, the Mets made a trio of moves on Monday. The Mets extended a qualifying offer to Zack Wheeler, selected Blake Taylor’s contract...
Good morning Mets fans! Today, BBWAA will announce their Awards finalists on MLB Network at 6 p.m. Jacob deGrom is expected to win the Cy Young Award, while Pete Alonso is expected to win the National League Rookie of the Year award. Latest Mets News Howie Rose was inducted into the New York Baseball Hall of Fame. David Lennon advocates for additional spending from the Wilpons this winter. Tim...
Ahead of the 2020 season, let’s take a closer look at the Philadelphia Phillies’ free agents and see who may be worth pursuing in the offseason. After an 86-76 season, the New York Mets’ first winning season since 2016, the team is likely to make some moves in the offseason to position themselves for a postseason berth in 2020. The Phillies left a lot to be desired in 2019,...
Per a report from Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, Phillies starter Jake Arrieta will be undergoing a season-ending surgery later this month to remove a bone spur in his right elbow. Arrieta has underwhelmed since putting on a Phillies uniform, posting a 3.96 ERA last year and 4.64 ERA this year. While he has at least been a durable, fairly reliable option up until this point, his numbers have still...
Saturday, July 6, 2019 • 7:15 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Jake Arrieta (8-6, 4.43) vs. RHP Noah Syndergaard (5-4, 4.56) FOX • WCBS 880 AM • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets had a rare week where they had two off days, before a week where they are going to have a four. It’s a great opportunity to get some rest but if they don’t rack up wins, it makes falling behind an even steeper hill tonight. Last...
The New York Mets (12-10) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (12-10) by a score of 5-1 on Monday night at Citi Field to begin their home stand (Box Score). After waiting an hour and 35 minutes to start the game due to a rain delay, Steven Matz made his first start since allowing eight runs in Philadelphia last week. Unlike his last start, Matz picked up the win pitching well going six innings...
