Marcus Stroman going on the injured list on Wednesday was a huge blow to the Mets rotation, and potentially their overall chances of making the playoffs in the 2020 shortened season. The rotation took a big hit when Zack Wheeler left for the Phillies and another when Noah Syndergaard had Tommy John surgery. The Mets are certainly going into the 2020 season with a less than ideal rotation and...
The New York Mets have been very active this week when it comes to adding free agents to their player pool ahead of the upcoming season. Since the initial list of 45 players were announced on Sunday, six free agent signings have been made. Ryan Cordell and Erasmo Ramirez returned to the team after playing for the Mets in spring training, while free agents Melky Cabrera, Gordon Beckham, Hunter...
J.J. Putz had a solid 12-year MLB career as a right-handed relief pitcher. Like most relievers he experienced up-and-down years, but when he was at his peak in 2007, he was one of the best relievers in baseball. The Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks all received some production from the Trenton, MI native, but the New York Mets received arguably his worst season and...
James Wagner, David Waldstein, and Kevin Draper of the New York Times published a history of the Wilpon family this week. In the piece, they report that the Mets have lost over $60 million in each of the past two seasons and that “they are at the limit of debt allowed by Major League rules.” That reason and a rift being chronicled between Jeff Wilpon and his family appear to be the...
By Joe D. Good Morning, everyone. I wanted to put together an offseason planner for your convenience. I also included important offseason dates to remember. Essentially what follows is a summary I compiled of our 2020 Payroll Commitments, our own exclusive Arbitration Projections and Key Departures. Guaranteed Contracts Yoenis Cespedes – $29,500,000 Jacob deGrom – $25,500,000...
As August comes to a close, the National League Wild Card race remains tight with three teams from the East battling it out with the Cubs for two spots. Here’s the latest news and updates from all the clubs vying for a Wild Card spot. Washington Nationals (73-57, +4.0) The Nationals have won five straight games and have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games as they built upon their Wild Card...
Good morning, Mets fans! Yesterday afternoon, Zack Wheeler and some incredible defensive plays, led the Mets to their seventh straight win! The right-hander threw seven shutout innings and struck out seven White Sox batters in the rubber match of their three game series. With the help of his defense, Wheeler only gave up four hits on the day. The offense put up four runs for their teammate, two...
Unfazed by the trade rumors surrounding him, Jason Vargas escaped multiple jams to help the Mets win their fourth consecutive game. With poor defense behind him, Vargas surrendered six hits and three runs in 5.2 innings. He racked up five strikeouts and walked three in what might be his last game in a Mets’ uniform. “… It’s never really been an issue for me in the middle of the year,” Vargas...
Steven Matz and the New York Mets were ready to welcome the southpaw back to the rotation with open arms as they took on the Minnesota Twins in a 3-2 win. Matz performed well in his return to the rotation for the Metropolitans. Matz, 28, tossed just four innings in Minnesota on Tuesday while allowing two runs on five hits as he walked one and struck out two. Steven tossed just 68 pitches in his...
Good morning Mets fans! After four days in which there was no New York Mets baseball, the Amazin’s return to action in Miami as they open a three-game series with the Miami Marlins. Latest Mets News Jason Vargas (3-4, 3.77 ERA) will get the first taste of second half action as he is matched up against Caleb Smith (4-4, 3.50 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT, with coverage on...
A recent article from the New York Post’s Mike Puma reveals that after the Mets’ most recent loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night, team general manager Brodie Van Wagenen held an animated meeting with the coaching staff. According to a club source, Van Wagenen (accompanied by assistant general manager Allard Baird) berated the coaches over the team’s continued...
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 • 7:05 p.m. Citizens Bank Park • Philadelphia, PA LHP Jason Vargas (3-3, 3.75) vs. RHP Nick Pivetta (4-2, 5.54) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • ESPN 1050 AM For the second day in a row, the Mets had the lead going into the bottom of the 6th and watched everything fall apart. Between Walker Lockett and Wilmer Font, the Mets allowed 5 runs in the frame swinging the score from 5-2 Mets...
