Tag: Kevin McGowan

Morning Briefing: Kershaw Brings Dodgers to Verge of World Series

Today, the Red Sox and Astros will play Game 5 of the American League Championship. No word on who will start for Boston due to Chris Sale’s stomach bug but signs point to David Price. Meanwhile, the Astros will go with their ace, Justin Verlander. Yesterday, the Dodgers beat the Brewers by a score of 5-2. Cody Bellinger, Justin Turner, and Yasiel Puig led the offensive attack while...

Mets Minors Recap: Peterson Continues to Impress in Columbia

Las Vegas (24-33) 5, Reno (24-33) 4   Box Score Todd Frazier 3B: 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 BB, .444/.545/.444 Dominic Smith RF-1B: 1-5, RBI, K Phillip Evans SS: 1-4, 2 K, .248/.316/.511 Zach Borenstein LF: 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB, .239/.343/.442 The 51s took the lead in the second when Borenstein hit a two-run blast for his 11th of the year. In the seventh, with the 51s down 4-2 and the bases loaded with nobody...

Mets Minor League Weekly Report: Alonso Thriving at Binghamton

Week In Review The Las Vegas 51s (1-3, t-second in the Pacific Coast League Pacific Southern division) have struggled to get their own runners on base and keep their opponents off them. Their eight home runs allowed are tied for the most in the league. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies (3-0, second in the Eastern League Eastern division) swept the Portland Sea Dogs in their first series, getting out...

Morning Briefing: 2018 Free Shirt Friday Designs Revealed

Good morning Mets fans! The team revealed the designs for all 12 free shirt Fridays in 2018. The first Friday will take place on April 13 while the last one will be on September 28. 🚨 #FreeShirtFriday designs are in! 🚨 Take a peek at our 2018 Free Shirt Fridays. https://t.co/dVK7ej6Z1T pic.twitter.com/wJrE5JRlns — New York Mets (@Mets) January 18, 2018 Latest Mets News A day after...

Mets Designate Kevin McGowan For Assignment

According to MMO’s own Jacob Resnick, the New York Mets have designated right-hander Kevin McGowan in order to make room on the 40-man roster for newly signed outfielder Jay Bruce. McGowan, 26, appeared in eight games for the Mets in 2017, registering a 5.19 ERA and 6.39 FIP in 8.2 innings pitched. At Triple-A Las Vegas this past season, he appeared in 47 games and logged a 4.15 ERA across...

Morning Briefing: Chopped!

Good morning Mets fans! The hot stove continues to heat up and tomorrow will be a key date as the Mets must protect their eligible players from the Rule 5 Draft. Latest Mets News Matt Mancuso has the latest on Mets prospects in the Arizona Fall League. Kevin McGowan cut his hair to donate to Pantene’s Program. The NC Dinos of South Korea has signed former Met pitcher Logan Verrett. Latest...

Morning Briefing: Dodgers Getting Brooms Ready

Tonight, the Dodgers will go for the sweep of the Cubs while the Yankees and Astros have moved into a series tie. Alex Wood will take on Jake Arrieta in the former while Dallas Keuchel will face Masahiro Tanaka in the latter tonight. The Yankees were down 4-0 before coming back against the Astros bullpen Monday and winded up pulling out a 6-4 win. The Dodgers bullpen continued their dominant...

MMO Exclusive Interview: Mets Reliever, Jerry Blevins

Since 2016, only four relievers have appeared in more games than the 34-year-old lanky left-hander Jerry Blevins. His 148 appearances are tied with Pittsburgh Pirates’ left-hander Felipe Rivero, and are behind only Addison Reed, Brad Hand, Bryan Shaw and Hector Neris for tops in the majors. Jerry Blevins is a workhorse. Acquired by the Mets back in March 2015 from the Washington Nationals...

Rapid Reaction: Harvey Struggles in Mets 6-2 Loss to Phillies

The New York Mets (69-91) lost to the Philadelphia Phillies (65-95) 6-2 on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. Pitching: Matt Harvey (5-6, 6.70 ERA) got the nod for the last time in 2017. He was unable to end his season on a high note as he only lasted four innings and gave up seven hits, three walks, and four runs while striking out three. Hansel Robles came in for the fifth and gave up two...

Morning Briefing: Cubs Looking to Complete Sweep

The New York Mets will try to avoid getting swept by the Chicago Cubs tonight in their series finale in the Windy City and will send Seth Lugo to the mound to face Jen-Ho Tseng in his MLB debut. The game starts at 8:05 p.m and airs on SNY. Last night, the Mets struggled in every way imaginable on their way to a 17-5 loss. After a lead-off home run by Jose Reyes to start the game, Matt Harvey...

Mets Recall McGowan; Add Ellis To Coaching Staff For Last Month

The Mets announced Tuesday that they have recalled RHP Kevin McGowan from Triple-A Las Vegas. He will be active for Tuesday night’s game against the Phillies and will wear No. 61. McGowan, 25, had a cup of coffee with the Mets late last month, appearing in just one game yielding one run on two hits in 1.1 innings. With the 51’s this season, the former 13th round pick appeared in 47...

Kevin McGowan Shaky in MLB Debut

Kevin McGowan, 25, made his MLB debut out of the bullpen with the New York Mets on Tuesday. McGowan was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas after Steven Matz landed on the disabled list due to irritation in the ulnar nerve of his pitching elbow. The 2013 13th-round pick was 5-4 with a 4.06 ERA, 1.355 WHIP, and 55 strikeouts in 62 innings pitched and 44 games (one start) in Triple-A. The Mets...

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