In this series leading up to the MLB Draft on July 17, we’ll look back at the background of some notable Mets picks prior to their big league arrival. We’ve covered three of the greatest players in franchise history along with a former No. 1 overall pick. For our final entry, we look at a player very much at the center of the current Mets and one who may be part of its long-term...
When the news broke in mid-November of 2017 that Wally Backman had agreed to manage the New Britain Bees, one of eight independent teams in the Atlantic League, it took few by surprise. The baseball lifer is still chasing his dream of one day managing in the major leagues, a position he held for all of four days in November 2004 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The club was unaware of his past...
Baseball America released their annual Classification All-Star teams today with three New York Mets players making the cut. BA specifies that the picks are based on performance though they do weight the player’s age and talent when deciding between two close players. Mets prospect Peter Alonso was chosen as the designated hitter for the Double-A squad after hitting .314/.440/.573 with 12...
The New York Mets acquired cash considerations from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league outfielder Patrick Kivlehan on Thursday, the teams announced. The 28-year-old journeyman will report to Arizona’s major league club. Kivlehan wrapped up a strong season with the Las Vegas 51s, after being signed by the organization in early May. The Nyack, NY, native had been outrighted off...
Today, the Las Vegas 51s wrapped up the 2018 season, and their time as a Mets affiliate with a matinee against the Sacramento River Cats. In their last game at Cashman Field, the 51s headed to the ninth trailing 3-2. Leading off the bottom of the ninth, Luis Guillorme lined a triple past Peter Bourjos in center. Already 1-for-4 on the day, Mets top prospect Peter Alonso stepped into the box....
Las Vegas (70-69) 5, Sacramento (55-84) 3 Box Score Luis Guillorme 2B: 3-4, 2B, .299/.372/.406 Peter Alonso 1B: 0-4, K, .257/.355/.577 Zach Borenstein CF-RF: 2-3, 2 2B, RBI, BB, K, .250/.359/.481 Patrick Kivlehan LF: 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, .312/.365/.585 In their second to last game ever as the Las Vegas 51s, the team won to ensure that they’d finish at at least a .500 record for the season....
The New York Mets announced on Thursday that third baseman David Wright is going to join the team in San Francisco to continue his rehab under supervision of the training staff. They also announced that Wright will stay on the disabled list for now. It was reported on Wednesday by Mike Puma of the New York Post that Wright will ultimately make the decision to return this season or not. Wright...
For much of the 2018 season, Zack Wheeler has been the strongest testament to Mickey Callaway and Dave Eiland’s respective successes in chiseling out a stronger, more efficient starting rotation. Some elements of his past dominance, such as the refined fastball and sharp control, were certainly on display in the Mets’ 16-5 rout of the Baltimore Orioles last night. For the most part,...
According to Betsy Helfand of the Las Vegas Review Journal, Las Vegas 51s manager Tony DeFrancesco has announced that RHP Chris Flexen has undergone knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus. The 24-year old was placed on the seven day disabled list on August 3 with an undisclosed injury. This now marks the second time in the past 18 months that Flexen will be undergoing knee surgery. In four...
Good Morning Mets fans! If you’ve ever wanted to catch a baseball in the outfield stands, you’ll have a pretty good chance to tonight. Jason Vargas (2-7, 8.23 ERA) will face off against Sal Romano (6-9, 5.12 ERA), both of whom have allowed combined 33 long-balls this season. The game can be viewed on SNY and WOR at 7:10 p.m. Latest Mets News The Reds made it close, but the Mets...
According to Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com, Mets OF prospect Kevin Kaczmarski has cleared waivers, and the team has outrighted him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Kaczmarski, 26, was recently designated for assignment to make room for reliever Bobby Wahl on the roster. He is a versatile outfielder, having logged innings at all three outfield positions. Over his four year minor league career, Kaczmarski has...
The New York Mets announced a flurry of personnel moves on Thursday afternoon with infielder Phillip Evans being placed on the 10-day disabled list, right-hander Jacob Rhame being optioned to Triple-A, third baseman Todd Frazier activated off the DL and the contract of righty Bobby Wahl getting purchased from the Las Vegas 51s. Evans left the game on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals...
