In “For Love of the Game,” the 1999 sports drama starring Kevin Costner as an aging former ace, a line from Vin Scully (who appears in the film as a broadcaster) sums up what many pitchers often feel on the bump. “He (Billy Chapel) will make the fateful walk to the loneliest spot in the world: the pitching mound.” Standing on the mound can be an isolating feeling,...
The Mets continued to mine the undrafted free agent market on Monday, coming to an agreement with outfielder Joe Suozzi from Boston College. The 22-year-old has connections to the Mets in more ways than one. OFFICIAL. Long Island’s own is staying home. Joe Suozzi signs free agent contract with the New York Mets. Details✍📝➡️ https://t.co/6zCnQx3gwK...
Is Steve Cohen back? He might be, according to a report by AM New York. A source close to the situation said that Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez’s interest in buying the Mets could re-spark Cohen’s. Why? Because it can give him an opportunity to buy the team “at a discount.” It has already been reported that A-Rod could land the Mets at a huge discount due to the...
Good morning, Mets fans! Let’s end the weekend on a positive note. Remember: stay healthy, happy and home! Here’s what you need to know: Latest Mets News Dan Martin of the New York Post caught up with Steven Matz, who is trying to keep in the best shape he can as he monitors the COVID-19 crisis from his home in Nashville, Tennessee. Matz is particularly focused on Long Island, where...
Eileen Lehpamer of News 12 Long Island is reporting that Long Island Ducks manager and former Mets second baseman Wally Backman was arrested at 7:30 am this morning after a physical altercation with his girlfriend. Backman, 59, is facing second-degree harassment and fourth-degree criminal mischief charges and was arraigned in Riverhead court earlier today. He was released without bail....
Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported Monday morning that Mets’ left-hander Steven Matz is indeed dealing with a nerve issue in his arm. Matz, 27, headed back to New York on Sunday to receive tests, which revealed the nerve issue. New York has dodged a bullet, however, as there is no issue with his elbow. The nerve issue has been plaguing Matz for a couple weeks now, said manager Mickey...
Steven Matz, LHP Player Data: Age: 26, B/T: L/L, Free Agency: 2022 2017 Primary Stats: 2-7 Record, 13 GS, 66.2 IP, 6.08 ERA, 5.05 FIP, 1.530 WHIP, 6.5 K/9, -0.2 WAR 2018 Contract Status: Pre-Arbitration Grade: D- 2017 Review: My first instinct was to give Steven Matz an incomplete, but then decided that 13 starts is a pretty significant sample size for a starting pitcher. I didn’t flunk...
Long Island native Steven Matz took a step in the right direction on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park, but the Mets bats couldn’t back him up. The 26-year-old held the Phillies hitless through the first four innings, before a parade of singles plated two for Philadelphia in the fifth. Matz has been unable to capture a victory since June 28, but after registering an 11.03 ERA in his...
According to Marc Carig of Newsday, injured New York Mets starters Steven Matz and Seth Lugo are scheduled to throw 20-30 pitches off a mound on Saturday as they look to work back to the major league club. The Mets are also hopeful that both will be pitching in minor leagues games in the next two or three weeks. Neither have appeared in a regular season game this year. Matz has been dealing with...
The New York Mets added yet another high upside pitcher to their system last year, drafting and signing Boston College right-hander Justin Dunn in the first round of the MLB Draft (19th overall). The Freeport-native grew up just thirty minutes from Shea Stadium and Citi Field, attending many games as a youth. Dunn, 21, has the chance to one day join Steven Matz as being able to pitch in...
Mets’ starter Matt Harvey, who underwent surgery in July for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, threw off of a mound at Storm Sports Academy on Long Island on Wednesday. Harvey, 28 in March, said he felt no pain when throwing this offseason, when talking to reporters at a team charity event earlier this month. The Mets and Harvey agreed to a one-year, $5.1 million deal to avoid salary arbitration...
Sources tell ESPN’s Adam Rubin that Steven Matz will have surgery to remove the bone spur in his pitching elbow. No shoulder surgery will be required, although the impingement remains an issue that will be closely monitored. The Mets have estimated a three-month recovery time for the elbow surgery. Obviously, his season is over. Original Report – 11:00 AM Manager Terry Collins all...
