Tag: Matt Festa

Morning Briefing: Home Run Derby Field is Set

Good morning, Mets fans! The 2024 MLB Home Run Derby field was officially set Wednesday as the final two spots were filled for the eight-man event. Earlier in the day, MLB announced that Rangers slugger Adolis García would be participating in the derby for the second year in a row. Shortly after, during last night’s Phillies-Dodgers game on ESPN, while mic’d up, Teoscar Hernández...

Morning Briefing: MLB All-Star Game Starters Announced

Good morning, Mets fans! Happy Independence Day to the best nation in the world! On Wednesday, MLB released the starting lineups for the AL and NL as they prepare for the 2024 All-Star Game, which will be held on July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. While no Mets made the starting lineup, plenty of first time All-Stars got the starting nod and familiar faces continue to cement their...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Surrender Best June Record To Astros

A hugely-impressive June ended disappointingly for the New York Mets. Houston took two out of three at Citi Field over the weekend, ensuring that the Mets finished June with the second-best record in all of baseball (16-8). The Astros finished the month with the best record (17-8). After clobbering the Astros for seven runs in Friday’s series opener, New York was undone by bullpen troubles...

Mets Comeback Falls Short In 10-5 Extra Innings Series Finale Loss

On a day that went from sunny and warm to soaking wet, the New York Mets and Houston Astros faced off in the rubber match of a weekend series at Citi Field. After the Mets came back late from an Astros barrage early, Houston would pile on extra runners in the 10th and 11th innings to defeat New York 10-5. From the beginning, Houston took advantage of their chances, with Jon Singleton launching a...

Mets Announce Plethora Of Roster Moves Ahead Of Series Finale Against Houston

The New York Mets are in a roster crunch, so the continued turnover, especially in the bullpen continues. The team announced Sunday morning the following roster moves: RHP Tylor Megill and LHP Danny Young optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. LHP Tyler Jay and RHP Matt Festa have been selected from Triple-A Syracuse. LHP Brooks Raley has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. OF Duke Ellis has...

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