Tag: Michael Wacha

Baty Stays Hot With Two Run Double on Friday

The Mets’ offense came to life in a huge way on Friday night against the Royals, who came into Citi Field on a seven-game win streak. The Mets struck for six runs on 14 hits and won the game 6-1. Two of those runs came from Brett Baty, who hit a scorching double (104.2 mph) with two outs in the fifth to extend the Mets’ lead over the Royals to 5-1. He also hit a single in the fourth inning that...

Game Chat: Royals vs Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Friday, April 12, 2024 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Michael Wacha (1-0, 2.25) vs. RHP Luis Severino (0-1, 3.60) SNY The Mets have won five of their last seven games and now hold a 5-7 record after wrapping up a 4-2 road trip that included series wins over the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves. On Thursday afternoon, the Mets trounced the Braves 16-4, reducing their season run...

Morning Briefing: Pitchers and Catchers Report Today

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets pitchers and catchers report today, officially. Of course, as you will see from the news below, lots of the Mets are already in camp. Latest Mets News As the final round of Mets players reach the spring training facility in Port St. Lucie, Mets new ace Justin Verlander is already throwing a bullpen session. Verlander signed a two-year deal with the Mets this...

Rumor Roundup: Dansby Swanson Market Intensifying

Most of the big names are now off the board as Hot Stove season slows down somewhat, but there’s still one significant free agent available. Allow MMO to get you caught up on the latest rumors involving the New York Mets and from around MLB. Swanson In A Good Spot Dansby Swanson is the last big, big name available on the open market and he has plenty of suitors interested in him with a...

Which Former Mets Should The Team Target In Free Agency?

With the Mets having 11 free agents, there are going to be a host of new faces heading to the Big Apple and donning the blue and orange next season. However, there are some intriguing names on the market that have done so already, and we’re going to take a look at them and determine whether or not the Mets should bring them back. Noah Syndergaard, SP, Phillies After appearing like a lock...

Morning Briefing: Sandy Alderson Speaks To Media

Good Morning, Mets fans! Sandy Alderson met with the media yesterday. It was announced, among many announcements and topics, that Luis Rojas will be back as the Mets’ manager in 2021. Latest Mets News Per Anthony DiComo, executive vice president and chief revenue officer, Lou DePaoli, one of the Mets’ highest-ranking executives, will be leaving the organization at the end of the year. Mike...

Morton’s 2020 Season Is Reason for Concern

With billionaire Steve Cohen officially taking over ownership, a new era has finally begun for the New York Mets and it couldn’t come at a better time, as the team is looking to transform its roster into a championship contender over the offseason in hopes of making the playoffs in 2021. While the front office must make some significant changes to the Mets’ position player group,...

Steve Cohen Is A Fan Of Fan Fest

  On November 1st, new Mets owner, Steve Cohen, took to Twitter and asked Mets fans how their experience could be better. Cohen received all kinds of suggestions, from having baristas at Citi Field making iced coffee beverages, to bringing back Banner Day, a Mets tradition from the Polo Grounds to the late 1980s. The MMO team decided to make things a bit easier for Mr. Cohen, assembling...

2020 MMO Report Card: Rick Porcello, RHP

Rick Porcello Player Data: Age: 31, B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 12 G, 12 GS, 1-7, 59 IP, 5.64 ERA, 8.24 K/9, 2.29 BB/9, 1.508 WHIP Advanced Stats: 75 ERA+, 3.33 FIP, bWAR 0.1, fWAR 1.7 Free Agent: 2021 2020 Salary: $10M Grade: D 2020 Review Going into the 2020 season, the Mets figured to have a deep rotation, featuring Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Marcus Stroman, Steven Matz, and a spot up for...

Morning Briefing: Wacha Looks To Keep Slim Playoff Hopes Alive

Good Morning, Mets fans! The New York Mets beat the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 5-2. They are now 25-30. On Wednesday, the Mets will be facing off against the Rays once again at Citi Field. Tyler Glasnow (4-1, 4.21 ERA) will be on the mound against Michael Wacha (1-3, 6.75 ERA). The game is set to begin at 7:10 PM EST, will be televised on SNY and MLB Network, and can be heard on WCBS 880...

Report: Brodie Van Wagenen Likely Casualty of Mets Sale

According to Joe Pantorno of AMNY (he has been all over the Mets sale news), Steve Cohen is expected to “clean house” when he officially becomes the Mets majority owner. Of course, that would start with GM Brodie Van Wagenen. The Mets are a miracle finish away from missing the playoffs in both seasons with him at the helm. The former agent has seen most of his big free agent signings crash...

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