After the New York Mets took a 10-7 loss to the Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach Saturday night, the organization announced their first round of roster cuts as players start to get sent to minor league camp with the season two-and-a-half weeks away. In this latest round of cuts, the Mets optioned right-handed pitcher José Butto to Triple-A Syracuse while sending four pitchers...
The Ronny Mauricio show continued in the Dominican Winter League on Wednesday night as the 21-year-old shortstop had a three-hit performance that included two doubles and two RBIs in a 10-8 Tigres win over the Gigantes. Box Score SS Ronny Mauricio: 3-for-5, R, 2 2B, 2 RBI, SB, .350 AVG, .961 OPS Another big night for Ronny Mauricio in the Dominican winter league: 3-for-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI, R, SB,...
Good morning, Mets fans! Former Mets outfielder Yoenis Céspedes is back playing and on Wednesday night he looked like the guy that helped the Mets 2015 playoff run. Céspedes went 4-for-4 with a home run, double, two runs scored, and three RBIs for the Águilas Cibaeñas of the Dominican Winter League. The veteran is typically playing left field and batting third in the lineup. He has a 1.171 OPS...
The Mets wrapped up their regular season on Wednesday when they took on the Nationals at Citi Field. With the Mets already lined up for a matchup with the Padres in the Wild Card round, the Mets sat most of their regulars for game 162. The Mets’ regulars who did play, Francisco Lindor, Mark Canha, and James McCann, all had big days at the plate knocking Nationals starter Erick Fedde out of...
The Mets took on the Marlins on Wednesday night at Citi Field looking to salvage the second game of the two-game series. Taijuan Walker took the ball for the Mets looking for his fifth win against Miami on the season. Despite falling behind 4-0, the Mets put together a late comeback behind a huge day from Eduardo Escobar to take the finale from the Marlins 5-4. After a scoreless first inning...
AAA (Game 1: Scranton (3-0) 7, Syracuse Mets (0-3) 6 Box Score Carlos Cortes LF: 1-for-4, 2 R, BB, K Daniel Palka 1B: 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, BB, K Quinn Brodey CF: 1-for-2, HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 3 SB Syracuse was able to overcome some sloppy defensive play (three errors) to force extra innings but ultimately dropped a third-straight game to the RailRiders. After falling behind 4-1 early, Daniel Palka...
I’m not looking to rag on Willie Randolph, but he really ticked me off for showing up David Wright and getting in his face when he got picked off first base Monday against the Cardinals. It was actually the first time this season that he got caught stealing, but when Wright went into the dugout, Randolph gave him and earfull and neither one was willing to let it go for an entire...
I must say that yesterday was quite a great day to be a Mets fan. No, we didn’t win any pennants or a fifty pound gold trophy with a bunch of little flags that go around it. It was a great day because our beloved team took the field and absolutely shined last night in St. Louis.It was a pleasure to see the Cardinals and their fans get some dirt kicked in their faces, and be on the...
