The New York Mets (20-17, first place in the National League’s eastern division) continue their nine-game road trip with three games against manager Don Mattingly’s Miami Marlins (20-23, fourth place in the National League’s eastern division). The Mets are coming from Atlanta, where they took two of three from the Braves after dropping three games in Tampa Bay, giving the Mets...
On Wednesday, Marcus Stroman accepted the qualifying offer of $18.9 million to return to the Mets for the 2021 season. Stroman’s return has several positive aspects to it, and was pleasing to new owner, Steve Cohen. Marcus , That is great news . Looking forward to meeting you soon.I will call you over the next few days to thank you . — Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) November 11, 2020...
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...
The 2020 off season will be an active one for the Mets. There will likely be a cascading of changes, starting with ownership. Reports are that Steve Cohen will be approved by the other owners to assume control of the Mets within the next month. There are strong rumors that Cohen will hire former Mets G.M Sandy Alderson as President of Baseball Operations. It’s fair to assume that...
New York Mets minor league pitcher Harol Gonzalez is coming off a solid season in 2019 between Double and Triple-A. Gonzalez caught up with Metsmerized in a phone interview over the weekend to discuss the uncertainty surrounding the minor league season among other topics. “All I can do is continue to work hard everyday even though I have no idea when the next time I can pitch in a live...
There are times when it’s tough to be a Mets fan. Perhaps you remember when the Mets held a commanding seven-game lead with 17 games to play in 2007, and then collapsed to their rival from down the Turnpike. Or perhaps you recall 2008, when the Amazin’s held a 3.5 game lead in September with only 17 games to play, before becoming the first team ever to blow a 3.5-game lead in...
ESPN released its 2020 Top 100 players list, and this year it features five Mets, which is tied for second most in the league. The Dodgers are leading the way with seven. Michael Conforto was the first player featured on the list, taking over the 100 spot. The slugging outfielder is looking to continue his power hitting consistency at the plate in 2020, while looking to continue to become more...
By Pat Ragazzo According to ESPN, the 2019 World Series will feature the top two teams, who have paid out the most money in Major League Baseball for their top three pitchers. The Washington Nationals have invested $77.8 million between Stephen Strasburg ($35 million), Max Scherzer ($30.3 million), and 2019 offseason signing Patrick Corbin ($12.5 million). On the other side, the Houston Astros...
Good morning Mets fans! On Wednesday, the Mets picked up their fourth straight win and second consecutive victory over the Cleveland Indians to take the series. Marcus Stroman exited the game with hamstring tightness after only pitching four innings, but the bullpen picked him up allowing two-runs in the final six innings. After Luis Avilan gave up a go-ahead homer in the top of the tenth, the...
Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that multiple teams have interest in the acquiring Noah Syndergaard in a trade with the New York Mets before the July 31 MLB Trade Deadline. However, Morosi notes the team isn’t taking offers, yet. One of the teams that has shown interest is the Milwaukee Brewers, who have had interest in the right-hander in the past, specifically before the 2018 MLB Trade...
Good morning Mets fans! On Wednesday, Jacob deGrom bounced back with seven shut out innings of three hit baseball, while recording six strikeouts against the Cincinnati Reds. Unfortunately, the Mets did not provide any run support as they were shutout 1-0. Mets hitters were stifled the majority of the night by Reds pitcher Anthony DeSclafani. The opposing starter went five and 2/3rds innings...
After Zack Wheeler’s home run on Tuesday night, the New York Mets became the first National League team since 1908 to have three different pitchers hit home runs in their first 25 games, per MLB Stats. Wheeler did it all last night going 2-for-3 at the plate with his first career homer, a two-run double, three RBI, and two runs scored. He also pitched seven shut out innings only allowing...
