Tag: Rich Hill

Morning Briefing: Jett Williams to Start Rehab Assignment

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets, whose top prospects have battled an injury plagued 2024 season, look to get another one of their top prospects back on the field this season. The club got one of the big returns from the Justin Verlander trade in 2023, Drew Gilbert, back from a hamstring strain recently. Now, they look to see their top infield prospect Jett Williams back on the field to finish...

Morning Briefing: ‘Good Chance’ Reed Garrett Returns Against Seattle

Good morning, Mets fans! While the Mets’ bullpen has hit its stride post All-Star break, one of the lone bright spots in the Mets’ ‘pen during the early part of the season could make his return very soon. Reed Garrett, who posted a 1.04 ERA in his first 26 innings of his 2024 season, was placed on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation on July 10. Garrett had a steep...

Morning Briefing: First Overall Pick Paul Skenes Set to Make Debut

Good morning, Mets fans! The Pittsburgh Pirates officially called up the firsst overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft, Paul Skenes, on Wednesday. The national champion pitcher at LSU has had a meteoric rise through the ranks, from transferring from Air Force to LSU over two years ago to getting the call to the big leagues. Skenes dominated his last year in college and continued that in minor...

Morning Briefing: Braves Give Sean Murphy Six-Year Extension

Good morning, Mets fans! The Atlanta Braves and catcher Sean Murphy, who they acquired in a trade with the Oakland A’s, agreed to a six-year, $73 million contract through the 2028 season. It was yet another longterm extension made by the Braves. In a press release posted on their social media pages, the deal includes a $15 million club option in 2029. Meanwhile in Mets land, it’s...

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...

What Would Your Offseason as the Mets GM Look Like?

We know that changes need to be made. And we know that you’ve thought about it too.  So tell us, what would your offseason as the Mets GM look like? Here’s what we think. Marshall Field This off-season could be cantankerous or calm, busy or docile as the old Collective Bargaining Agreement runs out on December 1. While the owners seem fairly steadfast with the way things are, it is...

Rich Hill Remains Winless With Mets Despite Solid Start

Rich Hill allowed two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out six in five innings during Saturday’s loss to Milwaukee. The 41-year-old left-handed pitcher is 0-4 in 11 starts (12 appearances) in his Mets tenure, although he’s rarely pitched poorly with his new team. He’s allowed four or more runs just once in 12 appearances since he was traded from Tampa Bay in July. Hill...

Rich Hill Strikes Out Seven in Short Sunday Outing

Rich Hill’s outing Sunday was short, as the New York Mets could not afford baserunners against the Philadelphia Phillies. The veteran southpaw pitched 4 2/3 innings, giving up six hits, two earned runs, and one walk with seven strikeouts, bringing his ERA to 3.87 on the season. Hill started his day out with two quick outs in the first inning, including a strikeout of Jean Segura. Following the...

Rich Hill Outdueled In Pitching Matchup Between Longtime MLB Veterans

The New York Mets, fresh off an energized Subway Series victory against the New York Yankees, sent Rich Hill to the mound as they opened a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals. Hill came into the game following two quality starts in September in which he held the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins to eight hits, two walks and one run across 12 innings of work. The Mets were in need...

Series Preview: Mets Host Cardinals For Three Games At Citi Field

  The New York Mets (72-72, third place in the National League’s eastern division) continue their second-to-last home stand of the season, hosting manager Mike Shildt’s St. Louis Cardinals (73-69, third place in the National League’s central division) for three night games at Citi Field. For the Mets, coming off an emotional series victory over the New York Yankees,...

Rich Hill Turns in Best Mets Outing in Win Over Nationals

Rich Hill threw what many are calling one of the best outings of his tenure with the Mets on Friday night against the Nationals. The left-handed pitcher from Boston threw six scoreless innings as the Mets went on to defeat Washington 6-2. Hill gave up just three hits, two walks, and struck out four. The only jam he got into was in the fifth, when Luis Garcia hit a two-out double to put runners...

Series Preview: Mets Host Marlins In A Four Game Series

The New York Mets (63-67, third place in National League’s eastern division) will host manager Don Mattingly’s Miami Marlins (55-76, fifth place in the National League’s eastern division) in a four-game series at Citi Field beginning Tuesday afternoon with the resumption of a suspended game. The Mets took two of three games against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field in...

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