The Syracuse Mets opened their season against the Rochester Red Wings, The Washington Nationals Triple-A affiliate, sending Joey Lucchesi to the mound to face off against Joan Adon. Lucchesi took the mound, and started with a bang, striking out two of the three hitters he faced in the first inning, including Nationals top prospect James Wood. Lucchesi ran into some trouble in the fourth inning...
Opening Day may not have gone as hoped for the big-league club, but a pair of the Mets’ top farmhands were raring to go and got their seasons off on the right foot for Triple-A Syracuse. Drew Gilbert and Luisangel Acuña, who profile as the No. 2 and No. 3 prospects respectively in the team’s system according to MLB Pipeline, blasted back-to-back solo home runs off of former Met...
Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, Bloomberg released an article stating that PGA Tour signed a $3 billion investment deal with the Strategic Sports Group, which includes the Fenway Sports Group and Mets owner Steve Cohen. The deal will include an initial investment of $1.5 billion and is for a new for-profit entity which values PGA Tour Enterprises at $12 billion. LIV Golf is not initially...
Needing to add some pitching depth at the major league level this past offseason, the New York Mets traded starter Steven Matz to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for a package of Sean Reid-Foley, Yennsy Diaz and Josh Winckowski, which is a move this team has largely benefited from so far. While Winckowski remained with the organization for all of just a few weeks, as he was ultimately sent in...
It was a mixed bag for New York Mets starters on Saturday as David Peterson excelled in the first game of a double-header against the Washington Nationals, while Robert Gsellman struggled mightily in the second. The day started off so well for the Mets who dismantled the Nationals 5-1 in Round 1, thanks in large to another offensive masterclass from Francisco Lindor and an impressive outing on...
After making the full transition to the bullpen in 2018, pitcher Robert Gsellman went on to serve as a quality multi-inning reliever over the next two seasons for the New York Mets, however, his career hit a major bump in the road last season and he’s been working tirelessly to rebound from his disappointing performance in 2021. Coming off back-to-back productive seasons in 2018-2019,...
The New York Mets recalled southpaw Joey Lucchesi Monday afternoon to take the mound as they sought to fill their fifth-starter spot in the rotation. However, Lucchesi’s time on the mound did not last as long as the Mets had hoped and his start paved the way for a 6-5 St. Louis Cardinals victory Monday night. Lucchesi, who last pitched three innings against the Chicago Cubs on April 22,...
New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman was not a happy camper after Sunday’s brief contest with the Miami Marlins that was called due to inclement weather after just three batters. As a result, Stroman’s outing lasted only nine-pitches before the umpires decided to call a delay and bring the tarp out onto the field. While umpires decide whether to stop play because of bad weather, the...
Following one of the most active offseasons in recent years for the New York Mets, Opening Day is almost here. Thankfully, that means meaningful baseball is set to return to Queens shortly as New York attempts to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2016. With spring training wrapping up, these last few remaining games have served as one final test for players still looking to break...
The New York Mets dropped their final spring training night-game to the Nationals, losing 7-3 under the lights in Port St. Lucie. David Peterson had a solid start, but the Mets bullpen struggled and allowed the Nationals to put up five runs in the last two innings of play to give the Nationals the win. Robert Gsellman (0-1, 5.68 ERA) took the loss for the Mets. Pitching: David Peterson made his...
Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, the Mets were outslugged by the St. Louis Cardinals in exhibition play falling by a score of 14-9 (full game recap). Let’s take a look at what else went on with the Amazins’ and MLB yesterday! Latest Mets News David Peterson is set to make his first start of the spring against the Washington Nationals on ESPN this afternoon at 1:10 p.m. EST....
The Mets have added a plethora of talent around the diamond and have bolstered their overall depth this offseason. However, the team will likely continue to add a few more pieces; perhaps another starting pitcher, center fielder, third baseman or relief pitcher. With that in mind, it is reasonable to wonder who will be designated for assignment following the next acquisition. Robert Gsellman,...
