Tag: WHIP

NL Cy Young Update: Can Darvish Hold Off DeGrom?

Mets ace Jacob deGrom is making a strong push for his third straight National League Cy Young Award, but the Cubs Yu Darvish has been lights out and Arizona rookie Zac Gallen has impressed. Let’s take a look at how the race is right now with less than a month left in the season. Jacob deGrom Going for his third straight and recently he’s been untouchable. His 1.69 ERA ranks him...

Andres Gimenez Among Three Players Optioned

The Mets sent RHP Tyler Bashlor, infielder Andres Gimenez and catcher Ali Sanchez down to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. Bashlor, 26, ended his short spring with an 11.57 ERA and a WHIP of 2.571. Last season Bashlor put up a 6.96 ERA in the majors. Gimenez, 21, finished the spring with a slash line of .214/.290/.393. With the depth that the Mets have in their infield, Gimenez’s role with the...

Chris Archer May be a Potential Trade Target for Mets

After all that transpired during the 2019 season and the complete organization overhaul, it’s clear the Pittsburgh Pirates are rebuilding their organization. While the name we have heard floating in trade rumors is Starling Marte, it is very possible the Pirates would be willing to move Chris Archer as well. If that is the case, the Mets should be interested. One of the reasons to pursue...

Final Look At NL Cy Young Numbers

Well, here we are. There are no more regular season games to be played in 2019; the numbers are set in stone. Pitchers can no longer help their case with a strong start, or hurt their chances with a blow-up. What’s done is done, so let’s take a look at the best pitchers in the National League, and how likely they each are to earn the NL Cy Young Award. Jacob deGrom – 11-8, 32...

Morning Briefing: Mets In Line For Important Offseason

Good morning, Mets fans! Today’s a sad day, Mets fans. There will be no more Mets baseball for the next six months. Despite winning in dramatic fashion last night, the Mets’ 2019 campaign has come to a close. Dominic Smith played the hero, smacking a walk-off three-run shot in his first plate apperance off the IL. Even though no October baseball will be played in Queens this year,...

NL Cy Young Update: Jacob DeGrom, Max Scherzer Battling Again

As the regular season draws to a close, it is time to take a close look at the Cy Young Award. While Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole duke it out in the American League, the National League has many serious suitors for the award. There are seven qualifying NL starting pitchers with an ERA under 3.00, three with a FIP under 3.00, seven with more than 200 strikeouts, and seven with a WHIP under...

Mets Promote Anthony Kay, Ryley Gilliam to Triple-A Syracuse

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.Com, the Mets are promoting former first-round pick Anthony Kay to Triple-A Syracuse. Kay, 24, has gone 7-3 with a 1.49 ERA in 12 starts for Binghamton on the season. Kay threw seven no-hit innings on May 20, and hasn’t allowed more than four earned runs in a start this season. Walks have been an issue for Kay this season, as he’s walked at least...

Mets Season Preview Part 1: Rotation Features Three Aces

As the Mets get ready to break camp shortly, the one aspect of this team that brings confidence to the ears of every Met fan is their pitching staff which is talented and ready to tackle the National League East. Jacob deGrom (1.70 ERA, 0.912 WHIP, 9.0 fWAR) is not only coming off a Cy Young season—but one that should be categorized as legendary in the history of baseball. But don’t think for a...

Five Intriguing Non-Tendered Players

As of Friday at 8 P.M., roughly 30 major leaguers became unrestricted free agents, as they were non-tendered by their teams during the arbitration process. This year’s class seems to be one of the strongest ever, with a handful of household names on the market, and some under-the-radar names that are building solid major league careers now up for grab. Which of these now teamless players...

Mets Minors All-Stars: Rotation Features Young Arms

As the 2018 Minor League Seasons comes to an end, the Mets Minors staff made an All-Star team of minor leaguers. This list is strictly based on numbers, age and prospect status did not play a role into our decisions. We want to give recognition to all players that had a good season in the minors. We started with the team with our starting lineup. Justin Dunn, RHP Level: St. Lucie &...

Jacob DeGrom Has Been the Best Pitcher in the National League

On Saturday, Jacob deGrom further improved his Cy Young candidacy by pitching a complete game and allowing no earned runs. It lowered his season ERA to 1.71 and his ERA+ is now 217 (117 percent better than the league average). The common narrative has been Jacob deGrom is only beating Max Scherzer in ERA but in reality, it is more than that. Between the two, deGrom has Max beat in ERA, ERA+,...

Wheeler Likeliest Starter To Go, At Least Six Teams Interested

According to Jon Heyman of FanCred Sports, Zack Wheeler is the one to go if any Mets starter is traded. He reports that half a dozen teams have called the Mets expressing interest in the 28-year-old starter. It had been previously reported that the Yankees have been in contact with the Mets about a possible cross-town swap headlined by Wheeler. Wheeler, 28, is having a bounce-back year after...

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