6.15 RECAP: Matt Adams goes streaking, makes dad proud on Father's Day
Isn't it great Matt Adams decided to hit home runs again?How's it look?Nationals lineup:Nationals2014 statsLast 5 years vs. starterAVGHRRBISBABAVGHRRBISpan, D, CF.26211493.33300Rendon, A,...
View ArticleProspect Notes: Dylan Bundy; Rafael Montero; Anderson Placido
Some prospect notes for a Monday morning:Dylan Bundy, RHP:Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Dylan Bundy returned to the mound yesterday in his first regular season start since completing his...
View Article2014 Mets Draft Scouting Reports: Rounds 36-40
The Mets finished up their draft by selecting five more prep players: two shortstops, a center fielder, and two righties. Signings are unlikely across the board, save perhaps 39th-round Puerto Rican...
View ArticleSeries Preview: Cardinals vs Mets June 16-18
The Cardinals host the Mets for a trio of games at Busch. Both teams are probably a little better than you think. So is Carlos Martinez.The ScheduleCarlos Martinez (!!!) and Jacob DeGrom start tonight...
View ArticleMets Player Performance Meter: Pitchers, Week 11
A review of the Mets' pitchers over the last seven days.Over the last seven days, the Mets’ pitching got good results. Its 2.79 ERA ranked ninth in baseball for the week, though its 3.83 FIP ranked...
View ArticleNew York Mets Prospect Hot Sheet: June
Catch up on all of the hottest performances from around the Mets farm system.Time for another temperature check on the hottest performers in the Mets farm system!Most of the focus lately has been on...
View ArticleMiami Marlins promote top pitching prospect Andrew Heaney
In the midst of several roster moves Monday, the Miami Marlins promoted top pitching prospect Andrew Heaney. Heaney had success in Triple-A, and will join a Marlins rotation without Jose...
View ArticleSeries Preview: New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals
The Mets head to St. Louis to kickoff a week-long road trip.What's going on with the Cardinals?When the Mets last faced the Cardinals in late April, the reigning National League champs hadn't yet begun...
View ArticleMarlins promote top prospect Andrew Heaney; DFA Wolf, Slowey
One of the minor's top pitching prospects has received his long awaited first major league call up. The Miami Marlins have announced the call up of top prospect Andrew Heaney, who will make his major...
View ArticleHall of Famer Tony Gwynn dies of cancer
Gwynn was one of the best hitters of all time.Career San Diego Padre and Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn died earlier today at the age of just 54 after a long battle with cancer.Gwynn's career began back in...
View ArticleFinal Score: Cardinals 6, Mets 2—Without a starting pitcher, Cardinals win...
Jacob deGrom had a rough start, and the Mets' lineup was the Mets' lineup in a series-opening loss.The Mets lost to the Cardinals this evening, as Jacob deGrom struggled and the team’s offense wasn’t...
View ArticleMets vs. Cardinals Recap: deGrom struggles, Mets offense really struggles in...
The Mets opened a three-game series in St. Louis with a fairly uninspiring loss.Coming into Monday night’s series opener, Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez had made just one major league start, though...
View ArticleCardinals vs Mets Recap: Martinez starts, Greenwood premieres, and Cards win 6-2
Tsunami and the Cardinals record a nice and largely stress-free win in the first of a three-game set.At long last, Carlos Martinez made his starting debut, and the Cardinals hitters belted out a dozen...
View ArticleMets Daily Farm Report, June 17, 2014: Syndergaard returns, Nimmo finds his...
Catch up on all of yesterday’s minor league action from around the Mets farm system!*All results from games played on Monday, June 16th, 2014Triple-A - Las Vegas 51's...
View ArticleMets Morning News: deGrom sets precedent, but is battered by Cards
Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsJacob deGrom struggled in four-and-one-third innings against the Cardinals on Monday night,...
View ArticleThe Miami Marlins' young guns look dangerous
Miami is a lot better than expected this season, and it's their young players that are doing the job.Like any season, 2014 has its share of surprise players and teams. We are only in mid-June so there...
View ArticleProspect Note: Nick Greenwood, LHP, St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals rookie southpaw Nick Greenwood made his big league debut yesterday and it was a good one: 3.1 innings of relief against the New York Mets, allowing two hits, one walk, one run, and...
View ArticleAmazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 73: The Mets 2014 draft review
WARNING: Eddie Kunz talk ahoy!Run Time: 1:10:49In the "Ya gotta believe in the Mets draft since they aren't picking college relievers anymore" edition, Jeffrey and Alex take a look at the Mets 2014...
View ArticleJacob DeGrom and pitchers that are raking
Some pitchers help themselves at the plate. Others, not so much. Most pitchers are atrociously bad hitters. The major league average batting line for pitchers is .129/.156/.161, with a 36.8 percent...
View ArticleFinal Score: Cardinals 5, Mets 2 — Murph's muffs merk Mets
A deadly series of two-out RBIs from the Cardinals—two coming after costly Daniel Murphy miscues—doomed the Mets and their punchless offense as they drop the second game in St. Louis.The Cards jumped...
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