Final Score: Mets 5, Phillies 3—Mets take three out of four in Philly
The Mets came from behind to take the series from the Phillies and give Jon Niese his first win of the second half.After a frustrating loss yesterday, the Mets came back this afternoon and beat the...
View ArticleMets place Jacob deGrom on disabled list, recall Rafael Montero
The spectacular rookie has been diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis.The Mets have placed Jacob deGrom on the disabled list with rotator cuff tendinitis and recalled Rafael Montero to take his place...
View ArticleMets Trade Rumors: Curtis Granderson, Jon Niese clear waivers, now eligible...
With both veterans going unclaimed, the Mets are able to negotiate a trade with any MLB team if they so wish.It's no secret that the Mets don't view the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline as the end of...
View ArticleMets injury news: Jeremy Hefner has UCL tear and forearm fracture
Hefner, who had been rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, may now require a second major surgery.According to ESPN New York, Jeremy Hefner has been diagnosed with a forearm fracture and a torn UCL that...
View ArticleA New York State of Meh: Mets 5, Phillies 3
Phillies fall to the Mets. Again. The season series stands at 5-11.Today's game marked the last time the Mets will play in Philadelphia this season. The Phillies, being the ever gracious hosts, sent...
View ArticleActor Robin Williams is dead at 63
He was a funny, funny man.Actor, comedian, and all-time-great funnyman Robin Williams is dead at 63. The presumed cause of death is suicide. Williams was known to be dealing with depression for a long...
View ArticleMets vs. Phillies Recap: den Dekker and Recker power Mets to victory
Jon Niese won his first game since returning from the disabled list, and Matt den Dekker and Anthony Recker drove in four runs in the seventh to give the Mets a 5-3 victory in Philly.Coming off a...
View ArticleWire Taps: Nationals vs Mets in Citi Field tonight, Doug Fister vs NY in Queens
The Washington Nationals got a much-needed (for everyone) day off on Monday, but they start a three-game set in Citi Field tonight with Doug Fister on the mound in the series opener with the New York...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Mets take series in Philly, deGrom won't need surgery,...
Your Tuesday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsA Monday matinee went the way of the good guys. Jon Niese went seven strong and the struggling Anthony...
View ArticleShould we be concerned about Dominic Smith's lack of power?
The Mets' first baseman of the future just hit his first home run of the season, but there's good cause to be optimistic.When looking at Dominic Smith’s stats from this season—specifically the fact...
View ArticleA closer look at Travis d'Arnaud's defense, framing, and blocking
While Travis d'Arnaud struggles with controlling the running game and pitch blocking, his pitch framing has been valuable this year.Watching Travis d’Arnaud lately has been quite enjoyable for Mets...
View ArticleThe Mets should shut Jenrry Mejia down because of hernia
Jenrry Mejia's admission he has been pitching with a hernia that will require surgery has once again put the Mets' process of dealing with injuries in the spotlight.The issue isn't that Jenrry Mejia...
View ArticleMets need to think long and hard before trading young hurlers
A surplus of pitching has the Mets in an enviable position to make trades. But should they?The sigh of relief could be heard 90 miles away from Citi Field, all the way down the New Jersey Turnpike in...
View ArticleNationals' Tuesday night lineup: Michael Taylor to make MLB debut in right
Washington Nationals' outfielder Jayson Werth is out of the lineup tonight so Michael Taylor is set to make his major league debut tonight in Flushing, Queens, NY's Citi Field in the series opener with...
View ArticleSeries Preview with Federal Baseball's Patrick Reddington
The Mets are playing three more games against the Nationals, so I tracked down Federal Baseball blogger Patrick Reddington in order to learn more about the division-leading Nats.Patrick is a Nationals...
View ArticleNationals vs Mets: Series Preview Q&A with Amazin' Avenue - 2015 Nats' outfield?
The Washington Nationals and New York Mets are scheduled to start their three-game set in Citi Field at 7:10 PM EDT tonight, weather permitting, so we talked to Amazin' Avenue about the Nats for a...
View ArticleBlue Jays to play 2 games in Montreal in 2015
The Jays will return to Olympic Stadium in 2015 after hosting a successful two-game set there prior to the 2014 season.The Toronto Blue Jays will return to Olympic Stadium in Montreal for two spring...
View ArticleNationals 7-1 over Mets: Michael Taylor 2 for 4 with a HR in MLB debut
The Washington Nationals pounded the New York Mets with 4 HRs in the game, but the biggest of the four was a two-run home run to right by debuting outfielder Michael Taylor. Taylor homered in his first...
View ArticleFinal Score: Nationals 7, Mets 1—Monter-uh-oh
Rafael Montero's return to the big leagues did not go well.Rafael Montero and the Mets were shellacked by the Nationals this evening. Pitching in Jacob deGrom’s vacated slot in the starting rotation,...
View ArticleShould the Mets move David Wright from the third spot in the batting order?
Although his production is down this year, perhaps Wright can help the team more in the leadoff spot.David Wright is having a bad year. The veteran third baseman is on pace to tally the worst...
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