Mets Daily Prospect Report, 9/7/14: Elimination Day
Catch up on all of yesterday’s minor league action from around the Mets farm system!*All results from games played on Saturday, September 6, 2014Triple-A - Las Vegas 51's (81-63;...
View ArticleMets to add Bobby Abreu, Gonzalez Germen to roster
The duo will join the Mets at Citi Field on Monday.The Mets announced today that they will add Bobby Abreu and Gonzalez Germen to the team's roster when it returns home to face the Colorado Rockies on...
View ArticleFinal Score: Mets 4, Reds 3 — Unearned runs earn series win in Cincy
The Mets scored four unearned runs thanks to Reds errors, then weathered a rough ninth from Jenrry Mejia to take the rubber match in Cincinnati.While you were watching football (it's okay, looked like...
View ArticleMets beat writers talking about beat writing
More interesting than it sounds!Here's a fun little video from SNY featuring a number of Mets beat writers talking about what it's like to be a reporter for the team. It's a tough gig, and these guys...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Hot seat Terry says no Thor for you
Your Monday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsZack Wheeler allowed just one run in six innings, and the Mets scored four unearned runs, two of...
View ArticleThe Mets should pursue Melky Cabrera this offseason
Melky Cabrera becomes a much better option if the Mets' first-round pick is protected and Cabrera rejects a qualifying offer from Toronto.As a 2015 free agent, Melky Cabrera carries a great deal of...
View ArticleHow has the Mets' defense fared in the Sandy Alderson years?
Led by center fielder extraordinaire Juan Lagares, the Mets' defense has improved in several key areas in 2014.It’s no secret that the Mets have one of the game’s best defenders in center field phenom...
View ArticleThe View From Behind the Backstop: Blake Taylor
The centerpiece of the Ike Davis deal has had an uneven campaign since donning a Mets uniform, but is there perhaps a breakout on the horizon for the young southpaw?Blake TaylorLHP, Kingsport Mets...
View ArticleWhat would the 2014 Yankees have looked like with their 2013 free agents?
Would the Yankees be having a better season if they had re-signed some of the players they let go over the offseason?Now that the season is winding down, and the playoffs are slipping further and...
View ArticleHere are 4 potential Asian imports for the 2014-2015 offseason
The Tanaka bidding war certainly made the past offseason more interesting. Here are more Asian ballplayers that could have an impact this upcoming winter.One of the defining stories of the past...
View ArticleSeries Preview: Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets
After a surprisingly fun road trip, the Amazins return home to host the Rockies.What's going on with the Rockies?Not long after they lost Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez for the season, SB Nation's...
View ArticleMets activate Vic Black from disabled list
The relief pitcher is back after fifteen days on the DL.The Mets have activated right-handed reliever Vic Black from the 15-day disabled list. He sustained a herniated disk in his neck on August 24 and...
View ArticleHawkins blows the save in 3-2 loss to the Mets
That game was good for 8 innings, but really bad for oneAfter three hours of hard-fought baseball, it took LaTroy Hawkins about two minutes to throw it all away. The Rockies dragged a 2-1 lead into the...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Who needs football, when you have Flores?
Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets beat the Rockies in walk-off fashion at Citi Field last night, as old friend LaTroy Hawkins gave up two...
View ArticleMets Player Performance Meter: Pitchers, Week 22
A review of the Mets' pitchers over the past week.The Mets' pitching staff had a pretty good week in total from September 1 through 7, but there were a couple of hiccups along the way. And here's the...
View ArticleMets may alter Citi Field's dimensions again
Are the Mets once again thinking about altering Citi Field's dimensions for the second time in three years? According to general manager Sandy Alderson, all possibilities to help improve the club in...
View ArticleMets post best overall minor league record in 2014
The Mets boast the highest winning percentage across their minor league affiliates. Baseball America recently released a ranking of organizations' 2014 minor league records. The Mets' farm system...
View ArticleRed Reposter - Bunting Billy & the AWOL Call-Ups
The same thing we do every Tuesday, Pinky.Bowtie McFunnypants checked in on several teams in his latest roundup, focusing largely on the Braves and Rays and saying astute things like Dan Uggla "was on...
View ArticleMets injury news: David Wright not in lineup, having shoulder examined again
The captain's bad shoulder has been a point of contention all season.David Wright undoubtedly has the most talked-about shoulder in New York City right now, and apparently it's been giving him some...
View ArticleFinal Score: Mets 2, Rockies 0 — It's delightful, it's delicious, it's deGrom
Jacob deGrom made another case for rookie of the year honors with eight scoreless innings against the Colorado Rockies.The Mets did little against Rockies starter Christian Bergman until the bottom of...
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