Mets send Socolovich, Mazzoni, Clark to minor league camp
The Mets' major league spring training roster continues to slim down.After this morning's round of major league spring training cuts, the Mets sent three more players to minor league camp:starting...
View ArticleMets Rumors: Diamondbacks scouts visited Mets' complex
The Mets need an upgrade at short, and the Diamondbacks have two shortstops.As the Mets' search for an upgrade at shortstop continues, the Arizona Diamondbacks sent a contingent of scouts to Port St....
View ArticleDaily Farm Report: 3/19/2014
Tuesday was made up of intrasquad games after the contests against the Mets got rained out.Intersquad scrimmages are the lifeblood of most non-professional baseball teams. Unless you have a team of...
View ArticleMets Morning News: How now, Brown cow? How now, Brown cow?
Your Wednesday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets made a number of demotions today, most notably sendingNoah Syndergaard and Rafael...
View ArticlePut It In The Book: An interview with Howie Rose, Part 1
The Mets' radio voice discusses Santana's no-hitter, Gary Cohen, and the difference between TV and radio broadcasting.At the end of last season I traveled out to Citi Field to interview Howie Rose. We...
View ArticleMatt Harvey, Mets not on the same page when it comes to rehab
An Andy Martino report sheds light on a slight conflict between the team and its star player.It doesn't sound like the biggest conflict in the world, and it most likely isn't, but it appears that Matt...
View ArticleNL East Preview: Miami Marlins
Once again, youth will be served by the Miami Marlins in 2014, but how well with youth serve them?Trades Miami sent 1B/Twitter presence Logan Morrison to the Mariners for RHP Carter Capps, and shipped...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Shortstops on the brain
Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets had their lone off-day of the spring on Wednesday. When they get back on the field today against the...
View ArticlePut It In The Book: An interview with Howie Rose, Part 2
The Mets' radio voice talks about when he knew he wanted to be a broadcaster, balancing his job with his Mets fandom, and his most famous call ever.At the end of last season I travelled out to Citi...
View ArticleSpring Training Open Thread 3/20: Braves at Mets
Ervin Santana makes his anticipated spring debut today against the Mets at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, starting at 1:10 p.m. ET. Zack Wheeler will start for the Mets.BRAVES STARTING LINEUPJason...
View ArticleOpen Thread: Mets vs. Braves, 3/20/14
Zack Wheeler and brand-new Brave Ervin Santana are the scheduled starters when the Mets take on Atlanta at 1:10pm on SNY, MLB Network, and MLB.TV.LineupNEW YORK METSATLANTA BRAVESEric Young - 2BJason...
View Article2014 New York Mets Preview
Talking Chop takes a look at the Braves' divisional rivals for 2014. After previewing the Marlins, it's time to meet the Mets.It’s been a tough near-decade for the New York Mets. The dark days began at...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 3/21/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees 3, Red Sox 2: David Phelps stymies Red Sox over six inningsSpring Training Game Twenty Three: Yankees at Red SoxIs it time to designate Preston Claiborne for...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Lagares is amazing with the glove, Gee gets Opening Day love
Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets defeated the Braves in Port St. Lucie yesterday by the score of 7-6. Anthony Recker hit a walk-off home...
View ArticleNL East Preview: Washington Nationals
The Nationals hope 2013 was a speed bump on their road to championship. Was it?TradesThe Nationals' big splash of the winter came on December 2, when they pulled off what is widely regarded as the...
View ArticleSolving the riddle of Citi Field
Sandy Alderson has said he wants to figure out why the Mets have performed so poorly at home during his tenure. There's evidence to suggest he might already have an idea.At the end of last season,...
View ArticleThe curious hitting of Didi Gregorius
Didi Gregorius struggled against left-handed pitchers last year, but not in the way you would expect.As trade rumors swirl around Diamondbacks shortstop Didi Gregorius, fans of potential landing spots,...
View ArticleOpen Thread: Mets vs. Twins, 3/21/14
The Mets take on the Twins as possible Opening Day starter Dillon Gee opposes newly minted Minnesotan Ricky Nolasco.LineupNEW YORK METSTWINSJuan Lagares - CF Brian Dozier - 2BRuben Tejada - SS Jason...
View ArticleMiami Marlins' picthing depth receives praise from scouts
The Miami Marlins' starting pitching depth and young bullpen arms have intrigued several major league veteran scouts, according to the Miami Herald. Several reports have claimed that Miami's arms are...
View ArticleAround the PCL: Spring Training Edition
New slogans, jokes, Darth Vader, stadium news and a sentimental article about one man's 36-year journey to the big leagues. What's not to love about the minor leagues?Even though MiLB rosters haven't...
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