Andres Gimenez’s raw talent has been on display for two weeks, but on Sunday he took that step from nice looking player with a potentially big head to someone who put the Mets on his back and won a game. The rookie infielder’s bat and legs – in addition to …
Read More »Michael Wacha’s shoulder problem leaves another hole in the Mets’ rotation
While the Mets await the potential return of Marcus Stroman from the injured list in the near future, another starting pitcher is on the sidelines. Michael Wacha was placed on the IL with inflammation of right shoulder before Sunday’s game against the Marlins, leaving the Mets with half of the …
Read More »Mets’ Robert Gsellman comes up big in first appearance of season
Robert Gsellman was immediately tested in a situation with a high forklift and came up with a bullpen hero for the Mets on Saturday. In his first appearance since Aug. 11 last season, the referee stiffened the Marlins in the seventh inning – knocking out two of the three fights …
Read More »Rookie David Peterson wins again as Mets power over Marlins
Saturday night brought more of what it becomes commonplace for the beginning pitcher of the Mets’ rookie. Norm, Peterson. Cheers – the wrong kind – filled Citi Field for David Peterson’s home debut, and the left hinger was well worth it. Fifteen outs came quickly, allowing the bullpen to complete …
Read More »The advice given by Mets coach at a distance to trouble with Pete Alonso
Convincing the Mets ‘premier slugger to stop focusing on home points is Chile Davis’ big challenge. The last few days, the Mets’ hit coach would like to believe Pete Alonso got the message. “I think Pete was a little pushy, but I think the last few games that Pete played, …
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