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Steven Matz Exits With Injury
New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz left his start against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night with what is being reported as an apparent finger issue. Matz was off to a strong start in this one, allowing just a single hit in three innings before his forced departure. He walked two and struck out […]
John Smith 6 years agoNoah Syndergaard Placed On Disabled List
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (finger) was placed on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to May 26. Syndergaard is dealing with a strained ligament in his right index finger. Thor underwent some testing after complaining of soreness, and evidently this is the result. As of now, we do not have a timetable as […]
John Smith 6 years agoJason Vargas Could Start For Mets Wednesday
With New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard now on the disabled list, somebody has to take up his next scheduled start on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, that someone could be Jason Vargas on short rest. As has been well-documented, Vargas has been terrible on […]
John Smith 6 years agoTroy Tulowitzki Begins Running Program
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowtizki has been out all season long due to surgery on both heels to remove bone spurs, but he is slowly making his way back. On Monday, Tulo started a running program both on the anti-gravity machine and on the ground. It doesn’t sound like he’s all that close to […]
John Smith 6 years agoJosh Donaldson Doesn’t Believe Calf Injury Is Serious
In a sigh of relief for fantasy owners and Toronto Blue Jays fans alike, the calf tightness third baseman Josh Donaldson suffered on Monday is not believed to be serious, according to him. He seemed to suffer the injury running the bases after a Justin Smoak double. It’s unclear at this point if Donaldson is […]
John Smith 6 years agoTeoscar Hernandez May Be Waking Up
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was filling up the stat sheet when he was called up in early April, only to struggle mightily thereafter while enduring severe contact-rate issues. Lately, though, he’s shown some improvement despite not setting the world on fire again. In an 8-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday, […]
John Smith 6 years agoFour-Game Hit Streak For Devon Travis
Given how bad he previously was at both the major and minor league levels in 2018, nothing was expected out of Toronto Blue Jays infielder Devon Travis upon being recalled on May 22. He may have started off slow, but Travis is actually picking things up now. In an 8-3 loss to the Boston Red […]
John Smith 6 years agoAaron Sanchez Destroyed By Red Sox On Memorial Day
On May 23 against the Los Angeles Angels, Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez was fantastic, as he did not allow any runs across five innings pitched. The only thing his outing on Monday against the Boston Red Sox had in common with his last start was the five innings pitched. This time around, […]
John Smith 6 years agoThree Hits For Kevin Plawecki In Return
New York Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki finally made his return from a hand injury on Monday against the Atlanta Braves, and what a return it was. In his first game since April 11, Plawecki finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored, an RBI and a walk. It's exactly what you wanted to see from Plawecki, but […]
John Smith 6 years agoBrandon Nimmo Quietly Producing Nicely
The New York Mets were happy to give outfielder Brandon Nimmo a chance to play every day with injuries in their outfield, and he is certainly rewarding them immensely for it. In the nightcap of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, Nimmo finished 1-for-5 with a home run in the 8-5 victory. It […]
John Smith 6 years agoP.J. Conlon Struggles In Spot Start In Atlanta
With a doubleheader on deck on Monday, the New York Mets turned to minor league starting pitcher P.J. Conlon for a spot start against the Atlanta Braves. Conlon made one start for the Mets previously this season, which was OK at best, but this one was far from good. Across only two innings pitched, Conlon […]
John Smith 6 years agoSeth Lugo Blows It For Mets In Atlanta
New York Mets reliever Seth Lugo has been great out of the bullpen in 2018, but on Monday against the Atlanta Braves he simply did not have it. Lugo was entrusted to throw the final two innings for the Amazins and blew a lead in each of those innings. After allowing a run to tie […]
John Smith 6 years agoDevin Mesoraco Continues To Hit In The Clutch
It seems like everyone is waiting for New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco to stop hitting, but thus far he is refusing to comply. In a 4-3 loss in the first game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, Mesoraco finished 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored, two RBI and a […]
John Smith 6 years agoJacob deGrom Masterful, But Once Again Doesn’t Win
Once again, New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom pitched an absolute gem. Once again, the bullpen blew his shot at a victory. In the first game of a doubleheader on Monday in Atlanta against the Braves, deGrom allowed one earned run in seven innings pitched, surrendering five hits and three walks while striking out […]
John Smith 6 years agoKevin Plawecki Continues Successful Rehab Assignment
New York Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki made his first rehab assignment start on Wednesday, smashing a two-run home run to get both Mets fans and fantasy owners excited. He may not have crushed a longball for his encore on Thursday, but he did finish 1-for-3 while catching seven innings with Triple-A Las Vegas. Plawecki has […]
John Smith 7 years agoDeck McGuire Optioned To Triple-A
The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned reliever Deck McGuire to Triple-A Buffalo. A corresponding move was not yet announced. This move is for the best as McGuire has been terrible in the Major Leagues this season, and that’s putting it nicely. Across 8 1/3 innings pitched, he owns an atrocious 6.48 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, and […]
John Smith 7 years agoDevin Mesoraco Continues To Produce For Mets
New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco was essentially (and reasonably) left for dead at the start of 2018, placing second on the Cincinnati Reds depth chart at backstop. Since getting traded to the Amazins, however, Mesoraco has been a new man. He continues to give the Mets more production at catcher than they’ve had in […]
John Smith 7 years agoHuge Night For Brandon Nimmo Against Brewers
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been quietly productive since essentially moving into an everyday role, but he had a loud night at the plate against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Nimmo finished 4-for-4 with a triple, two doubles, two runs scored, and a walk. The big effort brings his slash line for the […]
John Smith 7 years agoSteven Matz Comes Through For Mets In Milwaukee
New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz wasn’t an advisable fantasy play on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers, but he came through for both his team and fantasy owners in a 5-0 victory. Matz pitched up the win by throwing a scoreless six innings, allowing four hits and three walks with three strikeouts. The outing […]
John Smith 7 years agoRoberto Osuna May Receive “Significant Ban”
Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberoto Osuna may be facing a “significant ban” as the assault allegations against him are of a “physical nature”, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Osuna’s administrative leave was extended this week through May 28, and you can bet it’s only going to be extended further with the initial hearing […]
John Smith 7 years agoYangervis Solarte’s Hit Streak Up To Six Games
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Dwight Smith may have been the only source of run production for the team on Thursday, but that doesn’t mean infielder Yangervis Solarte wasn’t without some sort of contribution. In a rough 8-1 loss, Solarte finished 1-for-4 with a double, his 10th two-bagger on the season. He’s now on a six-game […]
John Smith 7 years agoKevin Pillar Hitless Again In Loss To Angels
We all knew regression for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar was coming, and over the last week it’s safe to say the day of reckoning has arrived. In an 8-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, Pillar finished 0-for-2 with a walk. The effort marks the sixth straight game Pillar has gone […]
John Smith 7 years agoDwight Smith The Lone Bright Spot For Toronto
The Toronto Blue Jays were blown out by the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday 8-1, and that one run came off the bat of outfielder Dwight Smith. He took Angels starting pitcher Nick Tropeano deep in the sixth inning for his first home fun of the season and the only offensive production for the Blue […]
John Smith 7 years agoMarco Estrada Gets Lit Up By Angels
Earlier on Thursday, we warned you that Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada was not a good fantasy play against the Los Angeles Angels. We hope you listened. Estrada was lit up by the Angels, allowing four earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one across 4 1/3 innings pitched. […]
John Smith 7 years agoSteven Matz Hoping For Better Results In Milwaukee
After two consecutive successful outings, which is a rarity for him, New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz ran into an obstacle on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In a no-decision, Matz allowed four earned runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two across four innings pitched. The rough outing raised his […]
John Smith 7 years agoDon’t Expect Marco Estrada To Duplicate Success Against Angels
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada had a good outing last week against the Oakland Athletics, allowing three earned runs on seven hits and zero walks with six strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings pitched. While he’d certainly like to replicate that against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, that will be a tough task. […]
John Smith 7 years agoJustin Smoak Getting A Day Of Rest Thursday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak is not in the lineup on Thursday against starting picker Nick Tropeano and the Los Angeles Angels. Kendrys Morales will get the start at first base in his place. It sounds like a normal day of rest for Smoak, who has had a very underwhelming 2018, and could […]
John Smith 7 years agoRandal Grichuk Rebounds In Second Rehab Game
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk didn’t have a great first rehab game on Tuesday, finishing 0-for-2 with two strikeouts. On Wednesday, he rebounded nicely in his second effort by crushing a two-run bomb and playing six innings in right field. That’s more of what we’ll need to see from Grichuk before starting to think […]
John Smith 7 years agoKevin Plawecki Homers In Rehab Debut
New York Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki made his rehab assignment debut on Wednesday for Triple-A Las Vegas, and suffice to say, it was a good one. Plawecki played five innings at the backstop position, and hit a home run. You can’t ask for much more than that. Plawecki will need a few more days before […]
John Smith 7 years agoDevon Travis Goes Deep In Loss
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis has been all kinds of terrible across multiple levels in 2018, but at least for one night, he showed a glimpse of the talent he’s demonstrated previously. In a 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, Travis finished 1-for-3 with a home run. It was his second home […]
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