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Josh Donaldson To Rejoin Blue Jays On Friday
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) has left the team’s facility in Dunedin, Florida, and is traveling up to Toronto to rejoin the big club. That certainly makes it sound as though Donaldson will be activated from the disabled list for the Blue Jays weekend series with the Washington Nationals, but as of now,... Read More
Wilmer Flores Return Is “Imminent”
According to New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway, the return of injured infielder Wilmer Flores (back) is “imminent.” Flores has been out since May 27 due to back soreness, and he began a rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie this past Tuesday. Flores isn’t going to be a savior for the Mets offense, but he’ll certainly... Read More
Devin Mesoraco Has Gone Ice Cold
When catcher Devin Mesoraco was acquired by the New York Mets in exchange for pitcher Matt Harvey in early-May, it seemed as though the change of scenery did the 29-year-old a world of good. Mesoraco went deep in three of his first seven games as a Met, showing signs of the awesome player he was... Read More
Michael Conforto Hits Second June Home Run
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto had himself a nice night at the dish on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, finishing 1-for-4 with a home run and a walk. The dinger was Conforto’s eighth of the season and only his second in the month of June. The outing marks the second in a row Conforto... Read More
Brandon Nimmo’s Breakout Continues Against Snakes
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo hasn’t been quite as hot as he was just a few weeks ago, but he’s still producing nonetheless. In a 6-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, Nimmo finished 1-for-4 with a home run. The long ball was his ninth of the season. On the year, he now... Read More
Jason Vargas Can’t Get It Done In Arizona
While we aren’t sure if anyone truly expected anything different out of New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas, we’re here to tell you that he once again did not pitch very well. In a 6-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, Vargas allowed three runs over five innings pitched on five hits and... Read More
Jeff McNeil And His 1.038 OPS Promoted To Triple-A
New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso wasn’t the only Mets prospect promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, as second baseman Jeff McNeil also received the call to the desert. Injuries cost McNeil a big chunk of time over the last couple of years, but the 26-year-old has broken out in a big way... Read More
Peter Alonso Promoted To Triple-A Las Vegas
The New York Mets may not be calling up prospect first baseman Peter Alonso to the major leagues anytime soon, but they’re at least going to give him his chance in Triple-A. The team promoted the defensively-challenged slugger to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, a mere few days after first baseman prospect Dominic Smith was... Read More
Jason Vargas Now Starting On Thursday
New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas will get the nod on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He gets the start in place of Steven Matz, who is being pushed back to Saturday due to a blister on his left middle finger. Vargas was originally supposed to be skipped this turn through the rotation, but... Read More
Steven Matz Pushed To Saturday Due To Blister
New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz has been dealing with a blister on his left middle finger. As such, instead of starting on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks as originally scheduled, he’ll now take the hill on Saturday. Jason Vargas, who was supposed to be skipped this turn through the rotation, will take Matz’s... Read More
Mets Claim Chris Beck Off Waivers From White Sox
The New York Mets have claimed right-handed pitcher Chris Beck off waivers from the Chicago White Sox, the team announced. Beck will join the Mets on the next stage of their road trip in Arizona on Thursday, but a corresponding move has not yet been announced. The 27-year-old hasn’t been that bad with a 4.18... Read More
Ryan Tepera Allows Walk-Off Single
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Ryan Tepera may be the team’s closer with Roberto Osuna looking at an extended absence, but that doesn’t mean he’s been very good. Tepera had actually improved after his initial shakiness, pitching three consecutive scoreless outings over the last 10 days, but things didn’t go well for him on Wednesday against... Read More
Randal Grichuk’s Hit Streak Over At Six
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk has been on a tear since coming back from the disabled list in early June, but at least temporarily that tear has come to an end. In a 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Grichuk saw his six-game hitting streak snapped. In those six games, Grichuk... Read More
Three Hits For Curtis Granderson On Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson has been waking up as of late, and his recent surge continued in a 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Granderson finished 3-for-4 without any other statistics of note, but three hits are three hits. He’s now on a five-game hitting streak that has seen him... Read More
J.A. Happ Effective But Inefficient Against Rays
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ had an advantageous matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, and while he pitched well, it wasn’t 100 percent the outing fantasy owners hoped for. Happ did throw five scoreless innings in a no-decision, allowing one hit, but only struck out four compared to three free passes.... Read More
Jay Bruce Dealing With Sore Back, Will Sit On Thursday
New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce woke up on Wednesday with a sore back and will likely sit out Thursday’s series opener in Arizona against the Diamondbacks. Of course, that doesn’t explain why he played on Wednesday afternoon against the Atlanta Braves with a sore back instead of simply sitting that one out. Bruce finished... Read More
Wilmer Flores Doubles In First Rehab Game
New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores (back) has almost been a forgotten man with all the injuries the team has suffered, but he should be back with the Amazins in a matter of days. Out since May 27 due to back soreness, Flores began his rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Tuesday. He finished 1-for-3... Read More
Amed Rosario's Struggles Continue In Atlanta
New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario got off to a terrible start in 2018, then seemed to turn things around, but he has once again fallen into a tailspin. His struggles continued against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, finishing 0-for-3. Rosario has now only picked up one hit in his last seven games, going 1-for-21... Read More
Michael Conforto Picks Up First Hit In Seven Games
The struggles of New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto have been well-documented, especially in recent days with reports emerging the team could send him to the minor leagues to help him get right. While that still seems like a good idea, Conforto finally did something of note on Wednesday in a 2-0 loss to the... Read More
Jacob deGrom Takes Loss Despite Stellar Outing
A common theme for New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom this season has been to pitch very well, leave with the lead, then have his bullpen blow it for him. On Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, that wasn’t the case as deGrom, despite still pitching great, did all the work himself in taking the... Read More
Noah Syndergaard’s Strained Finger Now Confirmed
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard looked for a second opinion after his finger was not healing as expected, but a second doctor has confirmed what we already knew. Thor has a strained ligament in his right index finger. Once again, Syndergaard will rest for a few days before starting to throw. If you... Read More
Josh Donaldson Remains Out On Wednesday
The will he or won’t he question regarding Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) has been answered on Wednesday. He’s not in the lineup for the team’s matinee against the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager John Gibbons said there was a chance Donaldson could be activated for Wednesday’s game, but apparently he still hasn’t done... Read More
Asdrubal Cabrera Sitting For Wednesday's Matinee
New York Mets second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera is sitting out the Amazins Wednesday matinee against the Atlanta Braves. Cabrera seemed to have injured his hamstring running to first base on Sunday night against the New York Yankees, but evidently the off day on Monday was enough rest as he played against the Braves on Tuesday.... Read More
Justin Smoak Hitless In Last Five Games
Another night, another underwhelming result for Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak. In a 4-1 loss, Smoak finished 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout. Smoak is now hitless in his last five games, a span that has seen him go 0-for-16 in total. For the season, he’s now slashing a meager .234/.371/.425 (.796... Read More
Three-Game Hitting Streak For Devon Travis
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis may not be lighting the baseball world on fire, but he is doing just enough to keep his name in the mix as a player to keep an eye on. In a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, Travis finished 1-for-3 with the team’s lone... Read More
Jaime Garcia Can’t Get Job Done In Tampa Bay
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jaime Garcia wasn’t a recommended play against the below-average Tampa Bay Rays offense on Tuesday, and the results show you exactly why. In a 4-1 loss, Garcia allowed four earned runs on four hits and four walks across five innings pitched, striking out four as well. It was another poor... Read More
Zack Wheeler Fails To Replicate Success In Atlanta
New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler has been pitching much better as of late, but in a difficult matchup against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday he ran into some trouble. Wheeler allowed six earned runs across 5 2/3 innings pitched, allowing eight hits and four walks while striking out two in the 8-2 loss.... Read More
Jay Bruce Hits First Double Since May 30
2018 has been quite the trying season for New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce, as evidenced by the headline of this post. After signing a new three-year contract with the Mets this past offseason, Bruce has largely struggled in year one of the contract – possibly due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot and/or... Read More
Dominic Smith Picks Up Single In First Game Back
The Dominic Smith era has officially begun for the New York Mets, although it probably wasn’t the result everyone was looking for in game one after being handed the reigns at first base. It wasn’t a bad effort, just an underwhelming one with Smith finishing 1-for-3 with two strikeouts. On a night where nobody on... Read More
Noah Syndergaard To Get Second Opinion On Finger
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard has been on the disabled list due to a strained ligament in his right index finger. He’s now slated to get a second opinion on the injury. Originally set to return against the New York Yankees on Sunday night after missing three starts, Syndergaard’s finger swelled up after... Read More
