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Zack Wheeler Looks To Continue Velocity Uptick On Wednesday
The results may not be there in New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler’s overall statistics, but things are looking up for the 28-year-old. Wheeler’s velocity has been on the upswing over his last few starts, averaging upwards of 97 mph on his fastball in his last outing and topping out at over 100. In... Read More
Noah Syndergaard To Return On Sunday
The strained ligament in New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard’s right index finger was never expected to keep him out long, and it seems as though for once the Mets actually got an injury timeline right. Syndergaard has been out since May 25 due to the injury, but it sounds as though he’ll return... Read More
Yoenis Cespedes May Not Need Rehab Games
For fantasy owners awaiting the return of New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip), your wait may be a bit shorter than expected. According to Mets manager Mickey Callaway, Cespedes may not need any rehab games prior to his return to Queens. Cespedes, who has been on the disabled list since May 14 due to a... Read More
Jay Bruce Picks Up Two Hits In Loss
We’ve seen a few small things here and there from New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce to give us hope he was snapping out of his season-long funk, and Tuesday’s effort against the Baltimore Orioles was the latest demonstration. In a 2-1 loss, Bruce finished 2-for-3 with a run scored and a walk. It was... Read More
Todd Frazier Hitless In Queens Comeback
New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier made his return to the lineup on Tuesday, and unlike reliever Anthony Swarzak, this comeback wasn’t as successful. In a 2-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, Frazier put up a goose egg by finishing 0-for-4. It's not the end of the world for a guy who missed over... Read More
Anthony Swarzak Makes Successful Return
The New York Mets could certainly use bullpen help, as always, and on Tuesday they got some as reliever Anthony Swarzak returned after a lengthy absence. Swarzak missed a little over two months with an oblique injury, pitching in only two games prior after he signed a two-year contract with the Mets this past winter.... Read More
Jason Vargas Pitches Decent Against Orioles
In a result that can only be described as a minor miracle, New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas made it two decent outings in a row when he pitched against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. He may have taken the loss in a 2-1 defeat, but Vargas allowed only two earned runs across five... Read More
Russell Martin’s Hit Streak Over At Four
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin has been a notoriously slow starter over the last few years, and this season it seems to have been even worse. It looked as though he may be coming out of it as of late, but those hopes were temporarily derailed in a 7-2 loss to the New York... Read More
Three-Game Hit Streak For Yangervis Solarte
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Yangervis Solarte slowed down a bit after tearing the cover off the ball for a while, but perhaps he’s working his way back into a hot streak. Solarte may have only finished 1-for-4 in a 7-2 loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday, but his lone hit (a single) puts... Read More
Justin Smoak Fails To Replicate Sunday’s Effort
Fantasy owners have been underwhelmed, to say the least, with Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak. After a breakout 2017, Smoak’s power has been sapped in 2018, leading many to believe his previous campaign was a fluke. Smoak came through with a huge effort in his last game on Sunday when he finished 3-for-5... Read More
Kevin Pillar Hits First Homer Since April 29
It’s been a long, miserable stretch for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar after yet another scorching start, but hopefully his effort on Tuesday against the New York Yankees will be something to build off of moving forward. In a 7-2 loss, Pillar finished 1-for-3 with a home run. It was his fifth homer of... Read More
Teoscar Hernandez Goes Deep For Second Time In Four Games
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has slowed down considerably after his hot start due to severe contact-rate issues, but once again he is teasing us over the last few days. Hernandez finished 1-for-4 with a home run against the New York Yankees on Tuesday. The long ball was his ninth of the season and... Read More
Marco Estrada Defies Odds, Pitches Well Against Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada was not an advisable option for any sane fantasy owner on Tuesday against the New York Yankees, but somehow he came through with a great game. Estrada allowed only one earned run on six hits across six innings pitched. He didn’t issue any walks and struck out six... Read More
Todd Frazier Back In The Lineup
This news isn’t surprising considering the New York Mets wouldn’t have activated him from the disabled list if he weren’t ready, but it’s of course worth noting that third baseman Todd Frazier is back in the lineup against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday for the series opener. Frazier was activated off the disabled list earlier... Read More
Randal Grichuk In Lineup For Fourth Straight Game
The Toronto Blue Jays outfield may be a crowded one, but the team is certainly making an effort to have Randal Grichuk in the lineup every day. Since returning from the disabled list on June 1, Grichuk has been in the lineup every day, including on Tuesday against the New York Yankees. In three of... Read More
Jose Reyes Safe On Mets Roster Despite Struggles
With the New York Mets activating both reliever Anthony Swarzak and third baseman Todd Frazier on Tuesday, a common thought had been the end was near for infielder Jose Reyes. However, that was not to be, as the team designated reliever Buddy Baumann for assignment and demoted reliever Gerson Bautista. It’s a curious decision by the... Read More
Mets Designate Buddy Baumann For Assignment
In the wake of activating third baseman Todd Frazier from the disabled list, the New York Mets have designated reliever Buddy Baumann for assignment. Baumann, in his third year in the Major Leagues, did not impress whatsoever in his short tenure in Queens. He pitched to a 9.78 ERA in three innings pitched, and in... Read More
Mets Send Gerson Bautista To Triple-A
In a corresponding move with the activation of reliever Anthony Swarzak, the New York Mets have optioned reliever Gerson Bautista to Triple-A Las Vegas. Making his Major League debut this season, Bautista certainly did not endear himself to the organizations in his short stint. Across 4 1/3 innings pitched, the right-hander allowed six earned runs... Read More
Toronto Has Discussed Promoting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Soon
The Toronto Blue Jays have discussed promoting third base prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the Triple-A level at some point within the next month. There’s no evidence this would strictly depend on the health of the incumbent at the hot corner and free-agent-to-be Josh Donaldson, but one would think the concepts are closely related. Guerrero continues to mash... Read More
Mets Officially Activate Todd Frazier, Anthony Swarzak
We told you earlier that the New York Mets were expected to activate third baseman Todd Frazier (hamstring) and reliever Anthony Swarzak (oblique) on Tuesday, and now it’s official. Both will be active and available for Tuesday night’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. Frazier has been out for roughly a month due to a left hamstring... Read More
Todd Frazier Expected To Be Activated Tuesday
For both fantasy owners and the New York Mets, some reinforcements are on the way. Third baseman Todd Frazier (hamstring) is expected to be activated prior to Tuesday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Frazier has been out since early May with a strained left hamstring and has looked good in his short rehab stint thus... Read More
Brandon Nimmo’s Last 13 Games Have Been Ridiculous
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, by now you know that New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been tearing baseballs apart whenever he’s had the chance in 2018. What you might not realize, though, is just how good he’s been over the previous two weeks. Across his last 13 games played, Nimmo is... Read More
Keep Marco Estrada On Your Bench On Tuesday
Keeping Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada on your bench is solid advice that has applied for nearly every one of his starts in 2018, but you’ll want to double check to make sure he’s riding the fantasy pine once again on Tuesday. Estrada and the Blue Jays take on the New York Yankees,... Read More
Jason Vargas Looks For Second Straight Solid Outing
New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas has had an absolutely miserable season, but he has as good a chance as any to actually make it two solid starts in a row when he takes on the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Vargas is coming off only his second non-disastrous outing in six starts this year,... Read More
Roberto Osuna’s Leave Extended Through June 11
Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna’s administrative leave has been extended by Major League Baseball through June 11. This is just a formality at this point. Osuna’s leave is going to continually be extended unless and/or until MLB hands down a formal suspension for his assault charge. Osuna’s first court date is on June 18,... Read More
Steve Pearce Not Making Progress With Oblique
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Steve Pearce has been out for roughly a month due to a strained oblique, and it sounds as though he’ll be missing awhile more. Apparently, Pearce has barely shown any improvement, and as such, he’s still some time away from even beginning baseball activities. Pearce was productive prior to the injury,... Read More
Troy Tulowitzki Has Started Jogging
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has started jogging, which is the next step in the rehab process as he works his way back from surgery to remove bone spurs from both of his heels. This is certainly progress for the often-injured 33-year-old, but we wouldn’t get too excited just yet. He likely still has... Read More
Marcus Stroman To Throw Another Bullpen Session Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has been on the shelf due to right shoulder fatigue, but he is gradually getting better and worked his way up to a bullpen session earlier this week. That seemed to go off without a hitch, so Stroman will be back at it with another bullpen session on... Read More
Noah Syndergaard Not Expected To Start On Tuesday
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard was always expected to miss one or two starts due to a strained ligament in his right index finger, and it sounds like that number will be at least two. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets are “leaning toward not pitching” Syndergaard in... Read More
Zack Wheeler Has Difficult Test Against Cubs
New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler has essentially been alternating good outings with bad ones this season. After allowing four runs in six innings against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, Friday’s start against the Chicago Cubs should line up as a good one. Something tells us that won’t exactly end up being the case.... Read More
