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Michael Conforto Not In Lineup On Friday
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is taking a seat on Friday when the Mets take on Jordan Montgomery and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Billy McKinney will be playing right field and batting eighth for the Mets. Conforto is struggling at the plate since his June 23 return from the injured list. […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoBrandon Nimmo Returns From Injured List Friday
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Mets on Friday. Nimmo is batting leadoff and starting in centerfield for the Mets in their crosstown matchup against the Yankees. Nimmo has not played since early May due to a left index finger injury. In 21 games this season, […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoStruggles Continue For Francisco Lindor
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is slashing just .120/.185/.200 with no home runs, one RBI, and one stolen base over his past seven games (25 at-bats). It has been a brutal season for Lindor, his first with the Mets, as he is slashing just .213/.304/.357 with nine HR, 26 RBI, and seven steals over […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoMichael Conforto Struggling Since Return From IL
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 1-for-4 with an RBI in the Mets 4-3 loss to the Braves on Thursday. Despite driving in a run in the contest, Conforto has struggled at the plate since his return from the injured list back on June 23. Conforto is just 4-for-26 (.154) with one double and […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoJacob deGrom Strikes Out 14 On Thursday
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom struck out 14 batters over seven innings pitched in the Mets 4-3 loss to the Braves on Thursday. Almost implausibly, deGrom looked human and allowed three earned runs in the first inning, the only runs scored off of him in the contest. Exemplifying just how ridiculous deGrom's season […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoDominic Smith Belts Two Homers On Thursday
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in the Mets 4-3 loss to the Braves on Thursday. Smith now has eight homers and 31 RBI on the season to go with an underwhelming .249/.319/.384 slash line over 245 at-bats, following a breakout campaign in 2020. Smith's bat does […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoCarlos Carrasco Throwing Side Sessions
New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) is now throwing full side bullpen sessions, according to Mets manager Luis Rojas. Rojas added that Carrasco looks and feels good and, as a result, he will potentially start a rehab assignment once he completes this step of consistent bullpen sessions. Carrasco hasn't pitched all season due […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoFrancisco Alvarez To Play In Futures Game
New York Mets catching prospect Francisco Alvarez has been selected to play in the 2021 MLB Futures Game over the MLB All-Star Break with the Mets third base 21-year-old prospect Brett Baty. Alvarez, 19, is the Mets top MLB Pipeline prospect and is slashing .328/.457/.599 with eight homers and 31 RBI across two levels so […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoThomas Szapucki Roughed Up In Relief Appearance
New York Mets left-hander Thomas Szapucki, the team's 10th-ranked prospect, made his MLB debut on Wednesday in relief of starter David Peterson. Szapucki was roughed up, allowing six earned runs on seven hits and three walks over 3 2/3 innings pitched in the Braves 20-2 rout. He also struck out four batters. Despite the rough […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoPete Alonso Hits Two-Run Homer On Wednesday
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and walk in an embarrassing rout at the hands of the Braves on Wednesday. The Mets were blown out 20-2 with Alonso accounting for both of the Mets runs courtesy of his 13th homer of the season. Alonso is now slashing […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoDominic Smith With Two Hits On Monday
New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the Mets 8-4 loss to the Nationals on Monday. Smith's two hits were a welcome sight to the Mets and fantasy managers where he had been just 3-for-19 over his last six games. It has been a tough season so far […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoPete Alonso Belts 12th Home Run On Monday
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in the Mets 8-4 loss to the Nationals on Monday. It was Alonso's twelfth homer of the season, though his first since June 20. With a batting average of .458 over his last seven games, and solid power metrics including an […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoJeff McNeil Struggling Since Return From Injured List
New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil went 0-for-4 in the Mets 4-2 loss to the Phillies on Sunday. He is now slashing just .176/.231/.167 with no homers and just one RBI over 24 at-bats since his return from the injured list on June 21. Inclusive of the time he spent on the IL due […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoPete Alonso Wraps Out Three Hits On Sunday
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 3-for-4 with an RBI in the Mets 4-2 loss to Zack Wheeler and the Phillies on Sunday. Alonso raised his batting average to .261 on the season and he is now slashing .375/.444/.417 over his last seven games (24 at-bats). Though Alonso's bat has warmed up, he […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoKevin Pillar Homers Again On Sunday
New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, his eighth of the season, and a walk in the Mets 4-2 loss to the Phillies on Sunday. His home run was his second in as many games and he continues to be one of the lone bright spots in a Mets […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoMarcus Stroman Lasts Just Three Innings On Sunday
New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman lasted just three innings in the Mets 4-2 loss to the Phillies on Sunday. He was making his first start since his June 22 start against the Braves in which he left early after one inning due to left hip soreness. Stroman allowed two earned runs on five […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoDavid Peterson Puts Up Quality Start On Friday
New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson went six innings pitched in the second game of a doubleheader on Friday against the Phillies, allowing just one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out five. The Mets lost 2-1, but Peterson did not factor into the decision. Peterson has now allowed just […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoFrancisco Lindor With Two Hits On Friday
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2-for-3 with a double, game-tying RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in the Mets 2-1 win over the Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday. Lindor would follow up that performance with an 0-for-4 showing in the nightcap, which the Mets lost 2-1. […]
Nick Ritrivi 3 years agoEdwin Diaz With Five-Out Save On Wednesday
New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz locked down his 16th save of the year on Wednesday night, throwing 1 2/3 innings pitched to secure the Mets 7-3 win over the Braves. Diaz allowed just one walk while striking out two, to convert the five-out save. He threw 33 pitches in the outing but, with […]
Nick Ritrivi 4 years agoFrancisco Lindor Belts Ninth Homer On Wednesday
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, three RBI, two runs scored, and a walk in the Mets 7-3 win over the Braves on Wednesday. Lindor is heating up once again, now slashing .292/.320/.667 with three HR, eight RBI, and four runs scored over his last seven games (24 […]
Nick Ritrivi 4 years agoJeff McNeil With Three Hits On Wednesday
New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil went 3-for-5 with an RBI and run scored in the Mets 7-3 win over the Braves on Wednesday. Since returning from time spent on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring strain on June 21, McNeil is now batting .333 over 12 at-bats. On the season, McNeil […]
Nick Ritrivi 4 years agoMichael Conforto With Two Hits In Return
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring), who was activated from the injured list before Wednesday's contest against the Braves, went 2-for-4 with a walk, double, and two runs scored in the Mets 7-3 win. Conforto had been absent from the Mets lineup since May 16 due to a significant hamstring strain, and his return […]
Nick Ritrivi 4 years agoMarcus Stroman To Have MRI On Wednesday
New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (hip) will have an MRI on his left hip area on Wednesday. He exited his start on Tuesday night against the Braves after one inning of work due to left hip soreness. The Mets are optimistic that Stroman is ok. Hopefully, that is the case and he does […]
Nick Ritrivi 4 years agoJoey Lucchesi To Have Tommy John Surgery
New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi (elbow) will be heading for Tommy John surgery due to an ulnar collateral ligament tear in his left elbow. This is a rough blow for Lucchesi who will now miss the rest of the 2021 campaign and, most likely, the beginning of the 2022 season. Lucchesi had been […]
Nick Ritrivi 4 years agoMichael Conforto Activated From Injured List
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) will be activated off of the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Conforto suffered a significant hamstring injury back on May 16 that had kept him sidelined for over one month. While he will be activated on Tuesday, it is unclear as to whether he will be in the […]
Nick Ritrivi 4 years agoPete Alonso Hits 11th Homer Of Season On Sunday
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in the Mets 5-2 loss to the Nationals on Sunday. Alonso's bat had been red hot in early June but cooled off beginning with the Mets series against the Cubs that began on June 14. Sunday's homer was, hopefully, a good sign […]
Nick Ritrivi 4 years agoKevin Pillar Belts Sixth Homer On Sunday
New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in the Mets 5-2 loss to the Nationals on Sunday. He now owns a .243/.285/.434 slash line with six homers, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored, and two steals on the season. Pillar has been a huge help to the […]
Nick Ritrivi 4 years agoTaijuan Walker Allows Ten Hits On Sunday
New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker went 6 1/3 innings pitched in an uneven start against the Nationals on Sunday as the Mets fell 5-2. Walker allowed ten hits, including two home runs to Kyle Schwarber, and four earned runs while striking out five. Walker, the losing pitcher of record, was actually in line […]
Nick Ritrivi 4 years agoDavid Peterson With Another Strong Start On Saturday
New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson went 4 2/3 innings in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Nationals, allowing just one earned run and striking out six. The Mets won 5-1, but Peterson did not factor into the decision. Peterson has now allowed just one earned run over his last […]
Nick Ritrivi 4 years agoFrancisco Lindor Belts Two Homers On Saturday
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, and two runs scored in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Nationals. Lindor accounted for all five runs in the Mets 5-1 victory. Lindor went 1-for-3 in the nightcap, which the Mets dropped 6-2, to finish the […]
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