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A lifelong NY Mets and NY Giants fan. NJ native, married with two children. A fantasy baseball veteran for well over two decades, I cover the New York Mets desk for RotoBaller MLB.
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Seth Lugo Picks Up Save On Tuesday
New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo picked up his first save of the season on Tuesday by working two innings in the Mets 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Lugo went two innings, allowing two hits, one walk, and striking out three to secure the Mets victory. Closer Edwin Diaz (rest) was unavailable on... Read More
Pete Fairbanks Picks Up Third Save On Monday
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks picked up his third save of the season in the Rays 5-2 win over the White Sox on Monday. Fairbanks worked a clean ninth inning allowing no baserunners in securing the victory. It was Fairbanks' second save in his last three appearances for the Rays. Although Diego Castillo... Read More
Kevin Pillar Drives In Two On Monday
New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar went 1-for-3 with a two-run double and a walk in the Mets 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Pillar continues to perform for the Mets while many regulars including Brandon Nimmo (finger), Michael Conforto (hamstring), and Jeff McNeil (hamstring) remain on the injured list. Over his last... Read More
Dominic Smith Breaks Out On Monday
New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith, who came into Monday's game against the Cubs in an 0-for-20 slide, went 2-for-3 with a walk, homer, and two runs scored after manager Luis Rojas moved him to the number three spot in the lineup. It was a much-needed game for Smith. Overall, he is slashing .244/.312/.358 with... Read More
David Peterson Rebounds On Monday
New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson went six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and two walks, in the Mets 5-2 win over the Cubs on Monday. Peterson also struck out three batters and improved his record to 2-5 on the season. It was a huge rebound game for the struggling 25-year-old who had... Read More
Edwin Diaz Strikes Out The Side For 13th Save
New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz picked up his 13th save of the season on Monday by striking out the side in the ninth inning. Called on to preserve the Mets 5-2 lead over the Chicago Cubs, Diaz struck out Willson Contreras, Kris Bryant, and Anthony Rizzo in a dominant performance. Diaz remains excellent... Read More
Michael Conforto Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is expected to begin a rehab assignment sometime between Friday and Sunday, according to SNY. Conforto was spotted running the bases at Citi Field prior to Saturday's game against the Padres and is roughly one week behind Jeff McNeil (hamstring) in his recovery. Assuming Conforto suffers no setbacks... Read More
Jeff McNeil Starts Rehab Assignment
New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Brooklyn on Sunday, going 0-for-2 and playing five innings at second base in the contest. Assuming McNeil suffers no setbacks during his rehab stint, he could return to the Mets by Friday for their series against the Nationals in Washington. McNeil... Read More
Jonathan Villar Tees Off On Saturday
New York Mets third baseman Jonathan Villar went 1-for-3 with a 408-foot solo home run in the Mets 4-1 victory over the Padres on Saturday. Villar also scored two runs in the contest. Villar, who channeled his inner Darryl Strawberry with the monstrous blast to right field, now has six home runs, 15 RBI, seven... Read More
Seth Lugo Picks Up Third Hold On Saturday
New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo picked up his third hold of the season on Saturday in the Mets 4-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. Lugo pitched a scoreless eighth inning allowing one walk while striking out three batters. Since Lugo returned from the 60-day injured list on June 2, he has allowed... Read More
Francisco Lindor Sets Tone Early In Mets Victory
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in the Mets 4-1 win over the Padres on Sunday. Lindor belted his home run off of Padres starter Joe Musgrove in the first inning. He would also walk once and score two runs. Lindor came into Saturday's game with just one... Read More
Edwin Diaz Works Clean Inning To Get Twelfth Save
New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz picked up his twelfth save of the season on Saturday, pitching a clean ninth inning against the Padres. Diaz struck out one batter in his one inning of work to secure the Mets 4-1 victory. Diaz has been excellent in save situations in 2021, having converted 12 of... Read More
Marcus Stroman Outstanding In Saturday Win
New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman went 6 1/3 innings pitched against the Padres on Saturday, allowing one earned run, six hits, and striking out eight in the Mets 4-1 win. Stroman picked up the win, improving his record to 6-4 on the season. He now boasts a 2.33 ERA and 1.07 WHIP, to... Read More
Michael Conforto Roughly Two Weeks Away From Return
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is roughly two weeks away from a return to the Mets, according to general manager Zack Scott. Conforto is progressing in his recovery from a significant hamstring strain suffered on May 16. Assuming Conforto suffers no setbacks in his recovery, which would likely include a rehab assignment, we... Read More
Jeff McNeil To Potentially Return Next Weekend
According to New York Mets general manager Zack Scott, second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) could return to the Mets by next weekend in time for their series against the Nationals in Washington. McNeil suffered a significant hamstring strain back on May 16 and has been on the 10-day injured list since May 17. While no... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Has Received PRP Injection
New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring), currently on the 60-day injured list, recently received a PRP injection in his leg because he wasn't able to strengthen it the way he wanted. This explains why Carrasco is no longer throwing off a mound, as reported on Wednesday. Although the Mets claim that Carrasco did... Read More
Billy McKinney Belts Two Homers In Mets Rout
New York Mets outfielder Billy McKinney went 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, and three runs scored in the Mets 14-1 win over the Orioles on Wednesday. The home runs were his third and fourth with the Mets since coming over from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade back on May 11. McKinney is... Read More
James McCann Remains On Fire
New York Mets catcher James McCann put in another solid performance on Wednesday going 2-for-4 with an RBI, double, and two runs scored in the Mets 14-1 win over the Orioles. McCann is now slashing .346/.370/.769 over his last seven games with three homers, 10 RBI, and five runs scored. After going 0-for-3 on May... Read More
Taijuan Walker Rebounds With Solid Win On Wednesday
New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker went seven innings on Wednesday against the Orioles allowing just five hits, one walk, and one earned run while striking out nine in the Mets 14-1 rout. Walker improved to 5-2 on the season. He now owns a 2.07 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP, and a 60:24 K:BB in... Read More
Kevin Pillar Belts Two Homers On Wednesday
New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar went 3-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI, and two runs scored in the Mets 14-1 rout of the Orioles on Wednesday. Pillar continues to lead the Mets bench during a time when so many regulars including Brandon Nimmo (finger), Michael Conforto (hamstring), and Jeff McNeil (hamstring) remain sidelined... Read More
Pete Alonso With Another Homer on Wednesday
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and three runs scored in the Mets 14-1 win over the Orioles on Wednesday. It was the tenth homer of the season for Alonso and his third HR in two days. Alonso is now slashing .265/.349/.500 with 10... Read More
David Peterson To Make Next Start
New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson will make his next scheduled start with the Mets, according to manager Luis Rojas. Peterson lasted just 2 2/3 innings pitched against the Orioles on Tuesday, allowing four earned runs, eight hits and one walk in the 10-3 loss. Over his last four starts, the struggling 25-year-old has... Read More
Carlos Carrasco No Longer Throwing Off Mound
New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring), currently on the 60-day injured list, began throwing off a mound last week but is now no longer doing so. Manager Luis Rojas claims that Carrasco did not suffer a setback or reinjury, but that, instead, the focus is on strengthening his hamstring. There remains no timeline... Read More
David Peterson Turns In Another Brutal Start
New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson lasted just 2 2/3 innings pitched against the Orioles on Tuesday, allowing four earned runs, eight hits, and one walk in the Mets 10-3 loss. Peterson's record dropped to 1-5 on the season, while his ERA and WHIP rose to 6.32 and 1.51, respectively, over 47 IP on... Read More
Pete Alonso Hits Two Homers On Tuesday
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in the Mets 10-3 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday. It was the ninth time in Alonso's career that he has hit two homers in a game. Alonso now has nine HR on the season to go with 28... Read More
Jeff McNeil Nearing A Rehab Assignment
New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) is reportedly nearing a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse that could begin within days. McNeil suffered a significant hamstring strain back on May 16 and has been on the 10-day injured list since May 17. While no definitive timeframe has been provided for McNeil's return from the... Read More
James McCann Hits Another Home Run Against Padres
New York Mets catcher James McCann remained red hot on Sunday going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres. It was the second home run in the Mets four-game series against San Diego for McCann. McCann is now slashing .357/.357/.857 over his last seven games with four HR, 11 RBI, and... Read More
Francisco Lindor Hitting Streak Snapped At Eight Games
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 0-for-4 in the Mets 6-2 win over the Padres on Sunday. Lindor was working on an eight-game hitting streak coming into Sunday's contest. Despite Lindor's failure to pick up a hit on Sunday, he is hitting well of late having slashed .355/.375/.613 over his last seven games. The... Read More
Dominic Smith Belts His Fourth Homer
New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in the Mets 6-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The homer was Smith's fourth of the season and his second on the Mets current road trip. Much like the rest of the Mets, after a rough... Read More
Marcus Stroman Strikes Out Seven In Win
New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman went 6 2/3 innings pitched against the Padres on Sunday, allowing no earned runs and striking out seven in the Mets 6-2 win. Stroman walked four and allowed four hits. Despite struggling a bit with his command, Stroman persevered and picked up the win to improve his record... Read More
