Category: News
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Terry Collins’ contract situation will be addressed at the end of the year
Terry Collins has guided the Mets to a 72-58 record and a 5 1/2 game lead over the Nationals for first place in the National League East. He is arguably lining himself up for Manager of the Year in the National League, and his candidacy could be that much greater should he win the National…
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Steven Matz will not be shifted to the bullpen
Before the Mets recalled LHP Steven Matz in late June, Sandy Alderson maintained a long standing position of the club that his stud left-harder would strictly serve as a starting pitcher for the team. It would appear that stance has not changed, nor will it down the stretch of the season. Terry Collins said on…
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Bartolo Colon is available out of the bullpen on Saturday
In what could be considered a tryout or an experiment, Terry Collins has made an unexpected member of his pitching staff available in the bullpen on Saturday. Collins said instead of throwing a side, Bartolo Colon is available to pitch in relief if needed against the Red Sox Saturday afternoon. It stands to reason the…
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The kicker in the Yoenis Cespedes deal? Michael Fulmer
In the days leading up to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, the Tigers were mulling the difficult decision to pull the plug on their slim chances of a title run in 2015, or waiting and hoping for their season to turn around for the better. But the Tigers – at the time headed by…
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Mets hoping to avoid skipping Matt Harvey again this season
Matt Harvey will return to the mound on Friday night against the Red Sox, his first start since August 16 when he allowed a run in seven innings to the Pirates at Citi Field. Harvey is 11-7 with a 2.57 ERA with 32 walks and 141 strikeouts in 154 innings over 23 starts in 2015,…