Category: News
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Nationals alter rotation ahead of their showdown with the Mets
The Mets will face the Nationals beginning September 7 for a three-game series at Nationals Park. The Nationals will attempt to put their best foot forward in what could be one of the last chances they’ll have to catch the Mets in the National League East in 2015. Washington’s manager Matt Williams has reset the…
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Jacob deGrom was under the weather on Monday night
Jacob deGrom endured the worst start of his amazing young career on Monday night against the Phillies, allowing a career-high seven runs in only 2 2/3 innings. There may be at least a partial explanation for his struggles during this start. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports deGrom, “ate something that didn’t agree with him” leading…
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David Wright to start at third base on Monday against the Phillies
David Wright will rejoin the Mets and be activated from the disabled list ahead of Monday’s game against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. While Terry Collins has said previously Wright will not play everyday until he proves he’s 100 percent, he did say on Sunday morning in Denver Wright will start on Monday against…
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Michael Conforto will likely remain a major leaguer through 2015
Just when it seemed inevitable Michael Conforto was headed for a demotion to Triple-A Las Vegas at some point this weekend, it looks like he may finally be freed. At first, he was the logical choice to be replaced by David Wright following the conclusion of their series against the Rockies in Denver, simply because there was no…
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Mets will call up Dario Alvarez for Saturday’s game
With the Mets down two pitchers thanks to the club skipping Matt Harvey and Logan Verrett scheduled to start in his place, the Mets are effectively playing with a short bullpen and 23 people on their roster overall. As such, Terry Collins said after Friday’s game the club will be calling up a left-handed reliever from Triple-A Las…