Category: Notes
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Game notes: Jon Niese and a lack of both earned runs and walks
By Michael Baron, MLB.com: LHP Jon Niese gets set to make his second start of the year tonight against the Phillies. Niese struggled in his last start against the Braves, allowing three runs – one earned – in five innings in Atlanta. Here are some notes on Niese as he and the Mets go for a…
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Buddy Carlyle has been an unsung hero, but could soon be an odd man out
How about Buddy Carlyle? Just 11 days ago, it wasn’t clear he would even make the team – he had an opt-out in his contract and could have executed it by Opening Day. It’s a good thing that didn’t happen. On a night when the Mets were short in the bullpen, the Mets called upon Carlyle…
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The Mets bullpen isn’t walking many batters
The Mets bullpen has encountered unquestionable turbulence since the start of Spring Training. There has also been a great dependence on the bullpen in the early part of the season while the starters continue to build their strength and stamina. Despite all of that, they’ve persevered and manage to perform extremely well over the first week…
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Mets home opener historical notes
By Michael Baron, MLB.com: The Mets defeated the Phillies by the score of 2-0 at Citi Field in their home opener on Monday afternoon. Here are some historical notes on the Mets and their home openers: This was the tenth time the Mets shut out their opponent in their Home Opener. They last did it on…
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Game notes: Jacob deGrom is honored to earn the start for the home opener
Jacob deGrom will start for the Mets in their home opener today at 1:10 PM. deGrom – the reigning National League Rookie of the Year – is honored to get the nod for the Mets as they open their home schedule this afternoon. “I was really honored whenever they told me I was going…
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