Tonight, the Mets begin a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Mets play the Phillies, who, up until this point, have been unable to get on any kind of a roll. Many thought before the season that due to the injuries to Ryan Howard and Chase Utley, as well as …
Monthly Archive: May 2012
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An Idea With Upside
I came across an article today on CBS Sports (h/t Minor League Ball) in which Bryan Fischer talks about a possible between Major League Baseball, and the NCAA in which MLB would help fund some scholarships. Fischer said: The partnership is aimed at expanding the importance of college baseball and is expected to result a significant …
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Batista In the Roatation Is the Wrong Move
Before last night’s 5-4 loss at Citi Field, Terry Collins announced that with Chris Schwinden heading back to Buffalo, Miguel Batista will enter the rotation, making his first start on Tuesday against Philadelphia. “One of the things we brought Miguel Batista in for was not just to be a bullpen guy, but if we needed …
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Series Preview: Mets Battle D-Backs At Citi Field
Tonight, the Diamondbacks come to town to begin a three-game set with the Mets. The Mets come into this series not playing well at all. After their sweep courtesy of the Astros, the Mets don’t look great. The first game was a close one, with the Mets losing 4-3. R.A. Dickey allowed three runs over …
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Schwinden Sent Down, Rottino Called Up
The Mets today sent down starting pitcher Chris Schwinden to Triple-A Buffalo. In his place, they called up outfielder Vinny Rottino. Schwinden, 25, has struggled so far this season in his two starts, going 0-1 with an 11.25 ERA. In his first start, Schwinden was roughed up by the Rockies, allowing five earned runs over four …
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Wheeler Hits 7-Day DL
Pitching prospect Zack Wheeler has been placed on the 7-day DL due to a right middle fingernail avulsion, retroactive to May 2. The righty is 1-2 in Double-A with a 1.75 ERA. The injury is not considered serious.
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Mets Headlines
- Lineup: Mets vs. Braves
- Game 46: Braves at Mets, 7:10 pm
- Mets lose to Braves, 7-5 in 10 innings in conclusion of suspended game
- Rapid Reaction: Braves 7, Mets 5 (10)
- Mets drop suspended game to Braves in 10 innings
- Hefner pitching well, trying to stick
- Mets re-assessing situation with struggling Davis
- Collins looking to jump-start Mets' offense
- Mets' bullpen should be fine for Saturday's games
- Terry Collins wonders if it's time to demote Ike Davis after last night's performance