Tonight, the Mets begin a four-game series with the defending champion Cardinals. The Cardinals have been continuing on last year’s success, and are currently second in the NL Central at 27-24. Despite losing Albert Pujols to the Angels this offseason, the lineup hasn’t missed a beat. They are second in the majors in runs, batting …
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Series Preview: Mets Host Struggling Phillies
This afternoon, the Mets begin a three-game series with the arch-rival Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. The Phillies have struggled more than people thought they would this season. Coming into today’s game, they are in last place in the National League East, five games back of Washington. The Phillies have really struggled at the plate, …
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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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UPDATE: Valdespin Called Up, Hefner Optioned
The Mets have called up Jordanny Valdespin for the second half of today’s doubleheader. Jeremy Hefner, who was called up this afternoon, was optioned to Triple-A. Here is Valdespin’s MiLB.com profile: Original Post 5:39 pm: Infielder Ronny Cedeno has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left intercostal muscle. Cedeno, 29, has …
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