During a press briefing Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced new guidelines which will impact the Mets and Yankees. Effective May 19, both teams can open sections of their respective stadiums at full capacity. The catch, however, is it's only for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Separate sections for unvaccinated baseball fans at both Citi Field and … [Read more...] about Mets, Yankees will open up full-capacity sections for vaccinated fans
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No IL for Mets’ ace Jacob deGrom, for now
The Mets received a dose of good news when an MRI Tuesday night showed ace pitcher Jacob deGrom is dealing with inflammation in his right lat. deGrom won't throw for the next few days, the team said. The two-time Cy Young award winner was scratched from his start Tuesday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. In corresponding moves, the Mets had Miguel Castro slotted to … [Read more...] about No IL for Mets’ ace Jacob deGrom, for now
Mets’ Jacob deGrom scratched from start
The Mets have scratched Jacob deGrom from his scheduled start Tuesday night in St. Louis due to right side tightness, the team announced. Right-hander Miguel Castro will start for the Mets against the Cardinals, most likely in an "opener" capacity. Manager Luis Rojas said deGrom would undergo an MRI exam, with the results expected early Tuesday evening. "[deGrom] … [Read more...] about Mets’ Jacob deGrom scratched from start
Jacob deGrom, Gerrit Cole named Pitchers of the Month
Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom and Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole have been named the Pitchers of the Month for April in their respective leagues. It's the first time since the award was introduced to the AL in 1979 that winners from both leagues came from New York. Over five starts in April, deGrom posted a 0.51 ERA with 59 K’s, four walks and 16 hits allowed in 35 … [Read more...] about Jacob deGrom, Gerrit Cole named Pitchers of the Month
Mets dismiss hitting coaches Chili Davis, Tom Slater
The Mets decided 23 games into the season was enough and it was time for a change. The team announced on Monday night they have relieved hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant hitting coach Tom Slater of their duties, effective immediately. The club has named Hugh Quattlebaum the team’s new hitting coach and Kevin Howard the new assistant hitting coach. Both will be in … [Read more...] about Mets dismiss hitting coaches Chili Davis, Tom Slater
