The Mets split a doubleheader in St. Louis thanks to some much-needed help from their reserves and bullpen. Backup catcher Tomas Nido hit a 2-run home run and reserves Kevin Pillar and Jonathan Villar contributed respectively with 2 runs batted in. The Mets used six pitchers to combine for a 7-2 win over the Cardinals, Wednesday night at Busch Stadium. Earlier in the … [Read more...] about Reserves, Bullpen pick up Mets in win over St. Louis to split doubleheader
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Lindor’s slump continues, Mets drop Game 1 of doubleheader in St. Louis
The struggles for shortstop Francisco Lindor continued today, this time not just with the bat. The Mets dropped the first of a doubleheader to the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-1, at Busch Stadium. Marcus Stroman gave up home runs to Paul Goldschmidt and Paul DeJong in the loss for New York (11-13). Lindor sailed a throw to Pete Alonso at first on a routine ground ball hit by … [Read more...] about Lindor’s slump continues, Mets drop Game 1 of doubleheader in St. Louis
Mets, Yankees will open up full-capacity sections for vaccinated fans
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
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
