The Braves and Phillies are showing serious signs of life, but Showalter isn't panicking. A week and a half ago, the Mets had a 10.5 game lead in the National League East. That was then, this is now. Their 10.5 game lead, which felt more like 20.5 games, was sitting at 5.5 games heading into Sunday's action. 10 games in 11 nights, on the west coast, has produced a … [Read more...] about With a surging NL East, this is why the Mets hired Buck Showalter
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Jordan Montgomery was excellent, the Yankees keep on rolling
Another quality start from Montgomery, this time with plenty of run support. Montgomery earned his second win of the season, as the Yankees cruised to an 8-0 win over the Chicago Cubs, Saturday night. The Bronx Bombers were on full display at Yankee Stadium for this one. Here are the takeaways: Home Run Derby time Don't look now, but a Yankee just hit another … [Read more...] about Jordan Montgomery was excellent, the Yankees keep on rolling
Yankees takeaways from 10-7 comeback win over Twins
The bullpen for the Yankees was outstanding, a rough night for Cole, positive signs continue for Gallo and Hicks. The Yankees once again showed their resiliency with a comeback win in Minnesota, beating the Twins 10-7 on Thursday. Here are the takeaways... Gerrit Cole just didn't have it tonight. After the Yankees took an early 1-0 lead in the top half of the first … [Read more...] about Yankees takeaways from 10-7 comeback win over Twins
Mets add more depth, acquire J.T. Riddle
Riddle has mostly played at Triple-A Louisville this season, but also made two appearances with Cincinnati at the big league level. A veteran of six MLB seasons, Riddle received most of his playing time as a semi-regular with the Marlins from 2017-19, with 223 of his 252 career games coming during those three seasons. After playing 23 games with the Pirates during the … [Read more...] about Mets add more depth, acquire J.T. Riddle
Mets promote Nick Plummer to main roster
In order to call up Plummer, the Mets optioned pitcher Yoan Lopez. Plummer brings outfield depth in the wake of losing Travis Jankowski to injury. He has slashed .250/.313/.511 across 99 plate appearances in Triple-A so far this season, his first year with the Mets organization after spending the rest of his career as a Cardinals’ farmhand. Plummer brings a … [Read more...] about Mets promote Nick Plummer to main roster
