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New York Mets: Robert Gsellman Optioned To Triple-A, Seth Lugo Recalled
Following another rocky start from New York Mets starter Robert Gsellman this afternoon, the 24-year-old was sent down to Las Vegas. But does he even care? According to Mike Puma of the New York Post,...
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Mechanical issues are a major concern for Mets’ Seth Lugo
After missing a significant portion of the 2017 New York Mets season due to elbow injuries, Seth Lugo‘s mechanics promise more of the same moving forward. It’s no secret that 2017 was a disastrous...
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The New York Mets should be smart and bring back Bartolo Colon
Even at 44 years old, Bartolo Colon still has a lot to offer the New York Mets in 2018, both on and off the field. The New York Mets are a team built on pitching, but oddly enough, pitching will be...
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3 reasons for the New York Mets to utilize a six-man rotation
The New York Mets will need top performances from their starting rotation in 2018 and may need to make changes to the staff to do so. Grass is green, water is wet and if the New York Mets are going to...
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New York Mets: Despite additions, Mickey Callaway has lots of work to do
The New York Mets have many questions that need to be answered If they are going to have success in 2018. Have they made the right moves this offseason? God Bless the New York Mets. They finally tried...
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New York Mets sign RHP A.J. Griffin to minor league deal (Report)
The New York Mets continue to add to their pitching staff, bringing former Oakland A’s prospect A.J. Griffin on board Monday. The Mets have added another potential starter to the mix. They have signed...
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New York Mets: Spring Training position battle primer
With Spring Training games already underway, let’s take a look at the position battles that will shape the Opening Day roster. The New York Mets did an admirable job this winter to bring in veteran...
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New York Mets starting rotation has more than injury questions to answer
The New York Mets starting rotation will have to answer the recurring question of health in 2018, but that’s not the only thing they’ll have to prove moving forward. Mickey Callaway said it best a...
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New York Mets: Middle innings remain a big question mark
While there’s plenty to be excited about, the New York Mets middle relief corps are looking thin as the 2018 season gets underway. It’s not about how you start—it’s how you finish. Someone needs to...
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New York Mets beat Phillies, 2-0, as Matt Harvey starts season right...
The New York Mets knock off the NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on Tuesday, 2-0, as Matt Harvey gets his 2018 season started right. New York Mets 2 (3-1) Philadelphia Phillies 0 (1-3)...
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New York Mets: Zack Wheeler starts year in Las Vegas on good note
It was a strong opening start for New York Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler out at Triple-A Las Vegas as he excelled on the mound and at the plate. While the New York Mets had Friday off, their Triple-A...
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New York Mets bullpen implodes in Washington Nationals choke job at Citi...
The New York Mets bullpen disastrously implodes as a 6-1 Jacob deGrom lead ultimately turns into an 8-6 Washington Nationals victory at Citi Field. New York Mets 6 (12-3) Washington Nationals 8 (8-9)...
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New York Mets: Bullpen showing first signs of struggle
Things haven’t gone quite as well for the New York Mets ever since they lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Washington Nationals just over a week ago. Is this a temporary issue or is there more to it?...
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New York Mets need Jason Vargas now more than ever
Jason Vargas’ return to action couldn’t possibly come at a better time for the New York Mets and their suddenly suspect rotation. When the New York Mets signed Jason Vargas to a two-year, $16 million...
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New York Mets: Handing out awards after an Amazin’ April
After ending the month of April in first place in the NL East, here are some of the players that have stood out on the New York Mets in the season’s first month. April has come and gone and, for the...
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New York Mets: Mid-inning fireman desperately needed
Putting out fires in the middle of innings could be an issue for the New York Mets, one that has already cost two aces wins in 2018. A couple of weeks ago, the sartorial splendor that was the New York...
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New York Mets: First inning woes continue to haunt rotation
Zack Wheeler’s rough first inning on Friday night continues a trend of the New York Mets starters struggling in the opening frame of games. On a night where the biggest New York Mets story was Matt...
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New York Mets outscore the Yankees 2-0 and, yes, actually win a baseball game...
By coming up with two runs to the Yankees none, yes, it has actually happened: the New York Mets have won a baseball game. New York Mets 2 (28-34) New York Yankees 0 (42-19) MLB, Final, Box Score Citi...
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New York Mets P Seth Lugo continues to defy the odds thanks to a superb weapon
Seth Lugo’s rise to the big leagues was improbable, but now he’s one of the most dependable pitchers on the New York Mets. He was the 1032nd overall pick out of his hometown college. Players like that...
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New York Mets pitcher Seth Lugo should remain in the bullpen
The New York Mets should leave pitcher Seth Lugo in the bullpen in 2019 if their intent is to contend for a playoff spot. A lot can change between now and the beginning of the New York Mets‘ 2019...
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New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom dominates Atlanta, reaches 1,000 Ks (Highlights)
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom dominates yet again, this time against the Atlanta Braves while surpassing 1,000 career strikeouts. New York Mets 3 (74-84) Atlanta Braves 0 (89-69) NL East,...
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New York Mets rumors: Houston Astros inquiring about Seth Lugo (Report)
The Houston Astros have inquired with young Brodie Van Wagenen about the possible availability of New York Mets RHP Seth Lugo. The Houston Astros are interested in the master of spin rate. According to...
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New York Mets, LHP Justin Wilson agree to 2-year deal (Report)
The New York Mets and free agent left-handed pitcher, Justin Wilson, agree on a two-year deal that’ll add depth to the staff. Brodie Van Wagenen continues his no-nonsense approach to rebuilding the...
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New York Mets bullpen putting Mickey Callaway in a no-win situation
Mickey Callaway is struggling to manage his bullpen, but the New York Mets manager is working under difficult circumstances. The New York Mets are no stranger to heartbreak, anger, misfortune, or any...
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New York Mets snap 2-game losing streak with win at Wrigley (Highlights)
A day after reshuffling their coaching staff, the New York Mets were able to pick up an impressive road win thanks to a couple of home runs. Having lost six of their last eight games, the New York Mets...
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New York Mets’ bullpen allows same-old narrative to continue
Holding a 4-3 lead over the Atlanta Braves after seven innings, it looked like the New York Mets might snap their losing skid. Instead, familiar problems resurfaced and the losing streak now stands at...
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New York Mets midseason report card: High marks for Pete Alonso
The New York Mets have a lot of ground to make up after a first half filled with some positives, but far more negatives. Back in December, New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen boldly...
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Meet the New York Mets bullpen: The suddenly stellar group
There’s no hiding the fact that the New York Mets have largely underperformed this season, most noticeably the bullpen. That’s changed. One of the greatest downfalls for the New York Mets this season...
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The New York Mets bullpen can’t afford to lose spin master Seth Lugo
The New York Mets must resist the temptation of replacing Zack Wheeler with Seth Lugo. While Monday’s press conference was about officially introducing Carlos Beltran as the New York Mets 22nd manager,...
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Dissecting the New York Mets’ 2020 starting rotation possibilities
The first of a five-part series covering the holes the New York Mets need to address in the offseason. First, we begin with the starting rotation. The New York Mets improved their win total by nearly...
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How the New York Mets’ bullpen can become a strength in 2020
Part 2 of Rich Coutinho’s New York Mets offseason analysis focuses on how the bullpen can become a strength in 2020. When analyzing the biggest need for improvement this offseason, one area stands out...
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Seth Lugo disappointed in New York Mets’ offseason additions
Despite success in the bullpen, New York Mets right-hander Seth Lugo has made it loud and clear he wants to be a starter in 2020. The New York Mets lone offseason moves this offseason have been...
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ESNY’s New York baseball (Yankees, Mets) all-decade team (2010-2019)
Both the Yankees and Mets enjoyed many great players over the last decade, meaning ESNY’s New York baseball all-decade team is stacked. Both the New York Yankees and Mets employed many great players...
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New York Mets’ bullpen remains unproven even with Dellin Betances
The New York Mets 2020 bullpen remains incredibly unproven despite the addition of former Yankee Dellin Betances. “We believe that a healthy and dominant Dellin (Betances), combined with Edwin Diaz and...
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New York Mets: Seth Lugo Has Become More Than an Extra Arm
Seth Lugo’s return couldn’t have come at a better time for the pitching-depleted New York Mets. It was only a few weeks ago that Seth Lugo returned to action, no longer dealing with the partial UCL...
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Seth Lugo Leads New York Mets Past Miami Marlins for Series Capper (Highlights)
Jay Bruce and T.J. Rivera knock in two RBI’seach, and Seth Lugo goes six strong innings as the New York Mets win 6-3, notching five of their last six contests. New York Mets 6 (36-42) Miami Marlins 3...
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Seth Lugo Goes Deep, New York Mets Bats Stay Hot in 9-3 Victory over Colorado
For the second straight night, the Mets were able to contain one of MLB’s scariest lineups. The New York Mets got to Colorado Rockies starter Tyler Chatwood early, as right fielder Jay Bruce unloaded a...
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New York Mets avoid arbitration with all eligible players
The New York Mets were able to avoid the strenuous arbitration process. The team has come to agreements with all nine eligible players. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the New York Mets have...
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New York Mets: The bullpen is poised to rebound after an unlucky 2019
Bullpens can usually count on a diamond in the rough emerging each season. The 2019 New York Mets didn’t have that luxury. The New York Mets’ bullpen was bad in 2019. Really bad. They had two...
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Dissecting the New York Mets roster battles as spring training begins
Baseball is back, which means it’s an appropriate time to dissect the New York Mets roster battles with spring training here. Baseball season officially returned on Monday. Across Florida and Arizona,...
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New York Mets reliever Seth Lugo is still throwing despite injury (Report)
New York Mets reliever Seth Lugo is still throwing and will move back to the mound soon, which is tremendous news for the club. Some good news for a change: New York Mets reliever Seth Lugo is still...
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New York Mets RP Seth Lugo doesn’t believe in openers
New York Mets reliever Seth Lugo is old-school. He doesn’t like openers in the game and doesn’t think the Mets should employ the new strategy. The New York Mets have been toying with the idea of a...
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New York Mets: Craziest MLB Draft steals of the 2010s
The New York Mets aren’t considered one of the best drafting teams in baseball, but they still had their moments in the 2010s. The New York Mets aren’t the best drafters in MLB. They are far from it...
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The 2020 New York Mets have a legitimate chance to be contenders
Going into the 2020 season, New York Mets fans should embrace a simple truth: The Mets might be pretty good. Baseball is coming back, which means those questions that seemed abstract and far-off for so...
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Jacob deGrom, Yoenis Cespedes power the New York Mets to a 1-0 win
The New York Mets, behind Jacob deGrom and Yoenis Cespedes, continue to show why they’re the kings of Opening Day with a 1-0 victory. Every year the media reminds MLB fans that the New York Mets have...
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New York Mets offense explodes as they defeat the Boston Red Sox 7-4...
The offense exploded with three home runs and seven runs scored against the Boston Red Sox to aid Michael Wacha in his New York Mets debut. When the night started, many predicted this would be an...
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New York Mets manager Luis Rojas mismanages bullpen in crushing loss
Rookie manager Luis Rojas made three crucial bullpen decisions on Wednesday. The final one cemented another brutal New York Mets loss. The New York Mets are only six games into the season, but they’ve...
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New York Mets: Friday’s bullpen implosion isn’t on Luis Rojas
The New York Mets snatched defeat from the jaws of victory on Friday night and there was nothing that Luis Rojas could do to stop it. Luis Rojas is taking a crash course in what it’s like to manage the...
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