Jason Vargas’ lousiness, Matt Harvey trade, Luis Guillorme gets the call

You know you’re off to a rough start when you allow 4 ER in 4 IP and your ERA goes down. But that’s what free agent acquisition Jason Vargas is going through right now. He’s made three starts, managed just 12.1 IP and has allowed 19 ER, which works to a 13.86 ERA. He’s allowed [...]

Noah Syndergaard is the latest Mets pitcher to struggle in the first inning

Noah Syndergaard gave up three runs in the first inning Tuesday night, making him the latest Mets pitcher to struggle in the opening frame. For the year, Mets starters have allowed 21 runs in 27 games in the first inning, for a dismal 6.67 ERA. The NL mark in that inning is a 4.90 ERA. [...]

On the play of Amed Rosario

Through games of Friday, the National League averages 4.42 runs per game and the Mets are above average with a 4.62 mark. That feels a bit unreal as the lineup is composed of four anchors and three under-performing starting outfielders. Jay Bruce and Yoenis Cespedes appear to be coming around at the plate, which will [...]