In a game like today’s game, it’s important to get straight into the last inning because it will be what is mostly discussed around MLB. In the bottom of the ninth of a game tied at 4, with Hansel Robles working his second complete inning of work, the Rockies won by just letting Robles give [...]
Word came down yesterday that David Wright is beginning “limited baseball activities” in Port St. Lucie. What does that mean, exactly? Is he lacing up his spikes, oiling his glove and taking wind sprints? Or is he swinging against live BP and taking grounders? Or is it something in between? The odds are awfully long [...]
The Mets fell behind 5-0 early but rallied to score 10 runs in the next three innings to earn a 10-5 win and even the series at a game apiece Wednesday night in Denver. Just about everyone contributed on offense. Jay Bruce and Curtis Granderson both homered in the game. Bruce hit a solo shot [...]
Sandy Alderson is in his seventh season as the GM of the Mets, and he does have some impressive accomplishments in that time. During his watch the Mets had two postseason appearances, including one in the World Series, and of all the Mets GMs only Frank Cashen and Johnny Murphy can top that, with World [...]
If Amed Rosario tries to tell you, years from now, that his first Major League at bat was a home run, don't believe him. While Rosario didn't blast out of the box as spectacularly as we'd hope, this night was memorable for him and the Mets nevertheless. Just not in a good way. Steven Matz [...]
Now that the July 31 trade deadline has passed, the Mets need to figure out their infield deployment, both for the remainder of 2017 and next season. Right now the only thing seemingly written is stone is the status of Amed Rosario, who was just called up and has yet to play a single inning [...]
On July 10, 2016 Salem Red Sox relief pitcher Jamie Callahan was struggling against the Lynchburg Hillcats. This wasn’t surprising as the 22-year-old entered his 21st appearance of the season with an ERA north of four and an ugly walk rate of 6.06-per-nine innings (27 BB in 40.1 IP). Lynchburg, the Cleveland Indians affiliate, was [...]