In a rain shortened rubber game against last place division rival Philadelphia Phillies, the Mets won a shortened affair 6-3. Starter Rob Gsellman lasted all six innings, allowing three runs. These runs were allowed over five hits, four strikeouts and a walk. Two of his three runs were earned, the other curtesy of an Asdrubal [...]
Keith Hernandez sits down for a far-ranging interview with Sports Illustrated, in part to promote his upcoming book. SI: What was your relationship with Ron Darling when you played? KH: There were only about five of us that lived in the city. He and I were two. You have to live on the East Side [...]
It’s hard to believe now but back when the Mets traded R.A. Dickey, the main get was Travis d’Arnaud, who was billed as a star two-way backstop. As a franchise, the Mets have been blessed with some pretty strong catchers throughout the years and it seemed like d’Arnaud was going to take his place along [...]