Monday Takeaway Rafael Montero is barely a below-average pitcher. On Wednesday, though, everything clicked perfectly into place, and the 26-year-old with a career 5.14 ERA pitched 8.1 masterful innings against the Reds. “I’ve regained the confidence that I had when I was in the minor leagues,” Montero said, and “I think that confidence is definitely […]
Author: Anna Salvatore
What You Need to Know: August 28
Monday Takeaway If it’s true that “the more, the merrier,” then the Mets’ DL is partying like it’s 1999. Posterior capsule tears, compressed ulnar nerves, torn ulnar nerves, stress fractures, oblique strains, and countless other maladies have decimated the Mets this season. Their pitching staff is in shambles – Zack Wheeler, Matt Harvey, and Steven […]
What You Need to Know: August 21
Monday Takeaway The MLB draft system rewards teams that rack up losses, since the worst teams get their pick of the best available players. That’s one thing to look forward to in the Mets’ unfortunate season, as they’re currently languishing with a 54-68 record. The week began with a Subway Series in the Bronx. The […]
What You Need To Know: August 14
Monday Takeaway Remember last week, when the Mets traded away a veteran hitter, called up their top prospect, and suffered through a Rafael Montero start? This week was pretty much the same, give or take a few names. For one thing, the Mets traded Neil Walker to the Brewers. They also called up first baseman […]
What You Need To Know: August 7
Monday Takeaway Let’s say a Mets fan went off the grid this week for a tropical vacation. Today, this fan returns and breathlessly asks, “What did I miss?” The short answer would be, “Not much.” The Mets lost on brutal walk-offs in Denver, got steamrolled by the Dodgers, and Hansel Robles can’t feel his fingers. However, […]
What You Need To Know: July 31
Monday Takeaway Last Monday, Jacob deGrom continued a string of excellent pitching performances. The number of the game was “8,” as he pitched eight strong innings against the Padres, with eight strikeouts, for his eighth straight win. Try saying that three times fast. deGrom was also solid against the Mariners on Saturday, although he was […]