That Michael Conforto swing. It’s almost impossible to watch the Mets’ left fielder hit and not acknowledge his impressive plate skills, even if he isn’t hitting. However, last night, he connected left and right (well mostly right) to power the Mets and Zack Wheeler to a convincing 9-4 victory over the collapsing Philadelphia Phillies. An […]
Author: Tyler Oringer
Game recap September 3: Brandon Nimmo saves the day
It was almost a cruel joke for Jacob deGrom against the Los Angeles Dodgers last night. One start removed from being the only offensive contributor in a game where he pitched eight innings of one-run, 10-strikeout ball, the should-be Cy Young and his orange and blue counterparts were back to their old ways. deGrom promptly surrendered […]
Brooklyn Cyclones Scouting Notes, August 29
BP Mets prospect writers Alex Rosen and Tyler Oringer were in Brooklyn on Wednesday for a one-game look at some of the New York Mets’ newest signees. — RHP Briam Campusano Alex Rosen: Campusano is listed at 6’2,” 174 pounds, but looked to be at least an inch or two shorter out on the mound. He’s a two-pitch pitcher […]
September Call-Ups: What the Mets should do vs. what the Mets will do
For any team that sits at 58-73 on Aug. 28, Sept. 1 is a time of hope. Most teams take advantage of the 40-man expansion to give young prospects a time to shine against — or at least see — major league pitching. For the New York Mets, there are three notable position players who […]
Game recap August 27: Up and down
Noah Syndergaard did not have it last night. A dominant pitcher, Thor was anything but against a fiery hot Chicago Cubs’ lineup. The normally filthy right-hand could not locate high in the zone – something he does normally – and was instead offering up very hittable pitches to immensely talented hitters. The Mets’ offense was […]
Game Recap August 20: Yikes.
Zack Wheeler was at it again, but this time could not get a win. In fact, last night’s 13-inning loss was the first game in seven Wheeler starts that did not result in a New York Mets’ win. Wheeler carved through a very unspectacular San Francisco Giants’ lineup with ease. The only problem: Derek Holland […]
Game recap August 14: Run support for deGrom again? Against the Yankees?
Another week, another deGrominant output. The Mets’ ace was at it again against a potent Bronx Bombers’ lineup. The struggling crosstown ace, Luis Severino, has not had even close to his best stuff recently – and last night was no different. Amed Rosario opened the game with his first career lead-off home run, followed by […]
Game recap August 6: I love Jeff McNeil and you should too
The New York Mets are a very interesting team to support. One day, you are furious – steaming mad – that Mickey Callaway is batting Jose Reyes over Jeff McNeil and Luis Guillorme. And then after a few losses, you’re saying, “well, I see some glimpses of hope here.” And that is exactly what last […]
Game recap July 23: Hand, Foot, Mouth and Loss
On the field Jacob deGrom was on the mound last night which meant – you guessed it – little run support. The Mets’ ace, and probably the best pitcher in baseball in 2018, was handed a 1-0 lead after the third inning. Amed Rosario and Wilmer Flores manufactured a run after the speedy shortstop (not the […]
Game Recap June 25: Yikes
The score of the game may have been 6-4, but it really didn’t feel all that close. Unfortunately for Seth Lugo, who had been superb previous to his last two starts, he could not will his team to victory despite allowing one earned run. Sure-handed middle infielder – yes, that’s right, I said middle infielder […]