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Mets cut reliever Jake Diekman and promote fellow lefty Matt Gage from Triple-A Syracuse
NEW YORK (AP) — In a surprising move Monday, the New York Mets cut veteran reliever Jake Diekman and promoted fellow left-hander Matt Gage from Triple-A Syracuse. Diekman was 2-3 with a 5.63 ERA and four saves in a team-high 43 appearances after signing a $4 million, one-year contract with the Mets in February. He earned a huge save at Yankee Stadium last Tuesday, striking out red-hot slugger Aaron Judge with a runner aboard in the ninth inning of a 3-2 victory.
David Stearns must remember vital Mets truth at MLB trade deadline
Everyone should dare to dream. That includes Mets fans even after this 18-inning weekend spanking by the Braves reminded everyone to pump the brakes a little bit before calling this team a juggernaut. It was 9-2 for Atlanta on Sunday following the Braves’ 4-0 victory in Queens on Saturday that left the Mets with stalled momentum in their challenge for a wild-card spot after having extended their latest winning streak to five by taking the first two of the series. The results of the last two games that left the club in a tie for the NL’s final wild-card spot, pending the...
Twins vs. Mets Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, and trends for July 29
It’s Monday, July 29, and the Minnesota Twins (58-46) and New York Mets (55-50) open a 3-game series at Citi Field in New York, NY tonight. New York’s July surge was dulled by a couple of weekend losses to the Braves which dropped them back into 3rd in the National League East. Minnesota picked up a win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The Twins quietly sit in 2nd in the American League Central and atop the Wild Card Standings.
Native American powwow in Queens celebrates culture and heritage
FLORAL PARK, Queens (PIX11) — The number of Indigenous people in the United States is estimated at between 4 and 7 million people, and only 20% of the Native Americans live on reservations. There was a big powwow at the Queens County Farm Museum on Sunday to celebrate American Indian culture. At the 45th annual […]
Mets' Paul Blackburn: Set for Mets debut Friday
Blackburn will make his Mets debut Friday against the Angels, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Blackburn has yet to be officially added to the roster after being acquired via trade from the Athletics on Tuesday, but that will happen this weekend. The right-hander has been limited to just nine starts this season because of a foot injury but has been decent when healthy, holding a 4.41 ERA and 38:14 K:BB over 51 innings. With Blackburn aboard, the Mets will send Tylor Megill to the bullpen.
Mets' Sean Manaea: Fans 11 in seventh win
Manaea (7-4) picked up the win Tuesday, scattering two hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings in a 2-0 victory over the Twins. He struck out 11. The veteran southpaw tied his season high in innings while setting a new season high in Ks, as Manaea generated an eye-popping 23 swinging strikes among his 96 pitches. He's been outstanding over the last six weeks, giving up three earned runs or less in eight of his last nine starts while posting a 2.58 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 52:21 K:BB through 52.1 innings over that stretch, and Manaea's impressive run likely contributed to the Mets' decision not to make a more significant rotation addition than Paul Blackburn at the trade deadline. Manaea is scheduled to make his next start on the road early next week in St. Louis.
Mets' Paul Blackburn: Heading to playoff contender
The Mets acquired Blackburn from the Athletics on Tuesday in exchange for Kade Morris, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. The Mets have been on the lookout for rotation reinforcements and have found one in Blackburn. The right-hander just recently returned from a stress reaction in his right foot, allowing four runs over five innings in his first start back. Overall, Blackburn has posted a 4.41 ERA and 38:14 K:BB over 51 frames covering nine starts in 2024. He's also under team control for 2025.
Mets blown out in Braves series finale
A series that started so promisingly came to an underwhelming close, as the Mets dropped the series finale to the Braves 9-2. After pulling in front of Atlanta in the wild card race on Friday night, two losses reset the standings to its state prior to this four-game set began, with the Mets sitting 1.5 games back of the WC1 spot.
Neptune Diner in Queens closes after decades of service
QUEENS - The iconic Neptune Diner permanently closed its doors Sunday night after decades of business in Astoria, Queens. The Neptune Diner has lost its lease. The diner is located in front of the Astoria Boulevard N/W stop. Frankie Tsiamtsiouras has been a waiter at the diner for 30 years.
Latest Mets roster move could put another veteran's job in serious jeopardy
Going into 2024, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies felt like the only two teams from the National League East that had a chance at making the postseason. Here we are at the trade deadline and the New York Mets currently hold a NL Wild Card spot. With the Mets...
Homer-Happy Braves Defeat Mets 9-2 As Teams Split Series
With the July 30 deadline quickly approaching, the New York Mets (55-50) hoped to regain some momentum after Saturday’s loss to the Atlanta Braves. Unfortunately, they were unable to do so as New York lost their second-straight game and split the series with the Braves. The Mets were defeated 9-2 at Citi Field on Sunday in the series finale.
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