Jeff McNeil Hitless In Mets Win

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil went 0-for-5 in the Mets 11-6 win over the Nationals on Wednesday. McNeil, who returned to the Mets lineup on Friday after being held out a few games due to a minor back issue, has been in a slight slump. Over his last seven days, McNeil is batting […]

Dellin Betances Strikes Out The Side In Mets Win

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances pitched a scoreless seventh inning striking out the side in the Mets 11-6 win over the Nationals on Wednesday. It was his third scoreless appearance in a row after being tagged for four earned runs in 1/3 inning of work against the Braves back on July 31. Notwithstanding […]

Brandon Nimmo Hits Third Home Run

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo hit his third home run of the season in the Mets 11-6 win over the Nationals on Wednesday. Nimmo was an offensive spark plug for the Mets in their 11 run outburst leading off and playing center field. He went 3-for-5 with the solo HR and scored twice. Nimmo, […]

Michael Conforto Remains Hot On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 2-for-3 and drove in two runs in the Mets 11-6 win over the Nationals on Wednesday. Conforto also scored three times and walked once. Conforto is now batting .324 to go with a .425 on-base percentage, a .940 OPS, three home runs, and 11 RBI in 80 plate […]

Dominic Smith Crushes Another Home Run

New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith hit his third home run of the Season on Wednesday in the Mets 11-6 win over the Nationals. Smith went 2-for-4 with the solo HR and a two-run double, as he drove in three runs and scored twice. Though he has been inconsistent at the plate recently, Smith […]

Pete Alonso Breaks Out In Mets Win

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI, one walk, and three runs scored in the Mets 11-6 win over the Nationals on Wednesday. It was a much-needed performance for Alonso who had been struggling to the point where he was given the day off on […]

Robert Gsellman Named Starter for Mets on Wednesday

New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman was named the starter for the Mets on Wednesday when they face the Nationals. With the season ending injury to Noah Syndergaard (elbow), Michael Wacha (shoulder) on the injured list, and Marcus Stroman opting out for the 2020 season, the Mets are shorthanded in the rotation. The intent […]

Steven Matz Torched By Nationals On Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz was absolutely lit up by the Nationals on Monday over 4 1/3 innings pitched. On the same day teammate Marcus Stroman opted-out of the 2020 season, Matz allowed eight hits including three home runs, eight earned runs, and walked one, while striking out five. Matz has now given […]

Marcus Stroman Opting Out of 2020 Season

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (calf) surprisingly announced on Monday that he is opting out for the remainder of the 2020 baseball season due to concerns related to COVID-19. Stroman had been set to throw a simulated game on Tuesday as he was drawing closer to a return to the Mets after his […]

Seth Lugo Converts Third Save On Sunday

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo converted his third save of the season on Sunday in the Mets' 4-2 win over the Marlins. Lugo was called on to pitch the ninth inning and allowed just one walk and struck out one in his one inning of work. On the season, Lugo boasts a 2.00 […]

Andres Gimenez Remains Red Hot

New York Mets infielder Andres Gimenez went 3-for-4, including a double, with a stolen base and three runs scored in the Mets 4-2 win over the Marlins on Sunday. Gimenez is now batting .333 in 33 at-bats with three steals on the season. The rookie has been both an offensive and defensive sparkplug for the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Placed on 10-Day Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Stanton was injured in Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after sprinting to second base. This is a rough blow to Stanton owners and the Yankees especially given Stanton's hot start at the plate. On […]

David Peterson With Another Solid Outing

Although it did not constitute a quality start, New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson picked up the win in the Mets 8-4 victory over the Marlins on Saturday. Peterson (2-1) went five innings against Miami, allowing only two earned runs, three walks, and four hits, while striking out three. He now owns a 3.78 […]

Michael Conforto Homers Again on Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto hit his third home run of the season on Saturday in the Mets 8-4 win over the Miami Marlins. Conforto went 1-for-3 in the contest, with his two run home run. He is now batting .309 with three homers and eight RBI in 55 at-bats on the season. Conforto […]

Meet The Replacement Mets

The New York Mets have been hit with a rash of injuries to begin the shortened 2020 season. Well before summer camp began, starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow requiring Tommy John surgery in late March. In addition, starting pitcher Marcus Stroman suffered a torn muscle in […]

Jeurys Familia Regresses on Saturday Against Marlins

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia turned in a rough appearance in the Mets 8-4 win over the Marlins on Saturday. In just 2/3 innings pitched, Familia walked three of the five batters he faced, allowed one hit, and two earned runs. Familia now owns a bloated 5.68 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 6 […]

J.D. Davis Continues His Hot Streak

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and drove in four in the Mets 8-4 win over Miami on Saturday. Davis is now hitting .319 with three home runs and leading the Mets with 11 RBI in 47 at-bats on the season. Davis has a 12-game hitting streak […]

Dominic Smith Goes Deep Again

New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith hit his second home run of the Season on Friday in the Mets 4-3 loss to the Marlins. Smith went 1-for-4 in the contest, with a solo home run. Smith is now batting .227/.345/.545 with two home runs and eight RBI in just 22 at-bats. With the road […]

Braves and Phillies Game Postponed Due To Weather

Friday's game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to inclement weather. The teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday. Owners in daily lineup formats and DFS players should remove any Braves and Phillies in their lineups.

Joey Gallo Absent From Rangers Lineup On Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is absent from the lineup on Friday against the Angels due to a sore right wrist. This is the same wrist he had surgery on in 2019, but apparently the issue is not related. As a result, this should not be a cause for any concern at least at this […]

Jake Cronenworth Batting Fifth For Padres On Friday

San Diego Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth is again batting fifth for the Padres when they take on Luke Weaver and the Diamondbacks on Friday. Cronenworth is off to a hot start on the season posting a .318/.348/.727 line with one home run and three RBI in 23 plate appearances. Cronenworth has taken over everyday […]

Khris Davis Gets Start On Friday Against Righty

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis is in the lineup on Friday batting sixth against righty Zack Greinke of Houston. Davis is off to a very slow start on the season, hitting just .185 in 27 at-bats with one home run and four RBI. Davis will need to break out of his slump and put […]

Dominic Smith In Lineup At First Base For Mets On Friday

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith is in the Mets lineup on Friday against righty Humberto Mejia and the Marlins. Smith is batting sixth and makes for a great contrarian option at first base in DFS leagues on Friday. In 25 plate appearances so far this season, Smith is hitting an underwhelming .222, but […]

Amed Rosario Returns To Lineup On Friday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (quad) is back in the Mets lineup on Friday against the Marlins. Rosario will be playing shortstop and batting ninth against Humberto Mejia and the Marlins. Rosario has not appeared in a game since he hurt his quad and exited early from the Mets game on Monday against Atlanta. […]

Jeff McNeil Returns To Mets Lineup On Friday

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil (back) returned to the Mets lineup Friday against the Marlins. He will be batting second and playing left field. McNeil returns after a three-game absence due to an inter coastal strain issue. McNeil has opened 2020 on a tear with a .343 average in 35 at-bats. He will […]

Robert Gsellman Activated Off The IL

New York Mets relief pitcher Robert Gsellman (triceps) was activated off the injured list on Friday. Gsellman missed, roughly, the first two weeks of the 2020 season. In 2019, Gsellman produced a 4.66 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and struck out 60 in 63 2/3 innings pitched. Gsellman allowed only a 3.7% overall barrel rate and overall […]

Pete Alonso Zone Contact Percentage Way Down In 2020

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is off to a very slow start in 2020 batting just .180/.339/.240 in 62 plate appearances with one home run and four RBI. He has also struck out 20 times and has one multi-hit game this season. Despite the slow start, Alonso is confident he will turn it […]

Andres Gimenez Making Strong Case To Remain In Lineup

New York Mets infielder Andres Gimenez is now batting .353 over his last six games and has produced an overall .320/.346/.400 line with two stolen bases on the young season. With Robinson Cano (hip) on the IL and Amed Rosario (quad) day-to-day, the door is open for Gimenez to get regular playing time at either […]

Rick Porcello With Impressive Outing Against Nationals

New York Mets starting pitcher Rick Porcello turned in a very strong outing on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Porcello (1-1) went seven innings, allowing only five hits and one earned run while striking out four in the Mets' 3-1 win. Porcello recorded the win, which was the 150th win of his major league career. […]

Michael Conforto Remains Hot

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 1-for-4 with a two run home run in the Mets' 5-3 loss to the Nationals on Tuesday. Conforto, who homered off of Patrick Corbin, now has two home runs on the season which are both off of left handed pitchers. On the season, Conforto is batting .318/.412/.500, with […]