Jacob deGrom Once Again Crushes It In No-Decision

The words “no-decision” and “Jacob deGrom” have almost become synonymous in 2018, but alas, the New York Mets’ bullpen simply can’t get it done for their ace starting pitcher. Against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, deGrom was incredible once again, throwing scoreless seven innings while allowing only four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts. […]

Jeurys Familia Takes Blown Save Against Miami

New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia has been very, very good in 2018, but unfortunately he had himself quite the off day on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. Entering the ninth inning with a slim 1-0 lead, Familia melted down by allowing two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out one. […]

Brandon Nimmo Goes Yard On Wednesday

It feels like every day, we write something like “player X was the only source of offense for the New York Mets”. On Wednesday, that statement rang true with outfielder Brandon Nimmo being player X. In a 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins, Nimmo was the lone bright spot for the Amazins, finishing 2-for-3 with […]

Aaron Sanchez Has Decent Outing

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez attempted to rebound from his last poor start on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels, and while it wasn’t bad, it wasn’t great either. Sanchez actually didn’t allow any runs across five innings pitched, but he was particularly lucky to do so after walking five and striking […]

Tyler Clippard Disastrous In Blown Save

This is why you can’t trust Toronto Blue Jays reliever Tyler Clippard. While he has (or should I say, had) sparkling statistics on the season, Clippard is always prone to blowup outings that will simply ruin a fantasy owner’s day. After clean efforts in his first two save opportunities with normal closer Roberto Osuna on […]

Luis Guillorme Starting Against Marlins

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme has been a pleasant surprise with his bat in his short Major League career, and he’ll get a chance to continue that against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Guillorme is starting at third base and hitting seventh against right-hander Dan Straily. It makes sense that Guillorme would start today; […]

Jacob DeGrom Should Have Big Night Against Marlins

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom returned to his dominant from on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing one earned run on six hits while striking out a career-best 13. If that outing was any indication, deGrom should absolutely feast in an even more attractive matchup with the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Miami ranks dead […]

Aaron Sanchez Tries To Rebound In Difficult Matchup

It feels like we’re constantly writing “tries to rebound” in relation to Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez, but every time he seems to turn a corner he then seems to take two steps back. After getting touched up for four earned runs across four innings pitched last week against the Oakland Athletics, Sanchez […]

Kendrys Morales Sitting Against Tyler Skaggs

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales may have gotten into a groove over the last few days, but evidently the Jays would rather keep him on the bench on Wednesday against lefty Tyler Skaggs and the Los Angeles Angels instead of trying to keep it going. Morales has had himself a nice few days, […]

Steve Pearce Begins Throwing

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Steve Pearce began throwing over the last few days, the first step back in his rehab. Pearce was placed on the disabled list on May 3 after being diagnosed with a strained oblique; recently he hadn’t been cleared for baseball activities yet but this is obviously a step in the right […]

Randal Grichuk Starts Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk started his rehab assignment with High-A Dunedin on Tuesday, and it wasn’t the best nor the worst return for the 26-year-old. Grichuk finished 0-for-2 with two strikeouts, but did walk twice while serving as the team’s designated hitter. Normally this result would simply be dismissed as his first effort […]

Tyler Clippard Picks Up Second Save

It is becoming clear that the Toronto Blue Jays are more than set on reliever Tyler Clippard as their new closer in the wake of Roberto Osuna’s indefinite absence. Clippard saw the ninth inning once again on Tuesday in a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels, picking up his second save by pitching a […]

Josh Donaldson Emerges By Doubling Twice

Don’t look now, but we officially have a sighting of the old Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson. In a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, the slumping third baseman finished 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored. The former American League MVP hadn’t picked up a hit in the four games […]

Kendrys Morales Boosts Toronto Offense In Win

While Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales made headlines over the weekend for pitching a scoreless inning in a lopsided loss, he had people talking on Tuesday the good old fashion way – with his bat. In a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, Morales finished 2-for-3 with a home run […]

J.A. Happ Picks Up Crucial Jays Victory

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ has become the most reliable arm in the team’s rotation, and he proved that worth further on Tuesday by ending a four-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Angels in a 5-3 victory. Happ pitched seven innings, picking up the win by allowing two earned runs on three […]

Jose Reyes' Struggles Aren’t Getting Better

New York Mets infielder Jose Reyes had a very hot second half in 2017, but an equally scorching second half in 2018 is going to be just about the only thing that saves his season. Reyes has been terrible all season long, and it does not seem as though those struggles are going to change […]

Jose Bautista Has Semi-Successful Mets Debut

When outfielder Jose Bautista signed with the New York Mets on Tuesday, many were surprised to see him in the starting lineup right away. Hitting fifth and playing left field, Bautista’s debut in Queens was a semi-successful one. The Amazins may have lost to the Miami Marlins 3-1, but Joey Bats was sadly just about […]

Zack Wheeler Throws Second Quality Start In Three Tries

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler may have taken the loss against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, but he pitched well enough to win had his team scored some runs. In an advantageous matchup, Wheeler picked up the quality start by allowing three runs over six innings pitched on seven hits without any walks […]

Marcus Stroman Feeling Good After Throwing

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) started a throwing program on Monday and felt no ill effects afterward. Stroman is still a ways away from returning, but this is a great step in the right direction for him as he rehabs at Toronto’s spring training complex in Dunedin, Florida. Stroman has been on […]

Aledmys Diaz To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Aledmys Diaz (ankle) began running and doing agility drills over the weekend, and the next step for him is to begin a minor league rehab assignment. It sounds like that will happen by the end of this week, assuming no setbacks. An ankle sprain has kept Diaz on the disabled list since […]

Devon Travis In The Lineup Upon Being Recalled

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis was recalled on Tuesday and is immediately back in the lineup, hitting ninth against starting pitcher Garrett Richards and the Los Angeles Angels. It’s an interesting decision with normal second baseman Yangervis Solarte on the bench despite playing so well, but perhaps Solarte simply needs a day of […]

Blue Jays Recall Devon Travis

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis almost seems like a forgotten man these days, but he’s been recalled by the team from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. It’s uncertain what role he’ll play right away, as he’s been terrible at multiple levels this season. In 66 plate appearances for Toronto, Travis is slashing a putrid […]

Devin Mesoraco Sitting On Tuesday Against Marlins

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco (elbow) will not be in the starting lineup for the second game of the series with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. He’ll be available off the bench, however. During Monday’s game, Mesoraco was hit on the elbow by the backswing of Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson. X-rays were negative, […]

Kevin Plawecki To Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco may be playing well at the moment, but don’t forget about the injured catcher he’s playing in place of -- Kevin Plawecki (hand). Plawecki has been out with a broken bone in his right hand but will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday. If all […]

Zack Wheeler Is A Solid Option Against Fish On Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler may be frustrating and inconsistent, but he’ll likely be a pretty solid fantasy option against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. If you recall, Wheeler made his season debut against the Marlins in Miami on April 11 and struck out seven over seven innings pitched while allowing only one […]

Yoenis Cespedes Unlikely To Return On Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip) is first eligible to return from the disabled list on Thursday, but according to manager Mickey Callaway, that is unlikely to happen. Cespedes was placed on the disabled list last week due to a right hip flexor strain, an issue that’s been bothering him for some time this […]

Randal Grichuk To Begin Minor League Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (knee) has been cleared to start a minor league rehab assignment and has been assigned to High-A Dunedin. Grichuk has been out since the end of April due to a PCL strain in his right knee, but it sounds as though he’s been progressing well as of late after […]

J.A. Happ Has Difficult Matchup Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ has a difficult matchup against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, but you should be starting him anyway. Coming off a scoreless 10-strikeout performance across seven innings pitched against the New York Mets last Wednesday, Happ looked like he put his seven-run outing from the start prior against […]

Devin Mesoraco Continues Resurgence With Mets

If we told you before the season that New York Mets and former Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco would have a productive 2018, you’d have reasonably said such a thought was wishful thinking. That may not have happened as a Red, but since being traded to Queens, his bat has awoken with some consistent playing […]

Two More Hits For Michael Conforto Against Miami

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto has just about fully woken up from his extended slumber to start 2018. Against the Miami Marlins on Monday, Conforto finished 2-for-4. Both hits may have been singles, but there’s no doubting Conforto is starting to tear the cover off the ball again. He’s picked up hits in seven […]