Michael Conforto Could Be Activated On Thursday

We all know at this point that New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) is just about certain for a return much sooner than the originally targeted May 1 date, and that return could come as soon as Thursday. Conforto took swings in the batting cage on Monday, and according to manager Mickey Callaway, it’s... Read More

Josh Donaldson Could Play The Field Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson has been dealing with a “dead arm” as of late, leading to him serving as the team’s designated hitter rather than holding it down at his normal place of third base. According to manager John Gibbons, though, Donaldson could return to third base on Tuesday. He did deal... Read More

Troy Tulowitzki Undergoes Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has undergone surgery to help the bone spurs he’s been suffering from in both of his heels. We know, we know, what a surprise. There doesn’t seem to be a timeline for his recovery, but Tulo was placed on the 60-day disabled list last week and is likely looking... Read More

Seth Lugo To Have First Start Skipped

New York Mets starting pitcher Seth Lugo was scheduled to make his first start of the season for the team’s second game of their series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, but with Monday’s game being snowed out, Lugo will now have his start skipped. For the remaining two games of the series, the Amazins... Read More

Mets-Phillies Postponed Due To Snow

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies were supposed to kick off their second series of the year on Monday, but the game has been postponed due to snowfall in New York. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on July 9. Starting pitcher Matt Harvey was set to take the... Read More

Anthony Swarzak To Have MRI

New York Mets reliever Anthony Swarzak left Saturday’s win over the St. Louis Cardinals with a sore left oblique and will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. After being re-evaluated on Sunday, doctors recommended the further testing. Swarzak said he felt the pain a few pitches before being forced... Read More

Anthony Swarzak Dealing With Sore Oblique

New York Mets reliever Anthony Swarzak was forced to leave the team’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals early on Saturday with a sore left oblique. Swarzak was one out away from completing the eighth inning, and had pitched 1 1/3 innings at that point. He had allowed one earned run on one hit (a... Read More

Justin Smoak Collects Three Hits In Win

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak had a massive breakout season in 2017; whether or not he could carry that over to 2018 was a much debated topic over the winter. So far, so good for Smoak. Against starting pitcher CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees, Smoak finished 3-for-4 two RBI and a... Read More

Marco Estrada Solid In 2018 Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada made his 2018 debut against the powerhouse New York Yankees on Saturday, and while he wasn’t spectacular, he was good enough to help his team come out on top. Estrada pitched seven innings, allowing three earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in... Read More

Jeurys Familia Records Four-Out Save

Throughout spring training, new New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway consistently communicated that the team would play the ninth inning by matchup, and not necessarily have a set closer. We never expected that to last, but even this early on, through two games Jeurys Familia has pitched the ninth inning on both occasions. On Sunday,... Read More

Yoenis Cespedes Hits First 2018 Homer

After battling a minor shoulder issue during spring training, health was just about the only thing fantasy owners were concerned about when it came to New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. After two games thus far, Cespedes looks pretty darn healthy. In a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Yo finished 1-for-2... Read More

Jacob DeGrom Effective In Debut

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom had an effective, albeit not an extended, outing in his 2018 debut. DeGrom threw five 2/3 innings, allowing only one earned run on four hits and a walk while striking out seven in a 6-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. DeGrom found himself with a bit of... Read More

Josh Donaldson To DH A Few More Days

Toronto Blue Jay third baseman Josh Donaldson served as the team’s designated hitter on Friday; he’s expected to remain in that role for at least a few more days in an attempt to recover from the “dead arm” he’s currently suffering from. In comical fashion, Donaldson short-armed several throws from third base on Opening Day,... Read More

Josh Donaldson Is Playing On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson is dealing with a “dead arm” issue at the moment, causing him to make some very questionable throws on Opening Day on Thursday. While Toronto manager John Gibbons says it’s not injury-related and isn’t a big deal, there had been some thought that Donaldson may get a day... Read More

Toronto Not Concerned About Josh Donaldson

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson (arm) made a few awkward throws, to say the least, on Opening Day on Thursday. While the 2015 American League MVP is apparently dealing with a “dead arm,” there’s no actual injury. According to manager John Gibbons, “We don’t think it’s a big deal, it’s just dead.” Donaldson didn’t... Read More

Amed Rosario Comes Up Big On Opening Day

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario, a former top prospect, has something to prove in 2018 after a somewhat lackluster MLB debut last summer. With one game in the books, Rosario showed why scouts thought so highly of him. He finished 2-for-4 with two RBI in the Amazins 9-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, coming... Read More

Noah Syndergaard Strikes Out 10

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard had himself quite the 2018 debut against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Thor began the campaign by throwing 85 pitches across six innings, allowing four earned runs on six hits while striking out 10 without any walks en route to a 9-4 win (but not a quality... Read More

Michael Conforto Could Return By April 5

The New York Mets had long been communicating a May 1 target return date for outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder), but as spring progressed it became clear he would be ready long before that. On Thursday, general manager Sandy Alderson told the media that Conforto could be ready to return as early as April 5. That’s obviously... Read More

Mets Place Dominic Smith On Disabled List

New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Thursday with a quadriceps injury. It’s been a disastrous start to 2018 for Smith, who many thought would seamlessly take over the first base gig full time to start the year. Unfortunately, the Mets went out and signed first baseman... Read More

David Wright Placed On Disabled List

New York Mets third baseman David Wright was placed on the 10-day disabled on Thursday with back and shoulder injuries. Wright was only placed on the 10-day disabled list for procedural purposes. He’ll likely end up on the 60-day disabled list soon enough. He hasn’t appeared in a game since May of 2016, and there... Read More

Mets Place Michael Conforto On Disabled List

The New York Mets placed outfielder Michael Conforto on the 10-day disabled list with a left shoulder injury. There's nothing to worry about here, as this was to be expected. Conforto seems well on his way to making his return in a couple of weeks rather than the original target date of May 1. There’s... Read More

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette To Start Year In Double-A

This is far from the most shocking news in the world, but stud Toronto Blue Jays prospects Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (third baseman) and Bo Bichette (shortstop/second baseman) are set to start the season in Double-A, according to Blue Jays President/CEO Mark Shapiro. This had been the expectation all along. While both are among the top... Read More

“Good Shot” At Michael Conforto Returning Early

Since as far back as we can remember, May 1st has consistently been the target date thrown out by the New York Mets for the return of injured outfielder Michael Conforto. This spring, however, Conforto’s recovery progress has made it clearly he has other plans. Conforto was expected to be extremely limited all spring without... Read More

Jason Vargas To Throw Again On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas has maintained the position that he won’t miss much time, if any, after undergoing surgery on his non-throwing hand on Tuesday. He continues to back up statement; Vargas is set to throw again on Friday after doing so on Thursday. Assuming that goes well, it seems as though... Read More

Jason Vargas Back With Mets

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas returned to the team on Thursday, just two days after undergoing surgery for a non-displaced fracture in his non-throwing right hand. Vargas is expected to start throwing again over the weekend, but as of now there is no timeline for when he’ll be ready to make his first... Read More

Michael Conforto Hopes To Return Before May 1

The New York Mets have been sticking to a May 1 return date for outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder), but Conforto apparently has other plans. Conforto recently returned to simulated game action, hitting two home runs on Wednesday, and is scheduled to play the field during a minor league game on Thursday. All projections did not have... Read More

Marcus Stroman To Make Spring Debut Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman got off to a rough start this spring, missing a chunk of time due to shoulder inflammation. On Wednesday, he’ll be making his Grapefruit League debut with a little over a week to go before Opening Day. As of now, Toronto has Stroman lined up to start the... Read More

Randal Grichuk, Devon Travis to Play On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (rib cage) and second baseman Devon Travis (knee) have been working their way back from injuries and both are in the lineup on Wednesday. Grichuk will serve as the designated hitter and hopes to see three at-bats after missing about a week with a sore rib cage. Travis, meanwhile, will be... Read More

Jacob deGrom Starting Minor League Game On Wednesday

With Opening Day a little over a week away, most MLB regulars spend the last few days of spring training ensuring they’re back into their normal daily routine for the season. That includes starting pitcher Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets, who is starting a minor league game on Wednesday. deGrom is working to... Read More

Yoenis Cespedes Received Cortisone Shot In Wrist

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was pulled from the Mets lineup on Tuesday with a sore wrist, receiving an X-ray that thankfully came back as negative. In addition, he received a cortisone injection for the wrist. It does not sound as if Cespedes is in any danger of missing Opening Day, but we’re getting... Read More