Around MLB: Reeling Mets head down to D.C.
On Thursday, the Mets had a miserable day. First, they were forced to scratch ace RHP Noah Syndergaard from his planned matinee start against the Atlanta Braves due to biceps and shoulder discomfort. Then, early in the game against Atlanta, the Mets lost the anchor of their lineup, OF Yoenis Cespedes to a strained hamstring that will now send him to the disabled list. Finally, they saw substitute starting pitcher RHP Matt Harvey get hammered. All of this occurred in the r
Yankees Quick Hits by Bryan Revello - Baby Bombers Part 4
Welcome to the Baby Bomber Era The Yankees are experiencing a youth movement for the first time in a while and there are quite a few “Baby Bombers” with high expectations. Over the next few blogs, I will review a few of these players, where they stand and what can be expected. For Part 4, we will talk about a few more Baby Bombers that are working their way to the Majors. Blake Rutherford Blake Rutherford appears to be a blue chip prospect. At 6’3, this 19 year old outfielder
Around MLB: Struggling Mets prepare for the Collision in the Division (Round 1)
On Thursday night, the Mets lost to Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 at Citi Field. With the win, the Phillies took two out of three against the Mets in New York; it was the first time in seven tries, over two seasons, that the Phillies won a series against the Mets. The Mets have now lost five out of six since winning last Thursday night’s 16 inning marathon against the Marlins in Miami. The Mets’ early season record stands at 8-8 (3rd place NL East, 2.5 GB) and they now welcome
Around MLB: Mets stay hot in Miami, wrapping up from the West Coast, and Yankee trade thoughts
On Thursday night, the first-place New York Mets won an exciting, see-saw matchup 9-8 in 16 innings in Miami against the Marlins. Mets’ C Travis d’Arnaud went 4-for-6 and hit a game-winning HR in the top of the 16th against Miami LHP Adam Conley. It was d’Arnaud’s second HR on the young season, and most impressively, he hit it in the 16th after spending the entire game behind the plate. The Mets’ RHP Hansel Robles (2-0), pitching in his fourth straight game this week, earn
Yankees Quick Hits by Bryan Revello - Baby Bombers Part 3
Welcome to the Baby Bomber Era The Yankees are experiencing a youth movement for the first time in a while and there are quite a few “Baby Bombers” with high expectations. Over the next few blogs, I will review a few of these players, where they stand and what can be expected. For Part 3, we will talk about a few more Baby Bomber that were all acquired at last year’s trade deadline and should make an impact for the Yankees down the road. Justus Sheffield Justus Sheffield is a
Yankees Quick Hits by Bryan Revello - Baby Bombers Part 2
Welcome to the Baby Bomber Era The Yankees are experiencing a youth movement for the first time in a while and there are quite a few “Baby Bombers” with high expectations. Over the next few blogs, I will review a few of these players, where they stand and what can be expected. For Part 2, we will talk about a few Baby Bomber pitching prospects that are currently in the minor leagues, James Kaprielian James Kaprielian is the Yankees top starting pitching prospect. Before I get
Around MLB: NY Mets Opening Week notes, observations...and West Coast baseball
The New York Mets opened their 2017 campaign by taking two out of three games against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. The Mets starting pitching staff looks as advertised – dominant and powerful. Ace RHP Noah Syndergaard was brilliant in the opener against the Braves, throwing six overpowering innings (6 IPs, 0 ERs, 5 Hs, 7 Ks, 0 BB), before a blister on his right ring finger forced his premature exit. Jacob deGrom looked equally as strong in his season debut (6 IPs, 0
Around MLB: Mets ready for Opening Day....and 2017 MLB Predictions!
The New York Mets completed their 2017 Grapefruit League campaign on Thursday with a 5-4 victory over their AAA affiliate, the Las Vegas 51s, at First Data Field in Port St. Lucie, FL. The Mets finished the exhibition season with a 15-17 record, and now that slate is wiped clean and it’s time to head north. The 2017 regular season starts for New York on Monday, April 3rd, at Citi Field against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets possess a good mix of both confidence and urgency e