Mets Junkies

  • Mets strike a deal with Reds

    The New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds agreed to a trade that will send outfielder Mark Payton to the Mets. In return, the Reds will receive cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Mets have transferred David Peterson to the 60-day injured list.

    Gem Tablak

  • Friday’s Pitching Preview & Lineup (7/23)

    The 50-43 New York Mets will play the first game of a three-game set against the 48-44 Toronto Blue Jays. After taking the series (2-1) against the Reds at The Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, the Mets look to take two of three here at home as well. Friday’s contest will feature a couple pitchers…

    Gem Tablak

  • Mets to acquire Rich Hill

    The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays. The deal is said to be done and is pending a physical. In 19 starts, the left-hander is 6-4 with an ERA of 3.87 while having struck out 91 batters in 95.1 innings pitched. Hill will likely be…

    Gem Tablak

  • MetsJunkies Recap: Mets shut Reds outs

    The Mets needed one thing in particular from Marcus Stroman, and it was to eat innings on Wednesday afternoon at The Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. The right-hander did exactly that, and gave the bullpen a well-deserved rest after pitching eight innings. The Long Island, New York native gave up just one in his outing…

    Gem Tablak

  • Wednesday’s Pitching Preview & Lineup 7/21

    The 49-43 New York Mets will play the last of a three-game set against the 49-46 Cincinnati Reds. After splitting the first two games, the Mets look to take the rubber match against this scrappy Cincinnati club. This afternoon’s contest will feature Long Island native Marcus Stroman on the hill. Stroman owns a 6-8 record…

    Gem Tablak

  • MetsJunkies Recap: Mets Fall Short; Continue to Struggle

    The New York Mets haven’t been exactly up to snuff while coming out of the All-Star break. While the Mets have been healthy with a couple of exceptions, they’ve still been struggling a bit in this early stages of the second half. The Cincinnati Reds hosted Tuesday’s contest at The Great American Ballpark and the…

    Gem Tablak