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Prospect Spotlight: Steven Matz Performing Well in Savannah

June 20, 2013Prospect Features1 Comment

There was a lot of excitement around the Mets organization and its fans on Tuesday… I mean Super Tuesday. We got a good glimpse of the future in New York, as Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler helped New York sweep their first doubleheader against the Braves since 1987. As

Mets Sign Fifth-Round Draft Pick, Jared King

By Former Writers

June 20, 2013Minor League News1 Comment

According to Jim Callis of Baseball America, the Mets have agreed to terms with their fifth-round draft pick, Jared King. He’s a college outfielder from Kansas State that could end up being slotted as a center fielder, and has a good bat while also being a switch hitter. King

Mets Trying to Relive 1980’s with 2013 Draft Class?

By Former Writers

June 20, 2013MLB DraftNo comments

Mike Kerwick of Baseball America made a comparison that would make any Mets fan want to run up and give him a hug. While New York made 41 picks in the 2013 MLB Draft, there were two selections that made him think back to the glory days in Flushing

Mets Minor League Starting Pitchers: June 20th

By Former Writers

June 20, 2013Minor League News1 Comment

Las Vegas 51s @ Tucson Padres, 10:05pm EST Rafael Montero (0-1, 2.25 ERA) vs. Brandon Kloess (2-2, 3.91 ERA) PCL League Scoreboard Montero got his first start with the 51s on June 15th as a permanent member of their starting rotation. The right-hander earned the no-decision against Colorado Springs,

Michael Fulmer Continues to Rehab From Knee Surgery

By Former Writers

June 20, 2013Minor League News3 Comments

Michael Fulmer is continuing his road to recovery from knee surgery earlier this spring. After throwing five innings last week in an extended spring training game, the right-handed pitcher threw another four innings on Wednesday. In talking with people on twitter, Fulmer said he’s expecting to make one more

Campbell’s Four RBI Day Propels 51s To 8-4 Win

By Former Writers

June 20, 2013Minor League News1 Comment

Las Vegas 8, Tucson 4 Eric Campbell went 2-for-4 with four RBIs and a run scored to lead the Las Vegas 51s to an 8-4 victory over the Tucson Padres on Wednesday. The 51s scored first, tallying four runs in the fourth inning. Campbell drove in a pair of

Dykstra Homers In Each Game, But B-Mets Split Double-Header

By Former Writers

June 20, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

Richmond 3, Binghamton 2 The frustration mounted early for the B-Mets in the opener. Richmond starter Carlos Torres walked five batters in his only two innings, but the B-Mets could not find a hit to crack the scoreboard. The Flying Squirrels broke through in the second. Binghamton starter Erik

Five-Run Inning Helps St. Lucie Barely Slide By Charlotte, 5-4

By Former Writers

June 20, 2013Minor League NewsNo comments

St. Lucie 5, Charlotte 4 The Mets rallied with a five-run fourth inning and held off the Charlotte Stone Crabs 5-4 on Wednesday at Tradition Field. The Mets have won seven of their last eight games and closed the first half of the season with four consecutive wins and

Oberste Slams First Pro Homer, But Cyclones Lose 5-2

By Former Writers

June 20, 2013Minor League News2 Comments

Staten Island 5, Brooklyn 2 After having their home opener rained out on Tuesday, the Cyclones were on the road again today as they fell to Staten Island 5-2. Miller Diaz didn’t start the 2013 season the way he wanted to, lasting only 4.2 inning, giving up five runs, two

Gavin Cecchini Talks About Dealing With Failure

By Former Writers

June 19, 2013Minor League News2 Comments

Mets’ 2012 first-round pick, Gavin Cecchini, was the focus of Adam Rubin’s weekly Farm Report on ESPN New York today. The shortstop is entering his second professional season in the New York organization. He will be forming an attractive double play combination with fellow middle infielder L.J. Mazzilli on

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