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The Appalachian League announced Kingsport Mets OF Wagner Lagrange and 3B Rigoberto Terrazas have been named postseason All Stars.  This marks the first time since 2015 there were two Mets received such an honor.  The selection of these two players as All Stars did not come as a surprise

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are one a terrific run, and they are getting contributions from everyone on the roster.  The team is on the verge of clinching a spot in the Eastern League postseason.  This includes another great run for third baseman David Thompson. Over the Month of August,

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With the Mets having a double header on Sunday, the team is looking for a starter to pitch in the nightcap.  The Mets are tentatively hoping Seth Lugo will be able to make that start.  However, his ability to make that start will largely hinge on his bullpen tomorrow.

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As first reported by MMN‘s own Michael Mayer, St. Lucie Mets first baseman Peter Alonso was promoted to Double-A Binghamton, where he will help a Rumble Ponies team with their push for the postseason. In 82 games this season, Alonso hit .286/.361/.516 with 23 doubles, 16 homers, and 58

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Mets Captain David Wright took the first step towards a hopeful return to the Mets by serving as the St. Lucie Mets designated hitter. Wright was 0-4 in the game with two strikeouts. Ultimately, this assignment isn’t about results inasmuch as it is about Wright’s ability to play the

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Betsy Helfand of the Las Vegas Review-Journal spoke with Las Vegas 51s Pitching Coach Frank Viola regarding the status of a number of pitchers inthe Mets farm system: Tyler Pill (bone chips and spurs in elbow) and Josh Edgin (torn meniscus) have been sent to New York to meet

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On Saturday, Mets prospect Anthony Kay threw off the mound for the first time since he underwent Tommy John surgery last October.  The Mets had discovered Kay suffered from a torn UCL shortly after the team made him their second first round draft pick, 31st overall.  This led to

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With the Mets promoting a number of players to the majors, it creates an opportunity for some other players to step up and prove themselves.  Las Vegas 51s left fielder Jayce Boyd is taking full advantage of the opportunities he is getting. Over his past eight games, Boyd is

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Columbia Fireflies right-handed starter Harol Gonzalez has been promoted to St. Lucie, and he is slated to start tonight’s game against the Clearwater Threshers at 7:00 P.M. Gonzalez has made 20 starts for the Fireflies going 9-8 with three complete games, 3.56 ERA, 1.266 WHIP, and a 6.5 K/9. 

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Right-handed pitcher Ricky Knapp was demoted from Triple-A Las Vegas to Double-A Binghamton. In 25 starts this season, Knapp was 6-13 with a 5.97 ERA, 1.514 WHIP, and a 4.7 K/9. Opposing batters hit well against Knapp with a .308/.348/.492 batting line. Although, it should be pointed out some

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