When a string of injuries to various body parts began during the middle of last season, Jacob deGrom was put on the shelf as the best pitcher in baseball. Now that he has returned, deGrom is making it clear that title still belongs to him. DeGrom threw six scoreless innings, in which he faced 20 … Continue reading Mets Top Phillies 1-0 on Jacob deGrom’s Pitching  →

Chris Bassitt was worthy of a gold star for his effectiveness and yet another for longevity Monday night.  The Mets had utilized their bullpen plenty in playing five games over  four days against the Braves, and extra rest for that group was a commodity, even a day after many of manager Buck Showalter’s top options … Continue reading Chris Bassitt Tosses Gem as Mets Beat Reds for Fourth Straight Win →

After a miserable few days in St. Louis, the Yankees got back to winning, snapping their season-high five-game losing streak with a 9-4 win over the Mariners at T-Mobile Park.  But it came with a cost, as Matt Carpenter suffered a fractured left foot in the first inning and could be lost for the season.  Against Seattle, … Continue reading Josh Donaldson, Jameson Taillon Lift Yankees Over Mariners to Snap Skid →

Strong starting pitching from David Peterson and Max Scherzer, plus standout offensive performances by Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, fueled the Mets to a doubleheader sweep of the Braves on a steamy Saturday at Citi Field, clinching the pivotal series victory. After Lindor and Peterson led the way to an 8-5 win in Game 1, Scherzer … Continue reading Mets Win Both Games of Doubleheader vs Braves →