Mets Acquire Yoenis Cespedes

The Mets announced that they have acquired OF Yoenis Cespedes from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league pitchers Michael Fulmer and Luis Cessa. Cespedes is having a great year hitting .293 with 18 homers and 61 RBIs. This is a huge trade since Sandy Alderson needed to make a move to upgrade the offense after failing to get Carlos Gomez. Cespedes will add power to a lineup that already has Lucas Duda, Curtis Granderson, and Travis d'Arnaud returning tonight. Hopefully this will be the move that will help the Mets overtake the Nationals and win the division.

Game 102: Mets vs. Padres Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Daniel Murphy-2B
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Juan Uribe-3B
6. Michael Conforto-LF
7. Kevin Plawecki-C
8. Jon Niese-LHP
9. Juan Lagares-CF

The pitching matchup is Jon Niese ( 5-9, 3.75 ERA) vs. RHP Andrew Cashner ( 4-10, 3.93 ERA)

Game 101: Mets vs. Padres Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-3B
3. Kelly Johnson-2B
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Michael Conforto-LF
6. Kirk Niuwenhuis-CF
7. Wilmer Flores-SS
8. Anthony Recker-C
9. Bartolo Colon-RHP

The pitching matchup is Bartolo Colon ( 9-9, 4.60 ERA) vs. RHP Tyson Ross ( 6-8, 3.45 ERA)

Game 100: Mets vs. Padres Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Daniel Murphy-2B
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Juan Uribe-3B
6. Michael Conforto-LF
7. Kirk Nieuwenhuis-CF
8. Kevin Plawecki-C
9. Noah Syndergarrd-RHP

The pitching matchup is Noah Syndergarrd ( 4-5, 2.97 ERA) vs. RHP James Shields ( 8-3, 3.77 ERA)

Mets Acquire Tyler Clippard

The Mets announced today that they have acquired reliever Tyler Clippard from the Oakland A's in exchange for minor league pitcher Corey Meisner. The Mets received $ 1 million from the A's in cash.  Eric Goeddel was placed on 60 day DL as corresponding roster move. Clippard is a 2 time All-Star  who is having another solid season with 17 saves and a 2.79 ERA. He has 38 strikeouts in 38.2 innings. This will another huge acquisition for the Mets since they have now a set up man for Jeurys Familia. It makes the bullpen even stronger in addition to having Bobby Parnell and Jenrry Meija as options in the 7th inning.

Game 99: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Daniel Murphy-3B
4. Kelly Johnson-2B
5. Lucas Duda-1B
6. Michael Conforto-LF
7. Kirk Nieuwenhuis-CF
8. Kevin Plawecki-C
9. Jacob deGrom-RHP

The pitching matchup is Jacob deGrom ( 10-6, 2.18 ERA) vs. RHP Zack Grienke ( 9-2, 1.30 ERA)

Game 98: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Daniel Murphy-3B
4. Kelly Johnson-2B
5. Lucas Duda-1B
6. Michael Conforto-LF
7. Kirk Niuwenhuis-CF
8. Kevin Plawecki-C
9. Matt Harvey-RHP

The pitching matchup is Matt Harvey ( 8-7, 3.19 ERA) vs. RHP Zack Lee who is making his MLB debut.

Mets Place Jon Niese On Paternity Leave

The Mets announced that LHP Jon Niese has been placed on paternity leave. RHP Logan Verrett has been recalled from Triple A.

Mets Trade For Kelly Johnson and Juan Uribe

The Mets announced today that they have traded a Single and Double A player for 3b Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson from the Atlanta Braves. Johnson can play OF and also 2b and 3b. These moves will help upgrade offense. They also DFA'd John Mayberry Jr. It's about time the Mets improved the offense.

Game 97: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup- Michael Conforto's Debut!

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Daniel Murphy-3B
4. Wilmer Flores-2B
5. Lucas Duda-1B
6. Juan Lagares-CF
7. Michael Conforto-LF
8. Kevin Plawecki-C
9. Jon Niese-LHP

The pitching matchup is Jon Niese ( 5-8, 3.36 ERA) vs. LHP Ian Thomas ( 0-1, 5.23 ERA)

Mets Call Up Michael Conforto

The Mets announced today that they are going to call up top prospect LF Michael Conforto. Michael Cuddyer was placed on DL. Conforto was hitting .312 with 5 homers and 26 RBIs in Binghamton. He was a first round pick last year out of Oregon State. He was projected to be the most ML ready bat in the 2014 draft. Hopefully he can provide a spark and give the Mets some offense that they have desperately needed.

Game 96: Mets vs. Dodgerst Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Wilmer Flores-2B
4. John Mayberry Jr-LF
5. Eric Campbell-3B
6. Lucas Duda-1B
7. Juan Lagares-CF
8. Anthony Recker-C
9. Bartolo Colon-RHP
The pitching matchup is Bartolo Colon ( 9-8, 4.86 ERA) vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw ( 7-6, 2.68 ERA)

Game 95: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Daniel Murphy-3B
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Wilmer Flores-2B
6. Kirk Nieuwenhuis-LF
7. Kevin Plawecki-C
8. Noah Syndergarrd-RHP
9. Juan Lagares-CF

The pitching matchup is Noah Syndergaard ( 4-5, 3.05 ERA) vs. RHP Jordan Zimmermann ( 8-5, 3.27 ERA)

Game 94: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Daniel Murphy-3B
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Wilmer Flores-2B
6. Kirk Niewenhuis-LF
7. Kevin Plawecki-C
8. Jacob deGrom-RHP
9. Juan Lagares-CF

The pitching matchup is Jacob deGrom ( 9-6, 2.14 ERA) vs. RHP Joe Ross ( 2-1, 2.66 ERA)

Game 93: Mets vs. Nationals Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Daniel Murphy-3B
4. Wilmer Flores-2B
5. John Mayberry Jr-LF
6. Eric Campbell-1B
7. Juan Lagares-CF
8. Anthony Recker-C
9. Matt Harvey-RHP

The pitching matchup is Matt Harvey ( 8-6, 3.07 ERA) vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez ( 6-4, 3.99 ERA)

Mets Send Down Johnny Monell and Recall Anthony Recker

The Mets announced after the game today that they have sent down catcher Johnny Monell to Triple A Las Vegas and recalled Anthony Recker. Monell was only hiting .178. Recker was hitting .293 with 7 homers and 19 RBI's in 21 games in Triple A. In 19 major leagues games this year, he hit .143 with 2 homers and 3 RBIs. Hopefully Recker can provide some offense until Travis d'Arnaud returns.

Game 92: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Juan Lagares-CF
2. Daniel Murphy-3B
3. Michael Cuddyer-LF
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Wilmer Flores-2B
6. John Mayberry Jr-RF
7. Kevin Plawecki-C
8. Ruben Tejada-SS
9. Jon Niese-LHP

The pitching matchup is Jon Niese ( 5-8, 3.61 ERA) vs. LHP Tim Cooney ( 0-0, 4.34 ERA)

Game 89: Mets vs. Cardinals Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Wilmer Flores-2B
3. Daniel Murphy-3B
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Kevin Plawecki-C
6. Kirk Nieuwenhuis-LF
7. Ruben Tejada-SS
8. Noah Syndergarrd-RHP
9. Juan Lagares-CF

The pitching matchup is Noah Syndergarrd ( 4-4, 3.11 ERA) vs. RHP Lance Lyn ( 6-5, 2.90 ERA)

Jacob Degrom Dominates In All-Star Game

Last night, Mets starter Jacob deGrom had an incredible All Star Game debut. He struck out the side in the 6th inning on only 10 pitches. It was an amazing performance and so much fun to watch. I'm glad that Jacob was able to show a national audience how dominant he is. Met fans have known this for quite some time.

Game 89: Mets vs. Diamondbacks Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-3B
3. Wilmer Flores-2B
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Kirk Nieuwenhuis-LF
6. Johnny Monell-C
7. Ruben Tejada-SS
8. Jon Niese-LHP
9. Juan Lagares-CF

The pitching matchup is Jon Niese ( 4-8, 3.58 ERA) vs. RHP Rubby De La Rosa ( 6-4, 4.84 ERA)

Game 88: Mets vs. Diamondbacks Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Juan Lagares-CF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Michael Cuddyer-LF
4. Wilmer Flores-2B
5. Lucas Duda-1B
6. John Mayberry-RF
7. Kevin Plawecki-C
8. Eric Campbell-3B
9. Matt Harvey-RHP

The pitching matchup is Matt Harvey ( 7-5, 3.60 ERA) vs. LHP Patrick Corbin ( 1-0, 3.60 ERA)

Game 87: Mets vs. Diamondbacks Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Daniel Murphy-3B
4. Wilmer Flores-2B
5. Lucas Duda-1B
6. Michael Cuddyer-LF
7. Kevin Plawecki-C
8. Noah Synderagarrd-RHP
9. Juan Lagares-CF

The pitching matchup is Noah Syndergarrd ( 3-4, 3.38 ERA) vs. RHP Chase Anderson ( 4-2, 3.71 ERA)

Steven Matz Placed On DL

Mets LHP Steven Matz has been placed on DL. Danny Muno has been called up as corresponding roster move.

Mets LHP Steven Matz Is Going On DL

The Mets announced today that LHP Steven Matz ( 2-0, 1.32 ERA) is headed to the DL with a significant lat injury. He will miss at least several weeks. This is very disappointing news since Matz was off to an amazing start and won his first 2 games. Hopefully this isn't as serious as it appears to be. They need Steven Matz to be healthy going forward since he is a huge part of their future.

Should The Mets Trade For Geraldo Parra?

There has been a lot of talk about the Mets can upgrade their offense. There has a lot of speculation about whether the Mets will trade for big bats such as Troy Tulowitzki or Justin Upton. However, I think that trading for Brewers outfielder Geraldo Parra makes perfect sense. He is hitting .309 with 8 homers and 26 RBI's. He has hit 20 doubles, scored 70 runs, and has an OPS of .870. He can play all 3 OF positions and has a really strong arm. He can also beat leadoff, which is something the Mets really need. I think that if Sandy Alderson was able to trade for Parra, the Mets offense would instantly be improved as well as having as having a stronger outfield defense.

Game 86: Mets vs. Giants Starting Lineup And Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Daniel Murphy-3B
4. Wilmer Flores-2B
5. Lucas Duda-1B
6. Kevin Plawecki-C
7. Eric Campbell-3B
8. Jacob deGrom-RHP
9. Juan Lagares-CF

The pitching matchup is Jacob deGrom ( 8-6, 2.30 ERA) vs. RHP Jake Peavy ( 0-3, 6.43 ERA)

Game 85: Mets vs. Giants Starting Lineup And Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Daniel Murphy-3B
4. Wilmer Flores-2B
5. Lucas Duda-1B
6. John Mayberry-LF
7. Kirk Nieuwenhuis-CF
8. Kevin Plawecki-C
9. Bartolo Colon-RHP

The pitching matchup is Bartolo Colon ( 9-4, 4.55 ERA) vs. RHP Matt Cain ( 0-1, 9.00 ERA)

Jenry Meija Is Back After 80 Game Suspension

Mets reliever Jenrry Meija is eligible to play in tonight's game after being suspended for 80 games due to taking PEDs. Logan Verrett was sent to Triple A as corresponding roster move. This will help the Mets bullpen a lot and give them another option to use as a set up for Jeurys Familia in the 8th inning along with Bobby Parnell.

Game 84: Mets vs. Giants Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Daniel Murphy-3B
4. Wilmer Flores-2B
5. Michael Cuddyer-LF
6. Kirk Nieuwenhuis-LF
7.  Johnny Monell-C
8. Jon Niese-LHP
9. Juan Lagares-CF

The pitching matchup is Jon Niese ( 3-8, 3.90 ERA) vs. RHP Chris Heston ( 8-5, 3.78 ERA)

Mets Call Up Kirk Nieuwenhuis

The Mets announced today that OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis will be called up from Triple A in Las Vegas. Darrell Cecillani will be sent down as corresponding roster move. Nieuwenhuis hit .293 with 7 homers and 20 RBI's in Vegas. He has only hit .100 combined with the Mets and Angels. I don't see why this move makes sense since Kirk has not shown he can hit at big league level. I would have rather have him come up if Michael Cuddyer was placed on DL.

Game 83: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-3B
3. Lucas Duda-1B
4. Wilmer Flores-2B
5. Michael Cuddyer-LF
6. Johnny Monell-C
7. Ruben Tejada-SS
8. Steven Matz-LHP
9. Juan Lagares-CF

The pitching matchup is Steven Matz ( 1-0, 2.35 ERA) vs. RHP Mike Bolsinger ( 4-2, 2.76 ERA)

Game 82: Mets vs. Dodgers Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup ( Happy Independence Day!)

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Daniel Murphy-3B
3. Lucas Duda-1B
4. Wilmer Flores-2B
5. Darrell Cecilinai-LF
6. Ruben Tejada-SS
7. Kevin Plawecki-C
8. Matt Harvey-RHP
9. Juan Lagares-CF

The pitching matchup is Matt Harvey ( 7-5, 2.99 ERA) vs. RHP Zack Grienke ( 6-2, 1.58 ERA)

What Is Wrong With The Mets?

Today the Mets lost 6-1 and were swept by the Chicago Cubs. They scored only 1 run in 3 games. The offense looks lifeless and can't even get runners in scoring position. The only run that was driven in was a RBI double by Curtis Granderson. As bad as the team's offense is, the fundamentals are just as bad. Today, Daniel Murphy made an error which led to a run and was also picked off 1b in the first inning. Last night, Ruben Tejada was thrown out at 3b in the 8th inning in a one run game after missing a sign on a squeeze play. It's becoming harder to watch this team day after day. There is no accountability in the organization. Sandy Alderson has not improved the offense at all. He just makes jokes about it and says the media is acting like Panic City. Under Terry Collins as manager, the team has the worst fundamentals and doesn't know how to make the routine plays or run the bases properly. I'm sick of the ineptitude of this organization. Going back to 2009, the team has gotten worse every season. It's disheartening to see such a great pitching staff and star closer's efforts wasted by an awful offense and poor defense. I'm becoming fed up and I'm so frustrated and angry by how unwatchable this team is. Mets fans deserve better. We've waited long enough.

Game 80: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Darrell Ceciliani-CF
3. Daniel Murphy-3B
4. Lucas Duda-1B
5. Wilmer Flores-2B
6. Eric Campbell-LF
7. Johnny Monell-C
8. Jacob deGrom-RHP
9. Ruben Tejada-SS

The pitching matchup is Jacob deGrom ( 8-5, 2.15 ERA) vs. RHP Jake Arierta ( 7-5, 2.94 ERA)

Game 79: Mets vs. Cubs Starting Lineup and Pitching Matchup

Mets Starting Lineup
1. Curtis Granderson-RF
2. Ruben Tejada-SS
3. Lucas Duda-1B
4. Daniel Murphy-3B
5. John Mayberry Jr-LF
6. Wilmer Flores-2B
7. Kevin Plawecki-C
8. Juan Lagares-CF
9. Bartolo Colon-RHP


The pitching matchup is Bartolo Colon ( 9-6, 4.89 ERA) vs. LHP Jon Lester ( 4-6, 4.03 ERA)