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Rejoice! April is over, and the Mets are 1-0 in May thus far after a win to begin a three-game series against the Angels out west. The Amazins fell behind early on, but managed to claw their way back, and a Ronny Mauricio solo homer gave them a 4-3 lead that they would not relinquish.
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While speculation has continued to run amok about Carlos Mendoza’s job security, the Mets came out and said that they would not be firing their beleaguered manager for the time being.
While many would like to see the Mets make a managerial change, history suggests such a move is unlikely to make a meaningful difference.
Christian Scott pitched much better for the Mets last night after a rough first outing.
Prior to yesterday’s game, the Mets optioned Eric Wagaman back to Triple-A to make room on the major league roster for the recently claimed Andy Ibáñez.
It is fair to say that the current state of the Mets is in large part the result of a number of moves from David Stearns that have not worked out.
There were a lot of brutally awful moments for the Mets in the first month of the season.
A.J. Minter is on the verge of making his return to the Mets after a lengthy rehab process.
Jack Wenninger has been a workhorse in the Mets’ farm system and continues to inch closer to the majors.
Pete Alonso is back in New York for a series with the Yankees and discussed his departure from the Mets once more.
David Wright was in attendance at last night’s game and joined Steve Gelbs in eating a hot dog.
Around the National League East
The Braves fell behind 6-0 early on, but because the devil magic is working in their favor this year, they roared back for an 8-6 victory.
Break up the Phillies! Don Mattingly remains undefeated as manager after Philadelphia defeated the Marlins 6-5.
Jacob Misiorowski left yesterday’s start with an injury, but not before dominating the Nationals’ bats en route to a 6-1 loss for Washington.
The Nationals have inked old friend Max Kranick to a deal as the former Met looks to make his way back from injury.
Around Major League Baseball
Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff is hitting the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.
Ryan Pepiot has been on the shelf all year for the Rays, and that will continue to be the case with him set to undergo season-ending hip surgery.
More pitching injury news: Ryan Helsley is on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, though the Orioles don’t think he will miss significant time.
Several rookies have been impressing people in baseball this year—including a certain Mets pitcher.
FanGraphs examined the question of whether midseason managerial firings tend to be beneficial for teams.
Who will be some of the big names moved at this year’s trade deadline?
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore previewed the weekend series in Anaheim.
Steve Sypa examined how the Mets’ top prospects performed in the month of April.
This Date in Mets History
Edgardo Alfonzo recorded his first major league hit on this date in 1995.
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