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The Mets are not 30-35 simply because of weak talent, spending, coaching, and executive action or inaction. Yes, all of the above is a factor, but the big culprit begins and ends on the disabled list. The current DL is about to look like this, with six of these guys out another several weeks... In addition to the above eight players, the Mets have also played long stretches this season without Yoenis Cespedes, Travis d'Arnaud, Lucas Duda, Wilmer Flores, Steven Matz, and Seth Lugo, all of whom have spent significant time on the DL. In other words, in the span of just 65 games this season, they've put 14 of the 25 players from the Opening Day roster on the DL. And if you count Michael Conforto, Continue to Article

June 16, 2017 11:15:am EST

With last nights win, the Nationals have a 9.5 game lead in the NL East. Dusty Baker doesnt think the team will have any problem staying motivated even with a big lead in the division. Washington started their four-game, long-weekend series against the New York Mets 4-2 against their divisional rivals this season, with three of their four wins in Citi Field. Continue to Article

June 16, 2017 10:43:am EST

The Mets have won five of their last eight games, but remain five games under .500, 9.5 games behind the Nationals in the NL East and 10 games back of a Wild Card spot with 97 games left in the season... In case you missed it Thursday... Robert Gsellman allowed seven runs, the most in his big league career, in five innings as the Mets lost, 8-3, to the Nationals during the first game of a four-game series at Citi Field.  Juan Lagares left the game with a fractured IP joint in his left thumb, which is expected to keep him on the disabled list for at least two months. Michael Conforto was held out of the starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game. He pinch-hit for the second straight night Continue to Article

June 16, 2017 6:48:am EST

Washington Nationals lefty Gio Gonzalez improved to (10-1) in 15 career starts in Citi Field in the Nats 8-3 win over the Mets... Gio Gonzalez earned a win with 6 13 innings of work on the mound in Citi Field in April, over which he allowed just two hits, three walks and one earned run, improving to (9-1) in 14 career starts in the New York Mets home. Gonzalez was asked after his win in April what was working for him on the mound that night. Continue to Article

June 16, 2017 12:43:am EST