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Mets RHP Rafael Montero turned in his second straight quality start Saturday night, allowing one run on six hits in six innings during the Mets' 8-1 win over the Marlins at Citi Field. Montero kept the Marlins off the board until the sixth inning when Marcell Ozuna's RBI single plated Dee Gordon for the Marlins' only run of the game. In the end, Montero struck out five batters and walked three as he picked up his second win of the year.  Montero's outing came five days after he earned no-decision against the Yankees when he allowed two earned runs and struck out six batters across six innings of work. Over the last two starts, Montero has posted a 2.25 ERA with 11 strikeouts and five walks.  Continue to Article

August 20, 2017 11:26:am EST

The Mets (54-67) will play the rubber game of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins (59-62) at Citi Field on Sunday at 1:10 p.m. on SNY Who is starting today for the Mets?  Jacob deGrom (13-6, 3.35 ERA), who will try to rebound from a five-run outing against the Yankees on Tuesday. He has lost three of his last four starts. However, he owns a 2.07 ERA in home games during his career, second only to Clayton Kershaw (1.71 ERA) among active pitchers since 2014. Who is starting today for the Marlins? Adam Conley (5-5, 5.32 ERA), who pitched into the seventh inning against the Giants his last time out and allowed just three runs. He holds a 3.62 ERA since the All-Star Break. The Mets are going Continue to Article

August 20, 2017 11:09:am EST

With Curtis Granderson out of the Mets' clubhouse, Michael Conforto has emerged as the new voice of leadership, per NY Daily News' Daniel Popper. Though this is only his third season in the majors, Conforto is now one of the more experienced Mets in the locker room. Granderson joined Lucas Duda, Neil Walker, and Jay Bruce as veteran to be sent off to contenders this year.  However, manager Terry Collins believes Conforto should just focus on finishing out his season strong instead of worrying about leading at the moment.  "I think Michael really needs to focus on just finishing the year strong," Collins said. "There's enough going on right now with him that he needs to go just play. We'll worry Continue to Article

August 20, 2017 9:13:am EST

With Curtis Granderson out of the Mets' clubhouse, Michael Conforto has emerged as the new voice of leadership, per NY Daily News' Daniel Popper. Though this is only his third season in the majors, Conforto is now one of the more experienced Mets in the locker room. Granderson joined Lucas Duda, Neil Walker, and Jay Bruce as veteran to be sent off to contenders this year.  However, manager Terry Collins believes Conforto should just focus on finishing out his season strong instead of worrying about leading at the moment.  "I think Michael really needs to focus on just finishing the year strong," Collins said. "There's enough going on right now with him that he needs to go just play. We'll worry Continue to Article

August 20, 2017 9:13:am EST

Mets RHP Zack Wheeler has only been doing light throwing as he continues his rehab at the team's complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Terry Collins told reporters before Thursday's game. According to Collins, Wheeler has yet to be instructed to ramp up his throwing program. Wheeler was put on the disabled list July 25 with a stress reaction in his pitching arm. He missed the previous two seasons recovering from Tommy John surgery. He was also on the DL earlier this season with biceps tendinitis. "I sort of expected bumps in the road coming," Wheeler said in late July. "It's just unfortunate because everything -- elbow, shoulder -- feels great. And that's why it's so frustrating for me. The surgery Continue to Article

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