Palladino: Aches And Pains Could Jeopardize Mets' Playoff Hopes
Regardless of their offensive resurgence of late, the Mets have long-term health issues that almost certainly will take a toll on the daily lineup.
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Regardless of their offensive resurgence of late, the Mets have long-term health issues that almost certainly will take a toll on the daily lineup.
Bartolo Colon threw 7 2/3 strong innings Thursday night and doubled to begin a four-run third inning for the New York Mets, who went on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 at Citi Field.
Mets captain David Wright had surgery Thursday to repair a herniated disc in his neck.
The team announced Thursday that outfielder Juan Lagares was placed on the disabled list with a sprained right thumb. The Mets recalled Ty Kelly from Triple-A affiliate Las Vegas 51s.
Noah Syndergaard carried a shutout into the ninth inning Wednesday night and the New York Mets snapped out of an offensive funk by delivering a season-high 19 hits in an 11-2 win over Pittsburgh.
Jameson Taillon carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his second major league start and earned his first career win by allowing two hits over eight shutout innings Tuesday night, when the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 4-0.
The third baseman was placed on the disabled list June 3 with a herniated disc in his neck and was expected to miss at least six to eight weeks.
Terry Collins' club is struggling to stay on its feet. The Mets are banged up, flat and lifeless.
Collins, 67, was taken to a hospital Sunday for precautionary tests after not feeling well before the Mets' series finale at Milwaukee.
The Mets have banked on the baseball truism that pitching wins. But even a staff as young and gifted as they have needs some support from the batter's box.
The rookie lefty has allowed 10 runs, seven earned, in those three outings spanning 16 2/3 innings.
It all started with Giants ace Madison Bumgarner saying he wanted into the Home Run Derby and now other aces are following suit.
Zach Davies tossed six-plus strong innings of three-hit ball before the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 5-3 win on Sunday over the mistake-prone New York Mets, who played without ill manager Terry Collins.
Mets manager Terry Collins was being taken to a hospital on Sunday for precautionary tests after not feeling well before New York's series finale against Milwaukee.
Matt Reynolds drove in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning as the New York Mets extended their winning streak to three games with a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night at Miller Park.
