Series Thread: Phil. Phillies @ NY Mets (9/22-25)

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Terry Collins acknowledged it's probably a bullpen role or nothing for Steven Matz at this point. Matz was scratched from Friday's planned return because of continued shoulder discomfort. He has not appeared in a game since Aug. 14.

Wilmer Flores may be done for the season. He remains not close to being capable of swinging a bat. Flores injured his right wrist in a plate collision in Atlanta two weeks ago and has been diagnosed with a bone bruise. He since has received two cortisone shots.

Noah Syndergaard will throw a bullpen session at Citi Field on Saturday in an attempt to be ready for a start on Monday or Tuesday, according to Roger Rubin at Citi Field. Syndergaard originally had been scheduled to start Saturday, but was scratched due to strep throat.

 

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Asdrubal Cabrera continues to demonstrate his toughness.
He starts the night after fouling a ball off his right knee area.
Sean Gilmartin starts for Noah Syndergaard.
Lucas Duda gets a second straight start at first base.
Michael Conforto gets rewarded for Friday's three-run homer.

Here's the Mets lineup for Saturday's 7:10 p.m. ET game against the Phillies.

Reyes - 3B
Cabrera - SS
Cespedes - LF
Granderson - CF
Johnson - 2B
Conforto - RF
Duda - 1B
d'Arnaud - C
Gilmartin - LHP

 

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The Cards beat the Cubs today 10-4...but hopefully the Padres can beat the Giants again tonight.

 

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Wild Card lead shrinks.....Just 1 week to go.

Wild-card-leading Mets find silver lining after rally comes up short

 

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NL Wild Card Watch.....9/24...(only 7 games to go)

WC #1
Mets (tied)
Giants (tied)

WC #2
Cardinals -0.5
Pirates - 4.5
Marlins -5.0

 

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• Morning Briefing: Last call at Citi Field?

NEW YORK -- Sunday marks the final regular-season home game of 2016 at Citi Field. But is it the final game at the ballpark this year ... period?

Stay tuned.

With exactly one week remaining in the regular season, the New York Mets (82-73) and San Francisco Giants (82-73) are tied for the National League’s wild-card spots, with the St. Louis Cardinals (81-73) only a half-game behind.

The Mets conclude their final homestand on Sunday at 1:10 p.m. ET as Robert Gsellman (2-2, 3.13 ERA) opposes Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Jake Thompson (3-5, 5.62).

 

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Here is the Mets lineup for Sunday's 1:10 p.m. ET series finale against the Phillies at Citi Field:

Jose Reyes 3B
Asdrubal Cabrera SS
Yoenis Cespedes LF
Curtis Granderson CF
Jay Bruce RF
T.J. Rivera 2B
James Loney 1B
Rene Rivera C
Robert Gsellman RHP

 

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R.I.P. Jose Fernandez #16

Mets mourn Fernandez day before Marlins series

 

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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Cabrera, Reyes help Mets rout Phils 17-0 in home finale

 

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Yoenis Cespedes said the Mets will bring the Fernandez jersey that was taped to the dugout wall at Citi Field to Miami and again display it on Monday to show their support.

Noah Syndergaard said he is healthy and ready to pitch Tuesday in Miami after dealing with strep throat and getting scratched Saturday against the Phillies.

 

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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Cabrera, Reyes help Mets rout Phils 17-0 in home finale

Did they cover the spread?

 

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Mets win home finale at Citi Field, but will there be postseason encore?

NL Wild Card Watch.....9/25...(only 6 games to go)

WC #1
Mets

WC #2
Giants
Cardinals -0.5
Marlins - 4.5
Pirates - 4.5