Rivera, Knapp Honored as Minor Leaguer Players of the Week
For the second week in a row, players from the Mets organization were honored by Minor League Baseball. T.J. Rivera of the Las Vegas 51s and Ricky Knapp of the St. Lucie Mets, were honored by MiLB for...
View ArticleP.J. Conlon Wins Seventh Straight in Fireflies Win 2-1
(Jacob Resnick/MetsMinors.Net) The Augusta GreenJackets (21-23) made their first visit to Spirit Communications Park to face the Columbia Fireflies and it was a low scoring affair as the Fireflies won...
View ArticleMMN Recap: Three 2-1 Victories, Becerra Doubles Twice
Photo Courtesy of Ed Delany Nashville 7, Las Vegas (24-19) 4 Box Score Our own Jennifer Nieves was at the game and the recap will be up soon. Binghamton 2 (18-24), Richmond 1 Box Score Knuckleballer...
View ArticleNimmo on Fire, Ynoa Loses First Decision
After a successful eight-game road trip during which the Las Vegas 51s (24-19) went 6-2, they returned home to Cashman Field in first place in their division. They sent Gabriel Ynoa to the mound, who...
View ArticleB’Mets Bullpen Shake up
According to Press & Sun Bulletin reporter Lynn Worthy, the organization is shaking up the bullpen in Binghamton. Sending struggling Mike Hepple (2-3, 6.30 ERA) and Kelly Secrest (0-1, 5.51)...
View ArticleMMN Interview: Fireflies Third Baseman David Thompson
Courtesy of Al Rabon About a third of the way though the Minor League Baseball season and Columbia Fireflies third baseman David Thompson has been one of the best run producers in baseball. On...
View ArticleMets Minors Probable Pitchers: Church Makes 2016 Debut
Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Las Vegas (24-19) vs Nashville (24-20) 10:05 PM ET Tunein, MiLB.tv Dilson Herrera 2B Brandon Nimmo CF T.J. Rivera DH Travis Taijeron RF Nevin Ashley C Gavin...
View ArticleAndrew Church Tosses Gem in Fireflies Debut
Last night the Columbia Fireflies (23-22) were only able to get two runs but in Tuesday night’s encounter with the Augusta GreenJackets (21-24) a San Francisco Giants affiliate was a different story...
View ArticleMMN Recap 05/24: Cecchini Doubles Twice in Return
Nashville 10 vs Las Vegas (24-20) 4 BOX SCORE The 51s weren’t able to beat Nashville for the second game in a row, losing to the Oakland Athletics Triple-A Affiliate 10-4. Sean Gilmartin got the start...
View ArticleMets Minors Prospect Pulse: Matt Oberste
(Photo Credit: Helene Haessler/MILB.com) Matt Oberste 1B/3B Player Profile Opening Day Age: 24 Bats/Throws: R/R Height/Weight: 6’2”, 220 lbs Position: 1B/DH/3B ETA: 2017 2016 MMN Prospect Rank: #53...
View ArticleMMN Probable Pitchers 5/25: Fireflies Complete Sweep
Las Vegas (24-20) vs Nashville (25-20) 10:05 PM ET Tunein, MiLB.tv Starting Pitcher: RHP Rafael Montero (2-1, 4.41) Game Notes: Gavin Cecchini was 3 for 4 with two doubles in his return to action...
View ArticleColumbia Sweeps Augusta with 7-4 Victory
The Columbia Fireflies (24-22) got just what they needed on this beautiful Wednesday afternoon in Columbia, a sweep of the Augusta GreenJackets (21-25). A four run fifth inning was enough to get them...
View ArticleMMN Recap 05/25: Prevost Tosses Gem, Nimmo Walks Four Times
Nashville Sounds 5 vs Las Vegas 51s (24-21) 3 F/12 BOX SCORE The 51s lost their third game in a row against the Triple-A Affiliate from the Oakland Athletics 5-3. The Nashville Sounds scored two in...
View ArticleAlvarez Claimed by Braves, Mazeika Moves into Top 30
Photo by Allen Greene Earlier in the week, the Mets designated lefty reliever Dario Alvarez for assignment. Yesterday, he was claimed by the Atlanta Braves and will report to AAA. Alvarez was ranked...
View ArticleMets Prospect Pulse: Alberto Baldonado Earns Promotion
Alberto Baldonado, LHP Player Profile Opening Day Age: 23 Bats/Throws: L/L Height/Weight: 6’2” 160 lbs Position: LHP ETA: 2018 2016 MMN Top Prospect Rank: #80 Background Baldonado signed as an amateur...
View ArticleMets Minors: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not
Photo Credit: @ernestdove It was difficult keeping it at three hitters, as T.J. Rivera it seems is always a worthy inclusion. Victor Cruzado is hitting the ball with authority in Binghamton, and...
View ArticleMets Minors Probable Pitchers 5/26: Lugo Goes for Vegas
Las Vegas (24-21) vs Nashville (26-20) 10:05 PM ET Tunein, MiLB.tv Starting Pitcher: Seth Lugo (3-2, 7.45) Richmond (15-21) beat Binghamton (18-27) 5-1 earlier today Box Score Wilmer Flores went 0 for...
View ArticleLas Vegas Blown Out, Swept by Nashville
Home cooking has apparently not been good to the Las Vegas 51s (24-22) on the current homestand as they suffered their fourth straight loss to the Nashville Sounds in a 13-2 drubbing Thursday night....
View ArticleMMN Recap 5/26: Flexen Sharp Again, Flores Ready
Nashville (27-20) 13, Las Vegas (24-22) 2 Box Score The 51s were swept in a four-game series by the Nashville Sounds knocking them from first place when the series started down to third place at it’s...
View ArticleLive From Tradition Field: Talking St. Lucie Mets Prospects After Win
It was Military Appreciation Day at Tradition Field on Thursday night and I was one of the lucky ones who was able to make it out to Port St. Lucie to watch the St. Lucie Mets defeat the Charlotte...
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