New York takes 3-game slide into matchup with Washington
New York will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Mets take on WashingtonAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRANDON NIMMO #9 - LEFT FIELDER - NEW YORK METS
23 HR •
90 RBI •
.224 AVG
23 HR
90 RBI
.224 AVG
Cubs beat Mets 4-3 on Heyward's single in 10th
Jason Heyward had a game-ending, pinch-hit single in the 10th after Dan Winkler stranded the bases loaded in the top of the inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 4-3...APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Thursday's lineup Nimmo (hip) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Nimmo is still dealing with right hip stiffness, so he'll be held out of the lineup as a precautionary measure for a second straight game. Kevin Pillar will take his place in center field Thursday, batting eighth.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Báez hits slam, Cubs get boost from Mets errors in 16-4 romp
Javier Báez hit a grand slam and the Chicago Cubs took advantage of a season-high four errors by the New York Mets in a 16-4 romp on a chilly night at Wrigley FieldAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tending to stiff hip Mets manager Luis Rojas said Nimmo was excluded from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs due to a stiff right hip, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
Impact Nimmo is expected to be available off the bench, so the hip issue doesn't appear to be a major concern. Kevin Pillar will pick up the start in center field with Nimmo out of the lineup for the first time in the Mets' 13 games this season.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets first day off Nimmo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Nimmo had started each of the Mets' first 12 games, producing a monstrous .490 on-base percentage while hitting out of the leadoff spot in each of the past 11 contests. He'll likely be getting a pre-planned rest day Wednesday, allowing Kevin Pillar to pick up a start in the outfield. Second baseman Jeff McNeil replaces Nimmo atop the order.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davies scheduled to start for Chicago against New York
The Mets will start David Peterson on Wednesday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesAPRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davies scheduled to start for Chicago against New York
The Mets will start David Peterson on Wednesday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesAPRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arrieta pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Mets on cool night
Jake Arrieta pitched five effective innings, Craig Kimbrel escaped a jam in the ninth and the Chicago Cubs used some aggressive baserunning to beat the New York Mets 3-1APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keeps raking Wednesday Nimmo went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Phillies.
Impact It's the third three-hit performance in the last five games for Nimmo, who just keeps getting on base. The 28-year-old sports a .464 batting average (13-for-28) and .583 OBP through eight games from the top of the Mets' order, but with most of the rest of the offense having sluggish starts to the year, he's only crossed the plate four times so far.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Peterson Ks 10, McCann homers as Mets beat Phils again, 5-1
David Peterson matched a career high with 10 strikeouts in six dominant innings and batterymate James McCann hit his first home run with the Mets, sending New York past the Philade...APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three RBI in Tuesday's nightcap Nimmo went 3-for-6 with two walks, a run scored and three RBI across both ends of Tuesday's doubleheader as the Mets swept the Phillies.
Impact The 28-year-old did a great job setting the table as the Mets' leadoff hitter in both games, drawing two free passes and scoring in the opener before lacing three singles and driving in three runs in the nightcap. Nimmo has reached base multiple times in all seven games to begin the season, and while he's still looking for his first homer. he boasts a scorching .435/.581/.565 slash line.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stroman pitches Mets past Phils 4-0 to sweep doubleheader
Back on the mound two days after an abbreviated start, Marcus Stroman tossed six spotless innings and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 for a doubleheader sweepAPRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chisholm homers off deGrom, says heater on 'lighter side'
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a stunning homer off an otherwise dominant Jacob deGrom, Trevor Rogers beat the two-time Cy Young Award winner for the second time and the Miami Marlins three...APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects three hits Nimmo went 3-for-5 with two doubles Thursday against the Marlins.
Impact Nimmo led off the bottom of the first inning with a double -- his first extra-base hit of the campaign. He added a single and an additional double to record his second consecutive multi-hit game. Nimmo has also already drawn five walks in four contests, putting him in a strong position to rack up runs as the team's primary leadoff hitter against right-handed pitching.
APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Strike three, you win! Mets beat Marlins on bizarre play
The Mets beat the Marlins when their batter was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. That pitch, however, was also a strike.APRIL 9, 2021
Home cooking: Mets win Citi opener vs Marlins on gift HBP
Jeff McNeil launched a tying homer in the ninth inning on his 29th birthday and the New York Mets were handed the winning run on a disputed hit by pitch for a bizarre 3-2 victory o...APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stroman sharp in return, Mets beat Phillies 8-4 for 1st win
Marcus Stroman tossed six sharp innings in his first start since 2019, Dominic Smith and Pete Alonso each hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8...APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2
The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the moundMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Looks ready for Opening Day Nimmo has gone 12-for-39 (.308) this spring with two doubles, a triple, a home run, a stolen base and a 6:10 BB:K this spring.
Impact The 27-year-old appears ticketed for the leadoff spot thanks to his .390 career OBP and 15.1 percent walk rate, and Nimmo has flashed his patience once again in Grapefruit League action. With Francisco Lindor added to the lineup behind him, Nimmo could threaten 100 runs scored in 2021 if he can stay healthy.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Nimmo, Carlos Correa and the players MLB Network's Top 100 list says we're underrating in fantasy MLB Network's Top 100 list looks at a lot of the same things fantasy players do; so why are there such big discrepancies? Salfino — on it.
MARCH 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm
Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn’t expect him to be in the bullpen on opening dayMARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF
Just over two weeks before opening day, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have begun talking about keeping him in town beyond this yearMARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alderson: `Some of our players aren’t defensive geniuses'
New York Mets president Sandy Alderson says he is emphasizing offense over defense but Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora Jr_ were brought in to help.”MARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nimmo getting extra spring training at-bats vs. lefties PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — In search of inspiration to become a more well-rounded hitter, Brandon Nimmo threw it back to a vestige of his childh...
MARCH 2, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
