JACOB DEGROM NEWS

Peterson wins MLB debut, Mets beat Red Sox 8-3

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JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB returns with thrills; red flags remain after 1st weekend

Major League Baseball returned to action this weekend with a flourish of highs and lows as the sport attempts to play a 60-game regular season amid a coronavirus pandemic still pla...

JULY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ozuna homers off Díaz, Braves beat Mets in new extras format

Marcell Ozuna hit a tying homer off shaky closer Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, Dansby Swanson scored automatic runner Adam Duvall with a leadoff single in the 10th...

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Dominant pitching, Buffalo in big leagues

Pretty much all Major League Baseball teams have some extra arms in the bullpen thanks to this year's 30-man rosters to start the season

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olson's grand slam in 10th sends Athletics past Angels 7-3

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Céspedes homers as DH in return, Mets edge Braves 1-0

Yoenis Céspedes came back with a bang, taking immediate advantage of the new designated hitter rule in the National League by launching a home run that sent Jacob deGrom and the Ne...

JULY 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominant in Opening Day start DeGrom fired five scoreless innings in Friday's win against the Braves but didn't factor into the decision. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out eight.

Impact DeGrom's health was a question heading into Opening Day as he dealt with back tightness over the end of camp, but he was in full form Friday. The back-to-back NL Cy Young Award winner threw 72 pitches while only allowing two baserunners, but he was unable to get much run support from the Mets, a problem that's plagued him over the past few seasons. Despite the no-decision Friday, the 32-year-old's 2020 season got off to a good start against Atlanta's potent lineup. DeGrom's next start should come Wednesday against the Red Sox.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Best Opening Day Pitching Duels

Pitching will be paramount in this 60-game season, Jason McIntyre explains. And that will be on full display on Friday.

JULY 24, 2020

Mets and Braves meet on opening day

Atlanta visits New York for opening day

JULY 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday Sports in Brief

JULY 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets starter Marcus Stroman sidelined with torn calf muscle

Marcus Stroman has a torn muscle in his left calf, a major blow to the New York Mets two days before their season opener

JULY 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season Preview: Can Luis Rojas be the right guy for Jacob... Of the 57 players in New York’s player pool, 22 were managed by Rojas in the minors.

JULY 22, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

DeGrom honored to start Opening Day for Mets again For Jacob deGrom, Opening Day is still Opening Day, even if it happens in an empty ballpark on a sweltering July afternoon instead of a pack...

JULY 21, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Mets longtime PR man Horwitz reflects on early challenges

In nearly four decades as the head public relations man for the New York Mets, Jay Horwitz saw plenty

JULY 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jacob deGrom seems ready for Mets Opening Day Jacob deGrom appears ready for Opening Day. The right-hander had a successful return to the mound in a simulated game at Citi Field on Sunda...

JULY 20, 2020 • NYPOST.COM

MLB Award Favorites

Betts. Trout. Cole. And more. Here are the odds on the MVP, Rookie of the Year, and Cy Young races in both leagues.

JULY 19, 2020

DeGrom won't face Yanks Sunday but will pitch in sim game Jacob deGrom will not face the Yankees this weekend, but he still is slated to pitch Opening Day. That is according to manager Luis Rojas, w...

JULY 17, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

MLB News: Injury Updates on Jacob deGrom, Masahiro Tanaka and Cole Hamels The start of the 2020 MLB season is less than one week away, but most teams are facing some level of uncertainty either due to the coronavir...

JULY 17, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Set for sim game DeGrom (back) felt loose following his bullpen session Friday and will throw a simulated game Sunday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Barring setbacks, it doesn't appear that the back soreness that deGrom has been dealing with in recent days will wind up costing him any starts. He'd been lined up to pitch in an exhibition game against the Yankees on Sunday, but the Mets adjusted their plans slightly. He'll still pitch that day, however, and is expected to throw 50-60 pitches, which lines him up to throw somewhere close to 80 pitches Opening Day against the Braves.

JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob deGrom says he’s OK, and the Mets need him to be right “I must have slept wrong,” a healthy-looking Jacob deGrom theorized Thursday at Citi Field, and the ace proceeded to outline a plan that wou...

JULY 17, 2020 • NYPOST.COM

As MLB 60-game season draws near, careful optimism prevails

With the start of Major League Baseball’s shortened season a week away, games in empty stadiums and strange extra-inning rules are on the verge of becoming reality

JULY 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plans to pitch Opening Day DeGrom (back) said he feels good and plans to pitch against the Braves on Opening Day, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact DeGrom exited Tuesday's intrasquad matchup after experiencing back tightness, but an MRI came back clean and he appears on track to start the regular-season opener as scheduled. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the righty is scheduled to throw a bullpen Friday before facing the Yankees in a scrimmage Sunday. If all goes well, deGrom is hoping to throw 60-65 pitches Sunday before ramping up to around 80-85 pitches in the July 24 season opener.

JULY 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Mets get good news after MRI on Jacob deGrom

Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets averted a serious scare Wednesday when an MRI showed nothing to be concerned about, according to a person familiar with the situation

JULY 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jacob deGrom getting MRI on back Mets ace Jacob deGrom was scheduled for an MRI on his stiff back Wednesday, manager Luis Rojas said. Rojas considered deGrom day to day and...

JULY 15, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

MRI appears clean DeGrom's MRI on his back Wednesday didn't show anything concerning, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact DeGrom left Tuesday's intrasquad matchup after one inning since he was experiencing back tightness, but his MRI shows that he appears to have avoided anything too serious. The Mets consider him day-to-day, but he could face some slight limitations even if he's ready to play by Opening Day, which is scheduled for July 24.

JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE