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The New York Mets are still battling with the Atlanta Braves for the top spot in the National League East. They currently hold a one game lead, but that’s not an extremely comfortable lead, and it’s clear the stakes are huge. Whichever team wins the division will automatically advance to the National League Division Series, […]

New York Mets starter Chris Bassitt has been a huge part of the Mets’ turnaround as one of the best teams in the league with a 90-55 record. An All-Star in 2021, Bassitt has carried over that form in New York, pitching to the tune of a 3.44 ERA in 165 innings pitched (27 starts). […]

The New York Mets have struggled to keep their pitchers healthy this season. Both Jacob DeGrom and Max Scherzer have spent significant time away from the ball club with their respective injuries. And, most recently, Chris Bassitt was placed on the IL due to COVID-19. Bassitt self-tested and reported a positive COVID-19 test last week, […]

The majority of news in reference to New York Mets pitchers as of late has been negative. Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom, and Tylor Megill are all currently on the injured list. However, the Mets finally had some positive news stem from their pitching rotation. New York and Chris Bassitt agreed to a 1-year, $8.8 million […]

The New York Mets have been hit by pitches an MLB-leading 18 times through just 19 games played. Not only that, but Mets batters, such as star first baseman Pete Alonso, have been plunked in the head, which has manager Buck Showalter concerned about the safety of his players. With three more players, including Alonso […]

The New York Mets have won their first three series and have the best starting pitching in the majors so far this season. Amazingly, Jacob deGrom hasn’t contributed to any of it. While the Mets ace recovers from his shoulder injury, the rest of he team’s staff is trying their best to replicate his production. […]

Months after the New York Mets hauled in three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer on a blockbuster multiyear deal, the front office has now once again bolstered the starting rotation with a key move. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Mets have traded for Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt. The New York Mets […]

The Oakland Athletics rejoiced as they activated pitcher Chris Bassitt and he made a start, his first since leaving the game after being hit by a line drive. The Athletics pitcher has not pitched since August 17 and has made a return to the field quicker than most had expected. He took the mound on […]

The Oakland Athletics have been awaiting the return of Chris Bassitt, who was struck in the face by a batted ball and taken to the hospital in an absolute scary scene back in the middle of August. However, the Athletics received some good news from Bassitt himself, who said his return to the mound is […]

The MLB and Oakland Athletics were in shock after watching pitcher Chris Bassitt take a pitch to the face and leave the game. Well, there has been some good news regarding Bassitt. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Bassitt is stable and is set to return to the Bay Area sometime during this week. […]

It was an extremely scary scene on Tuesday night in a game between the Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox. In just the second inning, Brian Goodwin smashed a line drive up the middle that connected with A’s starter Chris Bassitt’s head in a horrific turn of events. He was quickly carted off the field […]