Wendle hits 3 of Tampa Bay's 8 doubles, Rays beat Mets 12-5
Joey Wendle hit three doubles and a single, keying two big innings that sent the Tampa Bay Rays past the New York Mets 12-5MAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press
JOEY LUCCHESI #57 - PITCHER - SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
0-1 W-L •
1.23 WHIP •
3.76 ERA
0-1 W-L
1.23 WHIP
3.76 ERA
Tampa Bay hosts New York, aims to build on Glasnow's solid outing
Tampa Bay looks to follow up a strong showing by Friday starter Tyler GlasnowMAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press
Diamondbacks take 5-game losing streak into matchup with Mets
Arizona will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Diamondbacks take on New YorkMAY 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Earns first win Lucchesi (1-2) allowed one unearned run on two hits and a walk while striking out three across 3.1 innings, earning the win against the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
Impact Lucchesi didn't allow any earned runs for the first time since his first appearance this season. The 28-year-old has had a rough start with a 7.71 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 14 innings. He has allowed the most runs out of all Mets relievers. He continues to serve best as a bulk-innings reliever behind an opener.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks take 4-game losing streak into matchup with Mets
Arizona will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Diamondbacks take on New YorkMAY 8, 2021 • Associated Press
Stroman scheduled to start for New York against St. Louis
The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Wednesday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Kwang Hyun KimMAY 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Oviedo expected to start as Cardinals host the Mets
The Mets will start Jacob deGrom on Tuesday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Johan OviedoMAY 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Crushed by Cards Lucchesi (0-2) took the loss Monday, surrendering six runs on seven hits and a walk over 2.2 innings as the Mets fell 6-5 to the Cardinals. He struck out two.
Impact Five of the seven hits off the southpaw went for extra bases, including long balls by Harrison Bader and Nolan Arenado. Lucchesi did nothing to demonstrate he deserves a longer look in the rotation, and on the season he carries an ugly 10.13 ERA and 13:3 K:BB through 10.2 innings.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wainwright, Cards win 5th in row; Mets fire hitting coaches
Adam Wainwright came off the COVID-19 injured list and hung tough, St. Louis got a lights-out performance from its bullpen and the Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-5 for their fi...MAY 4, 2021 • Associated Press
Called up for spot start Lucchesi was recalled to start Monday against the Cardinals, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lucchesi will get the ball as the Mets seek to give their other starters an extra day to rest. Lucchesi has given up six runs in eight innings of work so far this season, but his 11:2 K:BB makes him at least somewhat interesting. Daniel Zamora was optioned in a corresponding move.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0
Jacob deGrom struck out a career-high 15, pitched a two-hitter and boosted the Mets' sagging offense with a go-ahead double from the No. 8 spot in the batting order, leading New Yo...APRIL 24, 2021 • Associated Press
Optioned off roster Lucchesi was optioned to the Mets' alternate training site Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Lucchesi's results through eight innings this season have been mixed, as he's allowed six runs but also owns a promising 11:2 K:BB. His demotion may be more a function of need than performance, however, as the Mets have two off days next week and won't need to use a fifth starter until May 4. Reliever Stephen Tarpley was recalled in a corresponding move.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lasts three frames in no-decision Luchessi did not factor into the decision during Thursday's loss to the Cubs, giving up three runs on two hits and a pair of walks while striking out five across three innings.
Impact Luchessi got off to a strong start, sending five of his first seven batters down on strikes. Unfortunately, he issued back-to-back walks in the third inning followed by an RBI single to Willson Contreras and a two-run double to Kris Byrant to hand the Cubs a 3-0 lead. The 27-year old didn't last much longer, getting pulled after three innings and 60 pitches, 34 for strikes. Luchessi threw only 55 pitches in last outing, so there wasn't much improvement on his endurance. The left-hander should get another chance, although the exact date has yet to be announced.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Williams expected to start for the Cubs against the Mets
The Mets will start Joey Lucchesi on Thursday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Trevor WilliamsAPRIL 22, 2021 • Associated Press
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
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
New York Mets move Jacob deGrom back 1 day for extra rest
The New York Mets have tweaked their rotation, giving ace right-hander Jacob deGrom an extra day of restAPRIL 20, 2021 • Associated Press
Takes loss in nightcap Lucchesi (0-1) took the loss in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader as the Mets fell 7-2 to the Rockies, giving up three runs on four hits over three innings. He struck out...
Impact All three runs scored in the first inning as Colorado sandwiched four hits, including two doubles, around a sac fly, but Lucchesi settled down after that and got the hook after 55 pitches (37 strikes). The southpaw has seen little work in the early going due to the Mets' erratic schedule, but he'll look to get stretched out further in his next outing Friday at home against the Nationals.
APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeGrom strikes out 9 in row as Mets split with Rockies
Jacob deGrom struck out nine straight batters against Colorado, falling one shy of matching Tom Seaver’s major league recordAPRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press
Mets-Rockies' Friday matchup postponed, doubleheader on tap
The game between the Colorado Rockies and New York Mets on Friday night was postponed because of a spring snowstorm that blanketed the Denver area overnightAPRIL 16, 2021 • Associated Press
Bruce, Sandoval on big league rosters, Maybin, Frazier cut
Jay Bruce returned to the major leagues, making the New York Yankees’ roster at the deadline for decisions on free agents who had gone to spring training with minor league contract...MARCH 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Could follow opener Lucchesi will follow an opener (Jacob Barnes) Saturday against Houston and could do the same thing during the regular season, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Lucchesi appears to be locked in as the team's fifth starter, though he may not actually be a true starter. Following an opener could be a small boost to his fantasy value, as he'd get to skip the opponent's toughest batters the first time through the order and won't have to throw five innings to be eligible for a win.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eno Sarris' 2021 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, from Jacob deGrom to Joey Lucchesi Eno Sarris unveils his Top 200 starting pitchers for the 2021 fantasy baseball season, starting with Mets ace Jacob deGrom.
MARCH 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Appears set as fifth starter Lucchesi is penciled in as the Mets' No. 5 starter after Jordan Yamamoto was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager Luis Rojas has mentioned this spring that he could potentially use an opener on occasion, so Lucchesi may not officially get every start when his turn comes around, but for now, he's set to follow Jacob deGrom, Marcus Stroman, Taijuan Walker and David Peterson in the rotation. Lucchesi is likely just keeping a spot warm until Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) is healthy, but if he outperforms Peterson, he could retain a starting role beyond that.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
