As always with the Mets http://www.diamondbacksfanproshop.com/authentic-zack-greinke-jersey , it’s pitching."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Chicago Cubs recapsChicago Cubs minor leaguesChicago Cubs essaysChicago Cubs game threadsWrigley Field renovationsFull archiveLibrary Bleed Cubbie Blue Community GuidelinesCurrent time in ChicagoBCB Specials & Site InfoWinter 2019 music threadsCubs StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Cubs newsYahoo Cubs team pageYahoo Cubs reportYahoo Cubs depth chartYahoo Cubs transactionsYahoo Cubs photosOdds Shop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁昁now your enemyKnow your enemy: New York MetsNew,8commentsAs always with the Mets, it’s pitching.CSTShareTweetShareShareKnow your enemy: New York MetsSteve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsI’m sure you all remember the 2015 NLCS, when New York Mets starting pitchers dominated the Cubs in sweeping the series.Mets starters have gone through various stages of injury, illness and ineffectiveness since 2015, and now have had two straight losing seasons.So, as always Shelby Miller Jersey , the key to Mets success is the starting rotation. It is, as it has for several years, still lead by Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard. deGrom, of course, had the best year of his career in 2018 and won the N.L. Cy Young Award. But he will turn 31 this year — he’s a year and a half older than Jose Quintana! — and replicating a season that good will be difficult. Sure, deGrom will be good, he just likely won’t be great again Chris Owings Jersey , and thus the Mets will have to depend on health from Syndergaard, Steven Matz and Zack Wheeler for success.The one big deal the Mets made was taking on the remains of the Robinson Cano contract in exchange (essentially) for the remains of Jay Bruce’s contract. The key to that trade, though, was the Mets sending several prospects to the Mariners and acquiring closer Edwin Diaz, who led the big leagues in saves in 2018 and struck out 15.2 per nine innings.The Mets also reunited with former closer Jeurys Familia, who they sent to the Athletics for a couple of prospects last summer, as a free agent. The Mets should have a strong http://www.diamondbacksfanproshop.com/authentic-zack-greinke-jersey , deep bullpen to back up that rotation. Pitching will be a real strength for them.What they’ll get from Cano is anyone’s guess. He missed half of last year with a PED suspension, though he produced well in the 80 games he played. He’s 36 now with five years and $120 million left on his contract. I’d expect him to be a solid performer this year; down the road, who knows?The other significant Mets acquisition is catcher Wilson Ramos, who was also signed as a free agent. Ramos had a decent season split between the Rays and Phillies last year and should be a steadying agent on the Mets’ pitching staff.Yoenis Cespedes? Who knows?As I have noted throughout this article, the Mets will go as far as their pitching will take them.The Cubs will host the Mets June 20-21-22-23 at Wrigley Field, and will travel to Citi Field in New York August 27-28-29. Donaldson homered for the second straight game on Sunday"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Talking Chop User’s GuideTalking Chop PodcastAround the NL EastBaseball Analysis PrimerBraves News: Josh Donaldson heating up, Julio Teheran and moreNew Curt Schilling Jersey ,196commentsDonaldson homered for the second straight game on SundayEDTShareTweetShareShareBraves News: Josh Donaldson heating up, Julio Teheran and moreDale Zanine-USA TODAY SportsAtlanta Braves NewsTeheran out duels deGrom as Braves defeat Mets, 7-3Julio Teheran allowed just one run over six strong innings to help the Atlanta Braves defeat the Mets 7-3. Josh Donaldson homered for the second straight game while Ozzie Albies finished with two hits including a triple. Atlanta improves to 9-6 on the season and wins the final two games of the series to earn a split. Braves option Sean Newcomb to Gwinnett, place Arodys Vizcaino on injured listThe Braves made a couple of roster moves prior to Sunday’s game optioning starter Sean Newcomb to Triple-A Gwinnett and placing closer Arodys Vizcaino on the 10-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. Jacob Webb and Dan Winkler were recalled from Gwinnett to take their place on the active roster. MLB NewsKimbrel reportedly lowers asking priceThe Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports that free agent closer Craig Kimbrel has reportedly lowered his contract demands. A report from last week suggested that Kimbrel was still looking for a six-year deal worth around $120 million as soon as late March. Rosenthal reports that he has lowered his demands to more of something in line of what Zach Britton and Wade Davis have received over the last couple of offseasons. Trout (groin) improving, will join Angels in TexasMike Trout’s groin injury has improved enough that he will join the team in Texas for their upcoming series against the Rangers. Francisco Lindor To Begin Rehab AssignmentIndians’ shortstop Francisco Lindor is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment and could be nearing his 2019 debut. Lindor suffered a calf strain prior to the start of spring training. He then suffered a high ankle sprain while working his way back from the calf injury. He will report to Triple-A Columbus later this week. Indians Select Carlos Gonzalez’s ContractThe Indians also selected the contract of outfielder Carlos Gonzalez on Sunday adding him to the active roster. Gonzalez agreed to a minor-league deal with the club a few weeks back. Tigers’ Moore (torn meniscus) to have surgeryTigers’ pitcher Matt Moore will undergo knee surgery to repair torn meniscus in his right knee. He suffered the injury during a start back on April 6. Moore’s surgery is scheduled for Wednesday and there is no timetable for his return. Brewers Acquire David Freitas From MarinersThe Milwaukee Brewers picked up some catching depth on Sunday acquiring catcher David Freitas from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league pitcher Sal Biasi. Freitas will report to Triple-A.