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Steven Matz
Steven Jakob Matz (born May 29, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has played for the Mets since 2015. Matz was born and raised in Long Island and played baseball for Ward Melville High School in East Setauket, New York. The Mets drafted him directly out of high school in the second round of the 2009 MLB draft, with the 72nd overall selection. The start of Matz's professional career was delayed two years due to Tommy John surgery needed for a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his throwing elbow. Matz made his professional debut in 2012 and spent three years in the Mets' minor leagues, helping lead the Savannah Sand Gnats and Binghamton Mets to championships. He was named the Mets' Organizational Pitcher of the Year in 2014. He made his MLB debut on June 28, 2015, breaking several hitting records in his first start. After compiling a 4–0 win–loss record and 2.27 ERA in an injury-shortened regular season, Matz played in three 2015 postseason games, including Game 4 of the World Series against the Kansas City Royals. Matz opened 2016 with a 7–1 record, and led all rookie pitchers in wins, ERA, and strikeouts through the end of May. He was named National League Rookie of the Month in May and was considered a contender for NL Rookie of the Year before his season was once again shortened due to injuries, including a bone spur that had to be surgically removed. Matz again battled injuries in 2017, making just 13 starts in a season that ended with surgery to address ulnar nerve irritation. He played his first 30-start season in 2018, recording a 5–11 record, 3.97 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP. In 2019, Matz had the best ERA of any Mets starting pitcher through June, and though he struggled in later starts, he finished the season at 11–10, his first winning record since 2016. Matz has been involved in several charitable efforts, including starting the charity initiative Tru 32, which honors first responders from the New York City Fire Department, New York City Police Department, and U.S. Military.
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Cardinals' Steven Matz: Starting back end of doubleheader

Matz will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Matz has had an up-and-down season to this point. Though he has posted two quality starts in his last three outings, sandwiched in the middle was an eight-run blow up against the Giants, leaving his year-long ERA at 6.40. The 30-year-old will look to take advantage of the opportunity to face a Mets lineup that already played a game earlier in the day, and perhaps down a couple regulars.
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Official: Steven Matz trade from 2021 ends in a double count-out

Steven Matz makes his Citi Field return with the St. Louis Cardinals this week which is as good of a time as any to look back at the trade that ended his New York Mets tenure. Matz was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays on January 27, 2021, for three pitchers. He had a successful year with the Blue Jays, going 14-7 with a 3.82 ERA. Now a member of the Cardinals in 2022, he returns to Citi Field 3-3 with a 6.40 ERA.
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Cardinals' Steven Matz: Quality start in loss

Matz (3-3) took the loss, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out seven in 6.2 innings of a 3-2 defeat Thursday against Baltimore. After allowing a second-inning solo homer to Jorge Mateo, Matz cruised through the Baltimore lineup over the next four innings, at one point retiring 11 straight. He retired the first two batters in the seventh but then gave up a solo shot to Anthony Benboom and a single to Chris Owings and was removed. The veteran lefty allowed only one home run in his first five starts but has been tagged five times over his last two starts, spanning 8.2 innings. His next start will likely be early next week against the Mets.
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Cardinals' Steven Matz: Returns from bereavement list

Matz (personal) was activated from the bereavement list Friday. Matz was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday but has rejoined the team as expected without missing his turn through the rotation. The left-hander is scheduled to start Saturday against the Giants and has a 4.56 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB across 23.2 innings this season.
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Cardinals' Steven Matz: Placed on bereavement list

Matz was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday. Players may spend between three and seven days on the bereavement list. Matz started Monday against the Royals, so his next turn in the rotation lines up to come Saturday in San Francisco. He'll be eligible to return by then, but it's possible his next outing will be slightly delayed.
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Cardinals' Steven Matz: Not expected to miss start

Matz (personal) is expected to be ready to go for his start Saturday against San Francisco, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. Matz landed on the bereavement list Tuesday, but it looks as though he'll avoid missing any outings. He started Monday against the Royals and will be back with the team before his next scheduled start.
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Mets vs. Cardinals prediction: Steven Matz will beat former team

Failure to launch! The Brooklyn Nets, with a payroll of nearly $175 million were shut down faster than the $300 million streaming service CNN+. … While those numbers don’t add up, this is worse: NYC subway crime is trending skyward. Seems Mayor Eric Adams has had as much impact on surging crime as Kyrie Irving had shooting 3s. The “honeymoon” is over for Kyrie and Eric and for Stitches too, if we don’t get our act together. The Mets and Cardinals are projected to be a part of the playoff picture this season. The Mets’ Carlos “Cookie” Carrasco (1-0, 1.47) has been a monster through three starts, limiting opponents to three runs over 18 ¹/₃ innings. The Cards’ Steven Matz (2-1, 5.27) was roughed up in his first start, but has settled down to win back-to-back games. Matz has allowed one run over his last 10 ²/₃. Play 10 units on the home team Cards. Check out the best sports betting sites and apps Check out the best sports betting sitesDownload the best sports betting apps Royal pains. Dallas Keuchel walked five, allowing two unearned runs to score, the White Sox didn’t hit and were blanked by the Royals 6-0. Down -62 pierzynskis.
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Steve Cohen takes down Mets troll for fake Steven Matz info

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen wasn’t going to let a troll account take him down for some fake news regarding Steven Matz. Twitter is a wild place and New York Mets owner Steve Cohen continues to see this first hand. Earlier in the week, an account presenting itself as a Mets beat writer claimed that Cohen had offered anyone on the team a new car if they hit a dinger off Steven Matz.
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Cardinals’ Steven Matz faces former Mets teammates

The New York Mets will square off against a familiar face when they shoot for a three-game road sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. The Mets won the first two games 5-2 and 3-0 to clinch their sixth straight series to open the season. They have won 11 of their past 14 games.
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Cardinals' Steven Matz: Early exit against Mets

Matz didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Mets, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out six. All the damage against the southpaw came in the second inning, but Matz still exited the game with the Cardinals ahead 8-4. Unfortunately, an elevated pitch count (97, 68 for strikes) prevented him from getting the win against his former club. Matz is now saddled with a 6.11 ERA, but his 23:5 K:BB through 17.2 innings suggests there's been more than a little bad luck involved in that mark.
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Steven Matz has no grudge with Steve Cohen despite offseason tweet

ST. LOUIS — Steven Matz escaped the Mets’ clutches last offseason, leaving the team’s owner to vent his frustration on social media. Steve Cohen accused Matz’s agent of reneging on a contract agreement and called the behavior “unprofessional.” Instead of returning to the Mets after spending 2021 with the Blue Jays, the 30-year-old lefty signed with the Cardinals for $44 million over four years.
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Steven Matz can singlehandedly change St. Louis Cardinals rotation

Steven Matz’s last two starts proves that he can singlehandedly change St. Louis Cardinals rotation. After a bad first outing with the Cardinals, in which he allowed seven runs in three innings, Steven Matz did not get off to the start he wanted in St. Louis. It was later revealed that he was dealing with a blister, which gave both the team and Matz optimism that he would quickly bounce back.
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Cardinals vs. Reds prediction: Bet on Steven Matz in this spot

What’s in a name? An animal park in Bavaria is changing the name of one of its most popular pigs. A Russian boar named Putin will now be known as Eberhofer after 2,700 suggestions were tallied. The park is also looking to rename a jackal who fell in love, turned his back on his family and relocated to the other side of the park. With votes still pouring in the name Harry Markle has a sizable lead. Former Met Steven Matz spent one season in Toronto (or was it Buffalo, or was it Dunedin) and now the bluebird is a redbird. Matz’s debut was a disaster (seven runs, three innings) but he rebounded, blanking the Brewers over 5 ²/₃. The Cards are in Cincinnati. At 22 years old, Reds rookie Hunter Greene, is well, green, but has shown promise, allowing five runs over 10 ¹/₃. This will be Greene’s first start at home. We will back the Cards for 10 units. Our Citi Field streak is over. The Mets outhit the Giants, Carlos Carrasco outpitched Anthony DeSclafani, and the Mets won, 6-2. Still up +40 mccoveys.
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