Morning Briefing: Moneyball players?

FIRST PITCH: Forget Ike Davis’ struggles for a second. Forget even the payroll constraints, which is asking a lot to look past. Here’s one question that rarely gets asked: Where are the Moneyball players with the Mets?

about 5 hours ago | Adam Rubin |

Ankiel making an impact early in Mets tenure

Reds Score 3 Runs In 9th To Sweep Mets

Brandon Phillips hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning as the Reds beat the Mets 7-4 to complete a three-game sweep.

Rapid Reaction: Reds 7, Mets 4

WHAT IT MEANS: Matt Harvey, who once every five days gives Mets fans a reason to cheer, is not invincible. He remains unbeaten, though. Ike Davis, meanwhile, continues to draw the ire of Mets fans.

about 18 hours ago | Adam Rubin |

Bits: Segura now tops on Player Rater

While rehabbing Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke gets the headlines for the possibility he will come off the disabled list and pitch Wednesday, the relatively unknown shortstop prospect acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers from the Los Angeles Angels for Greinke’s rights last summer had another big night Monday, and now boasts the honor of being fantasy’s top player.

Ankiel signs with Mets, starts in center field

The New York Mets have signed outfielder Rick Ankiel and started him in center field against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.

about 9 days ago | Adam Rubin |

MLB- Ankiel swing and miss perspective

Rick Ankiel has missed on 42.4% of his swings this season Players whose primary position is pitcher have missed on 32.6% of their swings this season

Astros OF Ankiel designated for assignment

The Houston Astros have designated outfielders Rick Ankiel and Fernando Martinez for assignment and reinstated outfielder J.D. Martinez from the disabled list.

Rick Ankiel's cheap home run

Rick Ankiel's 7th inning home run into the Crawford Boxes at Minute Maid Park traveled 344 feet and would have only been out in Houston. It was the third home run hit in Houston in the last 3 days that would have only been out of Minute Maid (F. Martinez - 338' and C. Santana 331').