Author: Former Writer

Talkin’ Mets: Tragedy Strikes, Final Week Won’t Be Easy

I kick off tonight’s show looking at the week ahead and comparing the schedules of the Mets, Cards and Giants. I also talk about how this team needs to approach a ballgame differently without their strong starting pitching. The tragic death of Jose Fernandez puts a monkey wrench into the series in Miami. The Marlins could certainly use their grief as a means to play some of their best baseball...

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Gsellman Sizzles As Cabrera and Mets Slam Phillies 17-0

The New York Mets (83-73) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (70-86) by a score of 17-0 at Citi Field Sunday afternoon.  The Mets temporarily hold a half a game advantage over the San Francisco Giants for the first wild card spot. Pitching: Following the tragic news of the passing of Marlins ace Jose Fernandez this morning that rocked the baseball world, the Mets still had a game to play today. ...

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Gavin Cecchini Records First MLB Hit and RBI

In Saturday’s 10-8 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Gavin Cecchini recorded his first major league hit and RBI. Cecchini entered into the game at shortstop for Asdrubal Cabrera as the Mets trailed by a score of 10-0 at the time. The Mets prized prospect had a successful night at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. “You’re always trying to win regardless of what the...

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A Wild Week Ahead

With Saturday’s 10-8 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Mets entered into a virtual dead heat with the Giants and Cardinals in the NL Wild Card race. Both the Giants and Cards won their respective games on Saturday. The Mets and Giants now hold a half game lead over the Cardinals for the two Wild Card spots. The Mets own the tie-breaker over San Francisco, currently giving them the top...

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Duda, Conforto: Unexpected Keys To Success

After Friday night’s win over the Philadelphia Phillies, the Mets now hold a one game and one and a half game lead in the National League Wild Card race over the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals, respectively. With eight games to play in the regular season, the keys to success for the Mets may be two guys who have contributed far less than originally expected this season. Lucas...

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