Author: Former Writer

Yoenis Cespedes’ Onslaught Continues

Yet again as the Mets play meaningful September games, Yoenis Cespedes is leading the way for the offense. In Sunday’s 10-3 mauling of the Atlanta Braves, Cespedes’ power was on full display. He was just 1-for-4 on the day but the one hit he did have was eye opening. A grand slam that put the Mets up big and for good. He ended the day with five RBI and has been on absolute tear since...

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Talkin’ Mets: Replace-Mets Shine, 40-man Questions, Minor League Recap

I am joined by MMO Senior Editor Michael Mayer, who also runs MMO’s MetsMinors.net, during today’s show. Michael and I talk about the contributions of the “Replace-Mets” such as Seth Lugo, Robert Gsellman, Josh Smoker and T.J. Rivera. Michael has followed these guys throughout their minor league careers. Is he surprised? Can this continue and help the Mets win a Wild Card? Also hear him...

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Offense Explodes As Mets Pummel Braves 10-3

The New York Mets (76-67) defeated the Atlanta Braves (55-88) by a score of 10-3 at Citi Field Sunday afternoon. The Mets will temporarily tie the Cardinals for the second wild-card spot.  The outcome of that game is yet to be decided. Pitching: Seth Lugo was on the mound for the Mets today and he was very effective once again.  Lugo went seven innings giving up one run while walking one and...

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Mets Winning Streak Snapped As They Fall to Braves 4-3

The New York Mets (75-67) were defeated by the Atlanta Braves (55-87) by a score of 4-3 at Turner Field Saturday evening. With a Cardinals win, the Mets fall a half-game behind the Cardinals for the second wild-card spot.  Pitching: Bartolo Colon was on the hill for the Mets tonight and he pitched a good game. Colon was a little up and down but ultimately gave the team what they needed.  Colon...

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Kelly Johnson Helps Mets Keep Wild Card Lead

Clutch hitting machine, Kelly Johnson did it again on Friday night as the Mets beat the Braves by a score of 6-4. With the team tying the game up in the eighth inning, Johnson came to the plate with the opportunity to put them ahead. Kelly of course would rip a double down the right-field line, allowing the go-ahead run to score against his former team. He could not have been happier for the hit...

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