Author: Former Writer

How to Beat Clayton Kershaw

Tonight, the Mets will square off against one of the game’s best in Dodgers’ ace Clayton Kershaw. And as of now, there is much reason to believe that the southpaw is the best pitcher on the planet. Since 2013, he’s pitched to a 60-20 record with a pristine 1.87 ERA while striking out more than a batter per inning. This year, Kershaw has continued his dominant ways, jumping out...

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Mets Acquire James Loney From Padres For Cash Considerations

James Loney has been acquired by the Mets in a trade with the San Diego Padres, reports ESPN’s Adam Rubin. The Mets are trading cash considerations for the veteran first baseman. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, first reported that the Mets were scouting Loney in El Paso on Friday. Loney, 32, is batting .342 with a .373 OBP and .424 slugging in 43 games with the Padres’ Triple-A...

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Book Review: Game 7, 1986 by Ron Darling

Ron Darling takes a detailed stroll down memory lane for a night most Met Fans see as one of the greatest evenings in the history of the organization.  Darling, however, looks back on it differently.  Recall the events with the former Major League pitcher and current SNY analyst as he remembers not only this evening, but some of the events leading up to his fateful start against the Boston Red...

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Granderson’s Walk-Off Blast Keys Dramatic Mets Victory

Curtis Granderson saved the New York Mets from a crushing defeat last night in their stirring 6-5 walk-off win against Chase Utley and the Los Angeles Dodgers. In a season where he has struggled mightily as he sits atop the order, this was a big moment for the 35 year-old right-fielder. After Jeurys Familia had allowed the Dodgers to come all the way back from a 5-1 deficit, things had looked...

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DeGrom Holds Dodgers To One Run, Lowers ERA To 2.81

New York Mets pitcher, Jacob deGrom put forth a great start in Friday night’s 6-5 thrilling walk-off win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jake threw seven innings of one-run ball as his wife, Stacey and his son, Jaxon, were in attendance to watch him pitch. DeGrom, 27, allowed just three hits on the night, three walks, and struck out seven. The seven strikeouts matched a season-high for...

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