Author: Former Writer

Familia’s Unique Grip Working Wonders

Whatever you want to call Jeurys Familia’s new pitch, there is no denying that it works. A recent piece by Andy Martino of the Daily News detailed the backstory behind Familia’s new pitch and it might shed a little light on why it is coming in at such a high velocity. In the days since, people have taken to calling the pitch a splitter, which is basically accurate. But the truth is a...

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The Z Files: Seven Takeaways from Mets 14-8 Loss to Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies jumped ahead to a 6-0 and stayed ahead of the New York Mets in their 14-8 victory last night. Here are seven takeaways from last night’s shellacking. Addison Reed Looking Sharp Although he allowed some hard outs, Reed showed a quick, corky and deceptive delivery, hiding the baseball well from hitters with an explosive fastball and sharp slider located low in the strike...

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Mets Minors: Mets Are Sending Three Players To The AFL

No pun intended, but here’s a minor note for those of you who were interested in Mets players ticketed for the Arizona Fall League. The Mets official website notes that three players are headed to the AFL once the Minor League seasons end: Jeff McNeil, Beck Wheeler, and Mickey Jannis. The Mets will name four additional players at a later date. McNeil is a 23-year old infielder who has...

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Bart Sizzles Yet Again On Mound For Mets

The ageless wonder Bartolo Colon was nothing short of magnificant last night. In a 3-1 Mets win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Colon tossed a beauty of a game by going eight innings strong while allowing no runs. He gave up just four hits and finished the night striking out nine batters and walking just one. It appears as though Colon enjoys facing the Phillies this year. In four starts against...

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Juan Uribe Continues To Produce Timely Hits

He may just be hitting .209 in 29 games since joining the Mets, but Juan Uribe has had an enormous impact on this team in more ways that one. He also has had a bit of a flair for the dramatic. In yesterday’s 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox, Uribe again found himself with another huge hit, in a game the Mets certainly had to have. In the bottom of the 6th inning with the Mets trailing 2-1,...

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