Author: Joe D

Playoffs Bound: Mets Are Making Believers Out Of Everybody

What a spectacular start to the Mets season and what an incredible record setting homestand that saw them go a perfect 10-0 for the first time in the 54 year history of the franchise. It’s the first time the Mets can boldly say they have a hugely significant home field advantage since moving into  Citi Field for their inaugural season in 2009. And boy does it ever feel so good. The eleven...

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Juan Lagares Makes His Most Spectacular Catch Yet

Juan Lagares did it again, making a another spectacular over the shoulder catch in center field on Thursday night to rob a stunned Jace Peterson of at least a double. With a strong wind wreaking havoc, Lagares was on the run toward the center field wall chasing a deep drive by Peterson. Lagares turned to the left then to the right and then with his arm fully extended and outstretched, the ball...

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Harvey To Have Foot Issue Examined By Doctors

Speaking to reporters at Citi Field , Terry Collins said that Matt Harvey has a minor foot issue but will make his next scheduled start against the New York Yankees. Harvey will have had his left foot checked out by a team doctor, and has been reportedly dealing with this issue for about a month. “He’s fine. It’s nothing,” Terry Collins said. The Mets ace is 3-0 with a...

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It’s The Pitching, Stupid…

So to what can these Amazing 2015 Mets attribute their remarkable early success and their uncanny 11-3 start to? As is always the case in matters of baseball dominance, “it’s the pitching, stupid.” Pitching, pitching, pitching… It’s what wins divisions, it’s what wins World Series championships. And it’s what’s driving these incredibly fun to watch...

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Marlins Owner Quizzed People About Wally Backman At Citi Field

Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria “quizzed” people at Citi Field during the weekend about Wally Backman’s readiness to be a major league manager, according to a report in the New York Post. Loria was in attendance in Queens as his Marlins were swept in a four-game series by the New York Mets. The Miami Herald reported on Sunday that manager Mike Redmond’s job is in...

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