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Morning Briefing: Texas Rangers Win First World Series Championship

Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday night, the MLB season officially ended as the Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2023 World Series, four games to one. Winning Game 5 of the series by a score of 5-0, the 2023 Rangers gave the franchise their first-ever World Series trophy since its inception in 1961. Game 5 was the definition of a pitcher’s duel, even though each...

MMO Crossfire: Should Matt Harvey Have Pitched the Ninth?

On this fated day eight years ago, Matt Harvey pitched the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series, and we all know how it ended. Lucas Duda throws home, the Royals win, etc., etc. But would things really have gone that differently had Harvey not pitched the ninth? MMO challenged two writers to argue whether or not Harvey should have taken the mound or if Terry Collins should have handed...

Matt Harvey’s Greatest Mets Moments

The short but eventful career of Matt Harvey in New York covered countless emotions. There was great anticipation, electrifying performances, disappointment, frustration, and empathy. It didn’t end the way anyone wanted, but it had plenty of thrills. Here are the best: The Debut – July 26, 2012 Considering everything that transpired after this, it’s poignant to look back at the...

Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga Exercising Caution With Finger

Good morning, Mets fans! Kodai Senga said that he’s confident that he could pitch through the tendinitis in his index finger right now, but he’s being cautious. Senga was scratched from his start on Saturday because of the injury. Buck Showalter said that if this were the regular season, Senga likely would have made the start. Kodai Senga is confident that he could pitch now if...

Morning Briefing: Eduardo Escobar Proud To Represent Team Venezuela

Good morning, Mets fans! Anthony DiComo of MLB.com talks about the excitement for Eduardo Escobar to be able to play for Team Venezuela in the 2023 World Baseball Classic tournament. The Mets played an exhibition game to Team Venezuela on Thursday and lost 6-4. Metsmerized’s own Jack Ramsey was there and covered the game. Check out his game story here. WBC Scores Japan 8, China 1 Italy 6,...

Morning Briefing: Matt Harvey To Start Game 1 For Italy

Good morning, Mets fans! Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the México vs. United States game Sunday at Chase Field is officially sold out. It is arguably one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in North America this year. Additionally, Michael Mayer reports that Matt Harvey is getting the Game 1 start for Team Italy vs Cuba on Thursday. The game is at 6:00 am and can be watched...

Previewing The 2023 World Baseball Classic: Pool A

With the World Baseball Classic beginning on Tuesday night, we take a look at Pool A, which kicks off all of the action in Taichung, Taiwan. Yes, the games will be on late at night or early in the morning, but it is a good way to get your fix of meaningful baseball games in before the start of the regular season. While there is one prohibitive favorite in the group, the race for second place and...

Greatest Mets All-Star Game Moments

For the first time since 2013, the Mets have a representative in the starting lineup of the All-Star Game. And for the first time since 2009, the team has four selectees. Even though it’s been confirmed that Starling Marte won’t see action, there’s a good possibility for any of the other three to add to this list of moments in the Midsummer Classic. 1964 In its debut season,...

Just How Good At Drafting Are The New York Mets?

  Today is the day, folks. The New York Mets are set to have an all important draft day. One that they are loaded with high-end picks and plentiful of bonus pool money for. With that being said, why should fans be comfortable with New York’s ability to correctly utilize these assets? Back in 2010, Omar Minaya ran his last draft with the New York Mets. His parting gifts to the...

OTD 2013: Harvey, Wright Start All-Star Game at Citi Field

The Mets hosted an All-Star Game for the first time in nearly a half-century, when he team’s past, present, and future were represented. David Wright, playing in his seventh mid-summer classic, served as unofficial ambassador. He caught the ceremonial first pitch from Tom Seaver, who not surprisingly has the most All-Star appearances of any Met with nine. Wright also won the fan vote at third...

Morning Briefing: Mets Looking To Bolster Rotation

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are in the market for another starting pitcher after Carlos Carrasco left his last start due to back tightness. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Mets are in the market for a few notable names, along with a possible bat to compliment the lineup. For more on this report, check out our article on how the Mets can bolster their roster. Now onto the...

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