Tag: Travis d’Arnaud

Big Apple and Deep South: Playing for the Mets and Braves

There was a time when the Atlanta Braves didn’t always have the New York Mets’ number when it mattered most. Go back to 1969 and the inaugural NLCS. Atlanta actually came out of the West and were quickly gone in a best-of-five sweep. The first two players on our list of Mets-Braves overlap were part of that, but the ties between New York and Atlanta are few and far between aside from...

Francisco Álvarez Delivers in the Big Moment

Francisco Álvarez was left searching for answers after finishing the month of June with a .151 batting average, a .534 OPS and 22 strikeouts. The flip to a new month has allowed the young catcher to regain some of the power he showed earlier this season, as he has hit a home run in two of his last three games. Álvarez has produced at the plate in high-leverage spots, including his go-ahead...

Morning Briefing: Francisco Álvarez to Start Behind the Plate Today

Good morning, Mets fans, and happy Easter to all those who celebrate! The Mets (5-4) and Marlins (3-6) wrap up their series this afternoon at 1:40 p.m. at Citi Field. Carlos Carrasco (0-1, 11.25 ERA) will get the ball for the Mets against Braxton Garrett (0-0, 6.00 ERA) for the visiting Miami Marlins. Of notable Mets news, according to Steve Gelbs of SNY, Buck Showalter told the media on...

2023 NL East Positional Rankings: DH Edition

We’re about to enter the second full season with the designated hitter in the National League. Teams are likely to use a lot of different players at the position throughout the season to rest their legs a little bit. However, each team has one or two players who are expected to get the bulk of the time at DH this season. In the NL East, the DH spot boasts a few guys who can slug. The Mets...

2023 NL East Position Rankings: Catchers Edition

With pitchers and catchers set to report in just over two weeks, we’re continuing our rankings of each position within the NL East. With catchers, you rarely have just one player get regular playing time, especially with the universal designated hitter option. For that reason, we will be ranking each team by their tandem of catchers heading into the 2023 season. 5. Keibert Ruiz and Riley...

Impact of MLB’s Roster Rule of 13 Pitchers

On June 20, Major League Baseball mandated that teams may have no more than 13 pitchers on their rosters. The intent of this rule is simple: limit pitching changes to move games along more quickly and create a product with more on-field action to entertain fans and keep them coming to and watching games. Simple, right? Let’s take a look at what has happened since June 20. Jayson Stark...

Morning Briefing: Mets Set for Big Series in Atlanta

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are in Atlanta for a big three-game set with the Braves starting today. The Mets dropped their series finale with the Marlins, 2-0, while the Braves walked off the Nationals, trimming the Mets’ division lead to just a game and a half. Max Scherzer (5-1, 2.26 ERA) will toe the rubber for the Mets against first-time All-Star Max Fried (9-2, 2.52 ERA). First...

D’Arnaud Bests Mets In 5-2 Loss to Braves

The red-hot New York Mets welcomed the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves to New York to open their eighth series of the season Monday night. The Mets had won seven straight series to open the season heading into Monday night’s matchup against the NL East rival Braves. Max Fried (2-2, 3.00 ERA) was on the mound for the visiting Braves in his fifth start off the season. Chris Bassitt...

OTD 2013: Curtis Granderson Signs with Mets

Here was a reason to smile. The Mets’ stingy budget was broken somewhat when Curtis Granderson agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract on December 6th, 2013. For a team coming off a 74-88 record but stocked with promising young pitchers, it had now landed a veteran to provide leadership alongside David Wright — not to mention a good bat and range in the outfield. Granderson spent...

Morning Briefing: Raquel Ferreira Expected to Interview With Mets

  Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets’ N.L. East foe, Atlanta Braves, defeated the Astros 7-0 at Minute Maid Park to win the World Series. Jorge Soler got the team on the board with a long three-run home run that left the park. Additionally, former Met Travis d’Arnaud is now a World Series champion. He appeared in the World Series with the Mets in 2015, and six years later, he...

Atlanta Defeats Houston for First World Series Title in 26 Years

What seemed impossible at the All-Star Break has become a reality for the Atlanta Braves. For the first time in 26 years, the city of Atlanta and the Braves will hoist the World Series trophy defeating the Houston Astros in six games. Atlanta defeated the Astros in games one, three, four, and six, winning the final matchup 7-0. Jorge Soler was named World Series MVP after going six-for-20 with...

Dodgers Say, ‘Not So fast,’ Beating the Braves to Survive Another Day

In front of a sold out crowd sans the presence of super fan Mary Hart, and Gavin Lux in the lineup, the Dodgers dusted off their humiliating loss to stave off elimination. Chris Taylor, the guy responsible for his teammates donning uniforms late into October, launched a postseason record three home runs in a win or go home, showing Braves offensive man of the hour, Eddie Rosario, whatever you...

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