Month: April 2017

3 Up, 3 Down: Marlins Take Three From The Mets Bullpen

3 UP 1. Perseverance  Anytime you lose three in a four game series, it’s hard to look for positives; but this is a team with heart. In the 16 inning game Thursday, they got the Michael Conforto RBI double to tie the game in the eighth, and then in the 16th, after he had caught 15 innings, Travis d’Arnaud hit the game winning homer. It wasn’t just the bats, though,...

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A Meditation On The Mets Weekend

It’s easy to be upset about this weekend’s results against the Miami Marlins, but truthfully it is a long season. I know it’s said ad nauseum, it doesn’t make it sting any less and you probably don’t want to hear it, but it’s not time to throw on your parka’s for the winter or book a flight to Panic City. Realistically, the Mets had a chance to sweep the...

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The Dark Knight Continues To Rise, So Does His Velocity

The Mets lost to the Marlins in heartbreaking fashion yesterday, casting a massive cloud over us fans. However, there is a very bright silver lining to that cloud featuring Matt Harvey who pitched well against a strong Marlins lineup. Over six innings he gave up two runs (one earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out five. So far this season, Harvey is 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 0.98...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Get A Needed Day Of Rest

Good Morning Mets Fans. Our New York Metropolitans have a day off today after completing a seven game road trip that saw them play to a 4-3 record. It was a disappointing weekend though for the “Kings of Queens,” as they suffered back-to-back-to-back losses, all in heartbreaking fashion. The Mets open up a nine-game homestead on Tuesday as they welcome in the Philadelphia Phillies....

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Familia Will Be Eased Back Into Closer Role When Activated

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that Mets manager Terry Collins will not immediately use Jeurys Familia in save situations when he returns from his suspension on April 20. Instead, Collins will ease him back for his first couple of outings before resuming his role as the team’s closer. Familia, 27, threw eight pitches in a 1-2-3 inning for St. Lucie on Saturday and is expected to...

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