The party had to wait after the Mets clinched a Wild Card berth in game one of their doubleheader on Monday in Atlanta, but once game two ended, the team headed straight to the dugout and popped the champagne. It’s something they never go to do in 2022, waiting to clinch the NL East title for their grand celebration, opting for a demure one when they clinched a playoff spot. Unfortunately,...
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The day is here. After a loss in Atlanta followed by two rainouts and a rocky start to their series in Milwaukee that ended with a Sunday win, the Mets’ magic number to clinch a postseason berth is one. However, a doubleheader with Atlanta stands in their way, but things aren’t as convoluted anymore as they were even on Sunday. It’s simple now. Let’s break down the...
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Updated Post – Sept. 25 at 16:05 Mets superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor is back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Braves in Atlanta. He’s in his now-customary leadoff spot and playing shortstop. Lindor is in the lineup for the first time since Sept. 15. He has been dealing with lower back tightness and was on deck to potentially pinch hit on Tuesday night in the Mets’...
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Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the D-Backs loss on Monday night. This doesn’t take into account potential changes to the schedule based on weather. As has been true before, once again, the Mets’ playoff fate lies in the hands of a series in Atlanta. However, unlike 2022, things are different this time. Rather than fighting for NL East rights, the Mets...
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The Mets enter Monday fresh off a Sunday Night Baseball victory against the Philadelphia Phillies, capping a series win. However, the Atlanta Braves also won in Miami, as did the San Diego Padres against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, coming behind 8-0 to win 10-9. The D-backs are the only NL team playing Monday, whereas the Mets, Braves...
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