The Grimace era is no longer perfect for the New York Mets. After taking the first two games in Texas, the Mets dropped the series finale to the Rangers on Wednesday, snapping a seven-game winning streak. Despite the loss, and more bullpen struggles, it was still a fun few days in the Lone Star State as this team continued to roll and make up ground in the Wild Card race. With that, let’s...
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Hands up if you had Grimace as the savior of the New York Mets on your 2024 bingo card. No, me neither. But, if things continue the way they are, maybe we’ll see a Grimace statue erected outside of Citi Field in the not-too-distant future. Ever since the milkshake-loving, fast-food mascot threw out the first pitch last Wednesday, the Mets are 5-0. That includes a sweep of the Padres at...
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The New York Mets marked their return home in style by beating the Miami Marlins. It wasn’t always pretty, but they got the job done at Citi Field. After winning four of five games on the road in two capital cities – including a trip across the Atlantic to London – the Mets needed to take care of business against Miami. And they did. Sure, it took walk-off heroics on Thursday...
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The 2024 New York Mets are anything but predictable. If you want proof, look no further than the two games in England for the MLB London Series 2024 over the weekend. After contributing to their downfall on Saturday, the Mets pulled off a jaw-dropping double play to earn a series split with the Phillies on Sunday. As a result, New York flies Stateside winners of their last four of five games,...
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Let’s talk about an incredibly special weekend in London for the New York Mets. The MLB London Series 2024 proved to be a smashing success for baseball, and the Mets headed home on a high after splitting the series on Sunday. However, I want to use this space for some reflections on the overall London experience, as I was there for the second game of the series. I’ll give my thoughts...
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