Timing is everything in life, and, once again, the New York Mets failed to deliver the goods offensively in one of the biggest spots of the year. There were some worrying trends to emerge from the Game 1 defeat to the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card on Friday, and if they continue that pattern, then what has been an incredible 2022 season could be over by the close of play...
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Where would the New York Mets be without Eduardo Escobar right now? That is a very good question, given how hot at the plate the veteran has been since September, coupled with the fact that he has been the only real consistent bat for this team for a while now. That was on show in the NL Wild Card Game 1 loss to the San Diego Padres on Friday, with the Mets bats once again disappearing during...
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Max Scherzer was meant to set the tone for the New York Mets in Game 1 of their National League Wild Card matchup against the San Diego Padres on Friday. He did, but just not in the way anyone was expecting or hoping. As a result of what was a shocking implosion on the mound, the Mets are now one game away from seeing their season end in a bitterly disappointing fashion. When the front office,...
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Happy Postseason Day! The 2022 MLB Playoffs begin tonight and the New York Mets have been handed a sizeable boost ahead of Game 1 of the National League Wild Card against the San Diego Padres. Veteran outfielder Starling Marte is on the postseason roster, as is rookie phenom Francisco Àlvarez. You can see the full roster here. Marte’s return was first reported by Andy Martino of SNY. ...
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You live and die by your bullpen in baseball, especially when it comes to the playoffs, and the Mets may well have just found a secret weapon in David Peterson. The 27-year-old answered the bell on Saturday by entering the win over the Pirates in relief and delivering a superb outing. It has been somewhat of a strange year for Peterson who has been used in a number of roles, including stepping...
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