Urgency is, and should be, the name of the game for the New York Mets right now who are locked in a fierce battle for the NL East pennant with the Atlanta Braves. However, certain decisions made by manager Buck Showalter late in games, when it comes to the bullpen, clash with that sense of urgency. Let’s make no doubt about it; Showalter has played as big a role as anyone in the success...
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We’re in the meaty part of the Major League Baseball schedule where every single game counts for those teams in a pennant race, including the New York Mets. However, it appears as though the core of this team has hit a wall at exactly the wrong time with the Atlanta Braves now reclaiming the National League East lead. That includes Pete Alonso, who has been in a slump but did show some...
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Greg Lovett-USA TODAY NETWORK There will be some major changes in Major League Baseball in 2023, and the game will look a little bit different to the product we’re used to seeing now. Per Evan Drellich and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the introduction of a pitch clock, a ban on the defensive shift and larger bases will likely be approved in a vote at noon ET on Friday. The...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Well, actually it isn’t. Far from it. After being forced to enjoy the sights that Pittsburgh has to offer on Monday following a rain out – that isn’t a bad thing by the way – the Mets returned to action on Tuesday as they opened up a three-game set against the Pirates. However, it was one to forget. Taijuan Walker was beat up and was run out of...
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Starling Marte was forced to leave in the early innings of the Mets’ series opener against the Pirates in Pittsburgh at PNC Arena on Tuesday. The veteran outfielder took a 96 mph fastball from Mitch Keller to the hand in the first inning. Following consultation with manager Buck Showalter and trainer Joe Golia, Marte stayed in the game. However, he left the game just an inning and a half...
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