It was worth the wait. Having been mired in an almighty rut offensively, the New York Mets finally broke out at the plate and it culminated in a big, big night against the Marlins in Miami on Saturday. It was the perfect response to what had been a tough week for the offense up until that point. After suffering a 6-3 loss to the Marlins in the opening game of the series that put them 3-4 in...
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It is finally happening. Just like that famous Michael Scott Gif, Mets fans will have a similar reaction to the news that highly-regarded prospect Mark Vientos has earned a call-up to the big leagues. Per Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the Mets have finally delivered the masses what they have long wanted by bringing up Vientos to the majors. It is a move that is long overdue in the eyes of...
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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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