Author: Ben Reimer

Morning Briefing: Yoenis Céspedes Has Big Night in Winter Ball

Good morning, Mets fans! Former Mets outfielder Yoenis Céspedes is back playing and on Wednesday night he looked like the guy that helped the Mets 2015 playoff run. Céspedes went 4-for-4 with a home run, double, two runs scored, and three RBIs for the Águilas Cibaeñas of the Dominican Winter League. The veteran is typically playing left field and batting third in the lineup. He has a 1.171 OPS...

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Morning Briefing: Braves, Padres Even Their Respective Series

Good morning, Mets fans! The Braves beat the Phillies Wednesday night 3-0 behind six scoreless innings from Kyle Wright and a save from Kenley Jansen to even the series at 1-1. Additionally, Clayton Kershaw allowed three runs in five innings against the Padres, who tied up the series 1-1. Manny Machado had a solo home run in the first inning and an RBI double in the third inning and Josh Hader...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Finish Regular Season on High Note

Good morning, Mets fans! Wednesday night, the Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 9-2 to earn their 101st win of the season, the second most wins in franchise history behind the 1986 Mets with 108 wins. Mark Canha and James McCann hit a two-run home run and a three-run home run respectively and Trevor Williams only allowed two earned runs in six innings of relief. Additionally, the crowd got...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Back In First After Extra-Inning Drama

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets got a gritty 5-4 extra-inning win Wednesday night against the Marlins. The Mets looked out of it at the seventh inning stretch because the Marlins had just extended their lead to 4-0. However, Eduardo Escobar came alive when it mattered with three crucial hits: a two run home run in the seventh inning, a two RBI single in the eighth, and a walk-off single in the...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Set All-Time HBP Record

Good morning, Mets fans! In Wednesday’s 6-0 loss against the Brewers, Taijuan Walker got through the fifth inning with zero earned runs, then ran into trouble in the sixth inning. Willy Adames hit a solo home run to center field and Mike Brosseau hit a pinch-hit grand slam off Drew Smith to lead the Brewers over the Mets. Additionally, the Mets struggled offensively as they were held to...

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