Author: Christian De Block

Manaea’s Remarkable Mid-Season Turnaround Continues

Sean Manaea began the season with a lot of uncertainty hanging over his head. A significant drop in velocity on his fastball, plus a move from starter to bulk reliever; after a difficult 2025 season, it was hard to know how things would unfold for the veteran. But to his credit, once Manaea reclaimed his place in the starting rotation, he never looked back. That was on full display in the...

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Series Preview: Mets Travel to Face Struggling Pirates

The New York Mets (50-66) are undefeated post trade deadline! After moving eight players over the last week, it’s time for this new-look roster to show what they can do. So far, so good. The Mets swept a three-game series on the road against the Cleveland Guardians, who were buyers at the deadline in their quest to make the postseason. New York’s offense delivered in Cleveland,...

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Stock Shines in Return to Big Leagues

Robert Stock was briefly a Met in 2021, making two starts and three total appearances. He spent the next few years pitching in South Korea, Mexico, etc… It took him all the way until last season to return to the big leagues, making two appearances out of the bullpen for the Boston Red Sox. At the age of 36, Stock probably wasn’t sure if he would pitch in an MLB game again. But he did...

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Beltrán Enters Hall of Fame as a Met

Sunday, July 26 was a special day for the Mets and their fanbase. Carlos Beltrán joined Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza as the only three players to wear Mets caps on their plaques in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Pretty remarkable company. The outfielder played seven seasons with the Mets, racking up all kinds of accolades over that time. He made five All-Star appearances, won three Gold Gloves, and...

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Series Preview: Mets Host League-Best Dodgers

The nightmare season for the New York Mets (43-60) may turn for the worse. Next up is the Los Angeles Dodgers (65-38), who looked poised to make a run at a third-straight World Series title. After taking two of three from the Philadelphia Phillies to start the second half, the Mets were outplayed by the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this week. What they do over the next few weeks won’t change...

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