Author: Christian De Block

Command Issues Complicate Mets’ Plans

The New York Mets have received great results from their pitching staff this season, all things considered. Both the rotation and the bullpen have played a significant role in why the team owns one of the best records in baseball. Right now, though, the group is showing some cracks, and that was on full display in Thursday’s 7-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Clay Holmes hung in there early,...

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Series Preview: Surging Mets Host Rays

The New York Mets (45-24) remain the best team in baseball following their sweep of the Washington Nationals. It did come at a cost though, as Kodai Senga suffered a hamstring strain that has put him on the injured list. Losing a front end starter with the best ERA (1.47 ERA) in the National League certainly hurts. Luckily for the Mets, their rotation is deep and has reinforcements on their way...

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Kodai Senga Deserves More Attention in Cy Young Race

Kodai Senga is off to an unbelievable start in 2025, pitching to a National League-best 1.59 ERA through 12 starts. His numbers are certainly eye-catching, but you wouldn’t necessarily know that based on the odds to win the NL Cy Young award. At the moment, the Mets’ ace has longer odds than quite a few starting pitchers. All Odds Presented By FanDuel National League CY Young 2025 ...

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Series Preview: Mets Finish NL West Road Trip in Colorado

The New York Mets (39-24) were a few outs away from taking three of four from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Instead, defensive miscues forced them to settle for a four-game split with a 6-5 loss Thursday. Despite that disappointment, the Mets were able to secure the season series over the Dodgers, which could wind up being very important down the stretch. Next up is the Colorado Rockies (12-50), who...

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Paul Blackburn Impresses in Season Debut

Paul Blackburn’s time with the New York Mets has been difficult. A multitude of injuries, most notably a spinal fluid leak, ended his season prematurely in 2024. Then, as Blackburn was getting ready for the 2025 season, he had to put things on pause due to an inflamed knee and the flu. After a series of rehab starts, he returned to the big leagues Monday. The Mets could not have drawn up a...

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