Author: Christian De Block

Series Preview: Mets Look to Sustain Success Against Cardinals

For the first time this season, the New York Mets (21-11) head on the road following a series loss at home. After winning the opening game on Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks took the next two games in front of the Citi Field crowd. Some good did come out of that though, with Juan Soto hitting two home runs in Thursday’s loss. The Mets will look to get back to their winning ways against...

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Series Preview: First-Place Mets Face Nationals in D.C.

The New York Mets (18-7) could not have drawn up a much better start to the season. Carlos Mendoza’s team is heading back on the road after a 7-0 homestand, sweeping series over the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies. Francisco Lindor delivered during that stretch by collecting 14 hits and four home runs, one of which was a walk-off. Next up for the Mets is the Washington...

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Evaluating Alvarez & McNeil’s Roles Upon Return

Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil each began the season on the injured list. Alvarez dealt with a fractured hamate bone in his left hand, while McNeil dealt with a strained right oblique. Both are now set to return to the big league roster and make their 2025 debut this weekend against the Washington Nationals, rejoining a red-hot, first-place team in the process. A few months ago, both Alvarez...

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Minter In a Groove at Backend of Mets’ Bullpen

The New York Mets would not be where they are without their standout bullpen. As a group, they own a 2.09 ERA through 19 games, the third-best mark in all of baseball. One of the key arms that’s factored into the unit’s early success has been A.J. Minter. After a rocky appearance against the Miami Marlins on April 2, the left-hander has been razor sharp with seven-straight scoreless...

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Series Preview: Mets Look For Offensive Surge vs Cardinals

After dropping two of their last three, the New York Mets (11-7) will be happy to return home. They were unable to take advantage of the struggling Minnesota Twins, losing the final two games of their series this week. That being said, the Mets still remain at the top of the NL East. They will start their homestand against the St. Louis Cardinals (9-9), a team caught in between as a whole. The...

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