Author: Christian De Block

Series Preview: Red-Hot Mets Finish Homestand Against Cincinnati

The New York Mets (76-64) are now in the home stretch of the season, making every game so important. Their next task will be to take care of business at home against the Cincinnati Reds (68-73), who have won four-consecutive games. The margin for error is so slim, and winning the games you are supposed to will be key in the race for a playoff spot. Before we get to the upcoming series,...

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Jesse Winker Continues His Superb Stretch Of Play

The acquisition of Jesse Winker was a move that excited a large portion of the New York Mets’ fanbase. Just over a month has passed and it is safe to say that feeling has only increased. Winker joined the team off the back of four really good months of baseball with the Washington Nationals. He has raised his level with the Mets, providing them with another potent bat from the left side....

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Series Preview: Mets Finish Road Trip in Chicago

The New York Mets (70-64) will conclude their 10-game road trip with a weekend series against the struggling Chicago White Sox (31-104). It has been an entertaining past few days for the Mets, who remain very much alive in the playoff race. Let’s take a look a look at what happened: Mets Win Back-And-Forth Series In Arizona The Mets were on the verge of taking the first two games of their...

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Francisco Lindor’s MVP Case Continues to Grow

Shohei Ohtani is the betting favorite to win the National League (NL) MVP, and rightfully so. The Dodgers’ slugger leads the NL in runs, home runs, RBIs, slugging percentage, etc. He already has a 40-40 season, with potential to be the first player to ever have a 50-50 season in the history of the sport. Ohtani is great, likely a first-ballot Hall of Famer one day. With all that being...

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Paul Blackburn’s Injury Leaves Rotation in Difficult Position

At this stage of the season, with the way other teams are playing in the National League, any loss for the New York Mets feels big. But, an injury in the rotation could serve an even bigger blow. With Kodai Senga likely out for the rest of the regular season, their depth in that area is thin. Losing another arm could prove costly as the Mets look to remain in the race for a Wild Card spot down...

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