For most, if not all of September, the New York Mets’ bullpen has been superb. It hasn’t been just Edwin Díaz either. Ryne Stanek has been much better as of late, Phil Maton has been effective in virtually every situation, and the Mets are getting contributions from usual minor-league level arms. Having an improved bullpen is one of the many reasons why the Mets are where they are....
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The New York Mets (80-66), against all odds, have an opportunity to make the playoffs. It is pretty remarkable to think this team was once 11 games under .500 at the beginning of June. But, if the Mets want to continue playing baseball into October, they will have to succeed against a few of the best teams out there. One of them is the Philadelphia Phillies (88-58), who currently have an...
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Pitching deep into games has become a consistent thing for the New York Mets’ starters in recent weeks. Jose Quintana continued the trend in Saturday’s 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds, making pretty incredible history along the way. The veteran notched his 100th win of his career, becoming the first Columbian pitcher to reach that mark. Another massive day for both the Mets and...
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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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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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