Author: Christian De Block

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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Series Preview: Pivotal Stretch Kicks Off in San Diego

The New York Mets (66-61) are about to embark on their most important road trip of the season. Entering tonight, they sit 3.5 games behind the third Wild Card spot, occupied by the Atlanta Braves. The San Diego Padres (72-56) are next up on the schedule, and the Mets will see the best version of them. In the second half, the Padres are a league-best 22-7. The Mets will be put to the test as they...

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Series Preview: Mets Search for Answers Against Marlins

Coming home after a 10-game road trip was supposed to be a good thing for the New York Mets (62-59). That didn’t prove to be true midweek, as they dropped two of three against the Oakland Athletics. 19 runs in three games was a positive sign for the offense, but the rotation and the bullpen didn’t hold up their end of the bargain. The Mets will hope to flush that and play better...

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