Long road trips at this time of the year can completely shift the momentum for teams looking to earn a spot in the postseason. In this case, the New York Mets (57-51) will be put to the test over the next week and change. They have 10 games over the next 10 days across four cities, which will begin on the West Coast. Their first opponent is the Los Angeles Angels (47-62), who recently learned...
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Tylor Megill was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse after his start against the Houston Astros on July 29. Just 28 days later, he returned to the big leagues. With Christian Scott and Kodai Senga out for the foreseeable future, Saturday’s start against at the Atlanta Braves was a massive opportunity for Megill. A strong performance from the right-handed starter could have changed the...
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TANNER SCOTT Position: RP B/T: R/L Age: 30 (07/22/1994) 2024 Traditional Stats: 43 G, 44 2/3 IP, 6-5, 1.21 ERA, 0.985 WHIP, 51 SO, 26 BB, 18 SV, 2 BS 2024 Advanced Stats: 361 ERA+, 28.8% SO%, 14.7% BB%, 2.92 xERA, 3.26 FIP, 3.74 xFIP, 0.8 fWAR, 3.2 bWAR RUNDOWN Tanner Scott, one of the most electric left-handed relievers in the game, is expected to be moved by the Miami Marlins over the coming...
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The New York Mets (53-48) are flying high at the moment. A two-game sweep of the New York Yankees, including a 12-3 demolition on Wednesday, puts them in the second Wild Card spot entering Thursday. Francisco Lindor has been right at the front of the team’s turnaround, making an MVP case out of the leadoff spot. The Mets will get their final look at the Atlanta Braves (54-46), who look a...
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Luis Severino entered Saturday’s start with an opportunity to get back on track. His previous three starts were not so good. Specifically, 1-1 with a 6.05 ERA in 19 1/3 innings. It was also a chance to push the New York Mets back in the win column, who had lost two games in a row. Severino was magnificent throughout, dominating the Miami Marlins’ lineup from start to finish. Early...
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