Paul Blackburn is pitching in a playoff race for the first time in his career, but that hasn’t fazed him. The New York Mets have received two quality starts from the right-hander in a matter of days, both of which on the road. So far, so good for him. Blackburn did not earn a decision in Wednesday’s win over the Colorado Rockies, but that shouldn’t detract from another strong...
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Being mentioned in the same sentence as the Chicago White Sox is not a good thing, certainly for this season. Entering Wednesday, the New York Mets had been hitting .195 with runners in scoring position since July 14, the third-worst mark in baseball. After being one of the best offenses in June and July, the Mets have stumbled in recent weeks. On Wednesday, the team needed a big hit in a big...
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David Peterson is having a solid season, although the advanced numbers continue to say he is one of the luckiest pitchers in baseball. There is two ways to look at that. If Peterson continues to put himself in difficult situations, his luck may run out. But in the same way, he does deserves some credit for working out of trouble as consistently as he has. Saturday’s start against the Los...
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The New York Mets opted to trade for Paul Blackburn in order to fill a need in their rotation. Blake Snell and Tarik Skubal may have been available at the right price, but the team was unwilling to move their top prospects. The early returns on that decision look good. Blackburn performed really well in his first start with the Mets, helping them earn a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels Friday...
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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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