Since the trade deadline, the New York Mets (58-70) have the best record in baseball. They’ve gone 11-4 across that span, sweeping the Cleveland Guardians and the Washington Nationals over that stretch. It’s been evident that they are playing more free, and as a result, their confidence is growing with every win. That will be put to the test against the Chicago White Sox (66-61), a...
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Just a few weeks ago, it seemed as if Kodai Senga’s time with the Mets could be coming to an end. The pitcher who burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2023 felt like a distant memory. Whether it was as a starter or in long relief, Senga couldn’t rediscover that level of performance. But with the team out of the playoff race, the Mets gave him one more chance in another role. Closer. A...
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Sean Manaea began the season with a lot of uncertainty hanging over his head. A significant drop in velocity on his fastball, plus a move from starter to bulk reliever; after a difficult 2025 season, it was hard to know how things would unfold for the veteran. But to his credit, once Manaea reclaimed his place in the starting rotation, he never looked back. That was on full display in the...
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The New York Mets (50-66) are undefeated post trade deadline! After moving eight players over the last week, it’s time for this new-look roster to show what they can do. So far, so good. The Mets swept a three-game series on the road against the Cleveland Guardians, who were buyers at the deadline in their quest to make the postseason. New York’s offense delivered in Cleveland,...
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Robert Stock was briefly a Met in 2021, making two starts and three total appearances. He spent the next few years pitching in South Korea, Mexico, etc… It took him all the way until last season to return to the big leagues, making two appearances out of the bullpen for the Boston Red Sox. At the age of 36, Stock probably wasn’t sure if he would pitch in an MLB game again. But he did...
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