Author: Christian De Block

Series Preview: Mets Searching for Success in Cincinnati

The New York Mets were on the cusp of starting the season 0-6, but a two-run ninth inning in the second game of their doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers helped them avoid back-to-back sweeps. A lack of competitiveness from the lineup has been the biggest worry as the team ranks third to last in runs per game (2.17). Francisco Álvarez and Pete Alonso have been two of the only bright spots,...

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Francisco Alvarez Impresses To Begin The Season

Francisco Alvarez showed glimpses of what he could become throughout the 2023 season, especially with the bat. His power is always going to draw the most headlines, but his ability to spray the ball all over the field in Saturday’s 7-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers may be a sign of things to come. For just the second time in his young career, the New York Mets’ catcher, Alvarez,...

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Betting Odds for 2024 National League Awards

The New York Mets are set to begin their 2024 season against the Milwaukee Brewers later today! But, before that gets started, now is the perfect time to take a deeper look into the betting odds for each of the awards in the National League. Which Mets have the best odds to be named as the MVP, Cy Young winner and/or Rookie of the Year? Let’s take a look at the odds, presented by...

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Series Preview: Mets Open the 2024 Season with the Brewers

The 2024 Major League Baseball season has officially arrived! An offseason of changes, both on and off the field, makes this season an interesting one for the New York Mets. Led by first-time manager Carlos Mendoza, their first test will come against another team in transition, the Milwaukee Brewers. Craig Counsell managed the club for nine years but decided to take on a new challenge with the...

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José Quintana Struggles As Opening Day Approaches

For just the first time since the 2017 campaign, José Quintana will be a team’s Opening Day starter, this time for the New York Mets. That wasn’t necessarily planned or expected, but Kodai Senga beginning the season on the injured list with a shoulder injury forced the team to shift some pieces around. Quintana will get the nod against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, coming off a...

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