Author: Christian De Block

Alonso’s Power Surge Continues in Mets’ 5-1 Win over Nationals

For the second consecutive night, the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals struggled to produce with runners in scoring position. Neither offense was able to execute against Max Scherzer or MacKenzie Gore, that was until the Mets got a few big swings from their best power bat. Both Scherzer and Gore dealt with traffic on the base path, but every team the opposition threatened, they were...

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Series Preview: Mets Host Nationals as Trade Deadline Approaches

The New York Mets (47-54) remain seven and a half games out of a playoff spot after a two-game split with the New York Yankees. It seems more and more likely that Steven Cohen and Billy Eppler will choose to be sellers ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline, as David Robertson, Tommy Pham and Mark Canha could be on the move. The Washington Nationals (43-59) have won six of their last 10 as they...

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2023 Trade Profile: David Robertson

David Robertson Position: Relief Pitcher Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 38 (April 9, 1985) 2023 Traditional Stats: 2.13 ERA, 1.039 WHIP, 42 1/3 IP, 2.8 BB/9, 10.0 SO/9 2023 Advanced Stats: 3.67 FIP, 195 ERA+, 28.1 SO%, 7.8 BB%, 3.0 HR%, 19.0 LD%, 42.9 GB%, 26.7 FB%, 88.3 average EV Rundown The New York Mets signed David Robertson to a one-year for $10 million in December of 2022. At the time, he was...

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Series Preview: Mets Continue Pivotal Stretch in Boston

The New York Mets (45-51) remain seven games out of a Wild Card spot as they begin a five-game road trip. With the trade deadline just 11 days away, this stretch could make the difference between the Mets becoming sellers, buyers, or a team that sticks with the group they have. Francisco Álvarez and Brett Baty will be joined by Mark Vientos, who is back from Triple-A Syracuse after Starling...

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2023 Trade Profile: Brooks Raley

Position: Relief Pitcher Bats/Throws: L/L Age: 35 (June 29, 1988) 2023 Traditional Stats: 2.14 ERA, 1.188 WHIP, 33 2/3 IP, 3.7 BB/9, 9.6 SO/9 2023 Advanced Stats: 4.01 FIP, 195 ERA+, 25.0 SO%, 9.7 BB%, 2.1 HR%, 20.2 LD%, 36.0 GB%, 85.1 average EV Rundown  In December of 2022, the New York Mets acquired left-handed reliever Brooks Raley from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitching prospect...

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