Francisco Álvarez’s game-tying home run in Wednesday’s 2-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks will take most of the headlines, but what should not be forgotten is what happened next. After Brett Baty singled to right field, Mark Canha stepped up to the plate with a chance to put the Mets ahead. Diamondbacks reliever Andrew Chafin threw a first-pitch 93 MPH sinker at the bottom of the...
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Francisco Álvarez was left searching for answers after finishing the month of June with a .151 batting average, a .534 OPS and 22 strikeouts. The flip to a new month has allowed the young catcher to regain some of the power he showed earlier this season, as he has hit a home run in two of his last three games. Álvarez has produced at the plate in high-leverage spots, including his go-ahead...
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The New York Mets came into the 2023 season as one of the favorites to win the World Series, and that was reflected in the betting odds. According to BetMGM, Francisco Lindor and the Mets opened at +1100 to be crowned champions, the sixth shortest odds. The Los Angeles Dodgers were valued at +500, followed by the Houston Astros at +700, the Atlanta Braves at +800, the New York Yankees at +900...
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The New York Mets dug themselves into a hole with a 7-19 record in the month of June, only outperforming the Kansas City Royals (6-20). It felt as if every mistake was leading to a loss, during that stretch, but the team was hoping for better results in July. Justin Verlander provided just that, showcasing his most dominant performance of the season in Saturday’s 4-1 victory over the San...
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José Quintana is on the brink of a return to the big leagues, as the New York Mets look for any positives during such a difficult stretch. The left-hander has yet to pitch this season after undergoing bone-graft surgery in March, but his 2023 debut could be in the near future. Quintana threw 64 pitches in just 2 2/3 innings for Triple-A Syracuse on Friday night, allowing two runs to score on...
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