Author: Christian De Block

NL East Roundup: Mets Regain Three Game Lead

The Mets’ lead at the top of the division slipped to a 0.5 game following their 2-1 against the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. Since then, the team has won three straight against two potential playoff teams, helping them increase their lead over the Atlanta Braves to three games. Let’s take a peek at how the National League East division looks on July 28. New York Mets (61-37)...

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Mets First Half Report Card: Outfielders

Well, Mets fans, we have made it to the All-Star break. As crazy as it sounds, the first half of the season has concluded. So far, the Metsmerized team has put together grades on the coaching staff, starting pitchers, and relievers. Now let’s shift our focus to the outfield. Brandon Nimmo: A  Nimmo is having the best season of his career and is proving to be one of the most important...

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Series Preview: Mets End First Half in Chicago

The New York Mets are heading north to face the Chicago Cubs for a four-game series before heading to the All-Star break. Buck Showalter’s team are coming into this series with a lot of confidence following a series victory over the Braves in Atlanta earlier this week. The Mets currently hold 2.5 game lead over the Braves, who are in D.C to face Washington Nationals this weekend. Jeff...

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Lindor Stepping Up in Big Moments

Francisco Lindor has continued to come up big in high-leverage moments for the Mets this season. After struggling for most of his first year in New York, the shortstop is playing a critical role in the team currently holding a 2.5-game lead in the NL East. With everything that Lindor brings to the table, from his offense to his great leadership skills, who knows where the Mets would be without...

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Edwin Díaz Continues to Shine in the Biggest Moments

Going into their series opener against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night, there was uncertainty surrounding the availability of the Mets All-Star closer Edwin Díaz for game one. The right-handed reliever appeared in each of the last two games against the Miami Marlins over the weekend, but had only thrown a total of 18 pitches. Even with the low pitch count, asking Díaz to pitch for a third...

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