Author: Christian De Block

Series Preview: Mets Head Back to Miami

The New York Mets go down to Miami to face the Marlins for their fourth series of the season against their divisional opponent. The Mets have faired well against the Marlins so far this year, winning seven of their first 11 games against them. Manager Buck Showalter will look to keep his team focused after two highly-intensified wins against the New York Yankees earlier this week. The Mets will...

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Mets Acquire Tyler Naquin and Phillip Diehl from Reds

The New York Mets are acquiring outfielder Tyler Naquin and relief pitcher Philip Diehl from the Cincinnati Reds, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported that minor leaguers Jose Acuna and Hector Rodriguez will be sent to the Reds in order to complete the deal. Acuna is a 19-year-old right-hander pitcher and Rodriguez is an 18-year-old second baseman, both of...

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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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