Author: Christian De Block

Series Preview: Rangers Come to Flushing

The New York Mets finished the month of June with a record of 13-12, yet their lead at the top of the division has shrunk over that span. That is as a result of the Atlanta Braves going 21-6 in June, moving within 3.5 games of their division rival. The Mets will look to stay in first as we get closer to the the All-Star Break. The Texas Rangers come to Citi Field with a record of 36-38, which is...

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James McCann Activated; Max Scherzer Won’t Pitch Sunday

The Mets announced catcher James McCann would be reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of their series opener against the Miami Marlins. Patrick Mazeika has been optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. McCann last played on May 10 against the Washington Nationals, before suffering a wrist injury that has kept him out for more than a month and a half. McCann finished...

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Heyman: Mets Among Teams Showing Interest in Luis Castillo

The Mets are among a few teams showing early interest in Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo, per Jon Heyman of the NY Post. This news comes just a day after Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco left his start against the Houston Astros with back tightness. Whether or not he will have to miss his next scheduled start has yet to be determined. Injuries have hindered the Mets rotation all...

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The Mets and Dodgers are Shaping Up to be the Two Best Teams in the National League

Going into Thursday night, the hype around the four-game series between the New York Mets and Los Angels Dodgers was incredible. Two of the best teams in the league were set to face each other for the first time in 2022. The series certainly lived up to the excitement, with each team taking two games apiece to earn a split. The Dodgers pitching staff dominated the first two games of the series,...

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Carlos Carrasco’s First Inning Struggles Are Over

Carlos Carrasco has drastically improved in his first inning command this season. In 2021, the right-hander had a tendency of giving up a fair amount of runs to start games. Now that he is past the hamstring and elbow problems, Carrasco is back to being an effective pitcher for this Mets rotation. Last season, injuries delayed the debut of Carrasco in a Mets uniform until July 30 against the...

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