Author: Christian De Block

NL East Roundup: Mets Division Lead Trimmed to 1.5 Games

At the beginning of this week, the New York Mets had a four-game lead over the Atlanta Braves in the National League East. That advantage has dropped all the way down to 1.5 games since Monday, as the Mets lost two straight to the New York Yankees and the Braves swept a three-game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Let’s take a look at how the National League East division stands on August 25. New...

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Series Preview: Mets Head Back to Philadelphia

The New York Mets are set to begin the sixth and final series of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park this weekend. Both teams are playing good baseball as of late, which should make for an exciting four-game set between two squads looking to make the postseason. This matchup is favoring the Mets so far this year, as they have an 11-4 record against the Phillies...

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NL East Roundup: Mets Keep Division Lead at 5.5 Games

The Mets finished the weekend with a 5.5 game lead at the top of the division, even with the Braves taking four-game sweep over the Marlins. With the two teams set to begin a four-game series Monday, the Mets have to feel good about themselves heading into this week. Let’s take a look at how the National League East division stands on August 15. New York Mets: (75-40) Last 10: 8-2 Who’s...

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Series Preview: Mets Host Red-Hot Phillies

The New York Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game series that should be quite entertaining. This weekend could end up as an early preview for a playoff series down the line, as it does look more likely that both of these teams will make the postseason in 2022. The Mets have dominated the season series against the Phillies so far, winning nine of the first 12 games between these...

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Jeff McNeil Is Running Hot at the Plate

Jeff McNeil is having an all-around excellent season, but his recent success at the plate since the beginning of the second half should not go unnoticed. The 30-year-old is currently on an 11-game hitting streak, which was extended in the second inning of Monday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. McNeil hit a single through the open hole on the right side to lead off the inning, something...

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