Author: Christian De Block

Series Preview: Mets Host Nationals in Final Home Series

The New York Mets (79-74) have won a series? Yes, yes they have! The Mets took two of three over the San Diego Padres to put two games between them and the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Cincinnati Reds for the final NL Wild Card spot. With nine games to go, their momentum is trending in the right direction. Next up is the Washington Nationals (62-91), who have lost seven of their last 10....

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Series Preview: Mets Host Rangers with Major Playoff Implications

Where should we start? The New York Mets (76-71) are in big trouble after being swept in a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. They entered the week with an opportunity to get back into the race for a National League East title. Well, they went ahead and did anything but that. The Mets are now just 1 1/2 games ahead of San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds for the final...

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Series Preview: Mets Face Reds As Wild Card Hunt Continues

With 22 games to go, the New York Mets (75-65) are not completely safe in the National League playoff picture. As play begins Friday, they own the third Wild Card spot, four games ahead of the San Francisco Giants. The Mets also remain six games back of the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East with four head-to-head matchups remaining. There is still a lot to play for. The Mets got off to a good...

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Juan Soto, Playing Like An MVP, Leading Mets Late in Season

For a large portion of this season, fans have describe it as a down year for Juan Soto. Did he have a slow start? Sure. Did he have his fair share of struggles with runners in scoring position in April and May? Absolutely. But for over three months now, Soto has been an absolute force at the plate. His at-bats in Monday’s 10-8 win over the Detroit Tigers was ultimately the difference for...

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Series Preview: Surging Mets Meet the Marlins at Home

Well, well, well. All of a sudden, the New York Mets (72-61) are in a much better spot than they were just days ago. An unexpected but critical three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies has them back in the race for the National League East. Cutting the gap from seven to four games over a three-day period was massive. Also, clinching the season series over the Phillies gives them an upper...

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