Author: Christian De Block

Series Preview: Mets Will Avoid Skenes in Pirates Matchup

The New York Mets (48-34) appear to be pushing past their worst stretch of the season. Consecutive losses against the Atlanta Braves on Monday and Tuesday had them in a 1-10 rut. It felt like everything that could go wrong was going wrong. But they were able to stop the bleeding, winning the final two games of their series with Atlanta. The Mets have once again regained their place at the top of...

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The Best Version of Soto Has Arrived

What Juan Soto has been able to do in the month of June has been overshadowed by the team’s struggles. If there was any doubt surrounding his fit and what the New York Mets were getting from him, that has quickly disappeared. Soto continued his red-hot form Wednesday, leading the way in a 7-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. The Mets are finally on the board against the Braves this season. In...

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Series Preview: Struggling Mets Look for Spark in Philadelphia

For the first time this season, the New York Mets (45-30) are in the midst of a significant losing streak. After getting swept at home against the Tampa Bay Rays last weekend, the team went down to Atlanta. The Braves also swept the Mets, dominating them in every facet of the game. Just like that, the race at the top of the National League East has taken another turn. The red-hot Philadelphia...

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Command Issues Complicate Mets’ Plans

The New York Mets have received great results from their pitching staff this season, all things considered. Both the rotation and the bullpen have played a significant role in why the team owns one of the best records in baseball. Right now, though, the group is showing some cracks, and that was on full display in Thursday’s 7-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Clay Holmes hung in there early,...

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Series Preview: Surging Mets Host Rays

The New York Mets (45-24) remain the best team in baseball following their sweep of the Washington Nationals. It did come at a cost though, as Kodai Senga suffered a hamstring strain that has put him on the injured list. Losing a front end starter with the best ERA (1.47 ERA) in the National League certainly hurts. Luckily for the Mets, their rotation is deep and has reinforcements on their way...

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