Author: Dilip Sridhar

Morning Briefing: Mets Snap One Game Winning Streak

Tonight, the Mets will wrap up their series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Matt Harvey was scheduled to start but was pushed back due to weather. The starter is TBA but they will face Nick Pivetta. Yesterday, Jacob deGrom could not find his command and gave up lots of hits. The offense did not manage much success off the Phillies pitching staff. That ultimately led to a huge win in favor of...

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The Case For Juan Lagares To Play Every Day

With the 2017 season winding down, most fans have an eye for 2018. The Mets have a list of problems to fix. Some of it might just be fixed with luck (see: Wilmer Flores and Michael Conforto) but some issues like third base will need to be seriously addressed. Another position worth discussing is the Mets outfield. The Mets have two stars at the position but both are coming off serious injuries...

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Morning Briefing: Back in the New York Groove

Good morning, Mets fans! Tonight, the New York Mets will take on the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:10 p.m. Jacob deGrom is starting for the Mets and will take on Ben Lively on the Citi Field mound. Yesterday, the Mets offense went to work and the pitchers stumbled to 27 outs to get the Mets a win. It snapped a four game skid. Brandon Nimmo went 3-for-4 and raised his OBP to .407. Juan Lagares also...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Take On Phillies For Three Game Set

Today, the New York Mets will take on the Philadelphia Phillies for matinee affair on labor day. Rafael Montero will take on Mark Leiter at 1:10 p.m. Yesterday, the remains of the Mets offense did a nice job but the Mets pitching did not hold the fort – a usual trend during 2017. Amed Rosario left with a bruised finger but the Mets hope he will be back soon. Chris Flexen struggled for the...

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Rapid Reaction: Mets Swept Out Of Houston With 8-6 Loss

The New York Mets (58-78) lost to the Houston Astros (83-53) by a score of 8-6 this afternoon at Minute Maid Park. Pitching: Chris Flexen struggled in this one. The young righty allowed seven runs in four innings. He is learning how to pitch in the majors on the fly and will likely need more seasoning in the minors next season. Chasen Bradford relieved him and threw two scoreless innings....

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