Based loaded, no outs. That was the start of the bottom of the ninth for the New York Mets as they attempted to close out a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. Somehow, Jeurys Familia was able to walk the tightrope yet again and complete his 33rd save of the season. This may seem like deja vu of sorts as Familia did this exact act against the Cubs in their previous series. He would start his inning...
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Rene Rivera had an eventful game Tuesday during the Mets thrilling 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. From helping Noah Syndergaard get through 5.2 innings of work, to a costly throwing error that put the Cubs on the board early. He followed with a clutch go-ahead single and ended by helping Jeurys Familia navigate through what seemed the impossible. Rivera seemed to be at the center of every...
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The rumor mill is about to be churning out hypothetical scenarios en masse as the trade deadline nears. Most of the rumors will lead to nothing, some will come to fruition, and on occasion, a deal nobody saw coming surprises us all. With the second wild card available, many teams will not count themselves out, sometimes to their own detriment (Mr. Preller). Panic City may have had a population...
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I first remember reading about ‘greenies’ in Ball Four, Jim Bouton’s eye-opening autobiography about the everyday grind of a ball player. He mentioned how ‘greenies’, better known as amphetamines, were readily available and used by players. I was a teenager at the time and compared it to getting a Star in Super Mario Brothers – it made the character better for...
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Zack Wheeler has been throwing bullpen sessions at the Mets’ complex in Port St. Lucie, multiple sources have told Newsday. According to the report, Wheeler has thrown off the mound three times, logging just under 30 pitches in his last session on Sunday. This could be a sign that Wheeler is nearing the start of a rehab assignment which is expected to last about a month long. Barring any further...
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