Author: Jack Markowski

Recapping The Mets’ Deadline Moves

The trade deadline has come and gone as the New York Mets decided to go all-in on a retool aimed at restocking the farm system. While the team shipped off a number of notable contributors and effectively threw in the towel on the 2023 season, they used Steve Cohen’s deep pockets to enhance their return, and came away with an impressive haul that could pay dividends in the near future....

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Players of the Week: Alonso and Verlander Dominate

The New York Mets, amidst a selloff, enjoyed one of their more successful weeks of the season as they split a two-game series with the crosstown rival New York Yankees before taking three of four from the Washington Nationals. Pete Alonso returned to form following a prolonged slump during that stretch, while Justin Verlander continued his run of dominance with two fantastic outings. Hitter of...

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History of Billy Eppler’s Trades as Mets GM

The New York Mets will face an uncomfortable reality over the coming days as they enter this season’s trade deadline as sellers despite coming into the year with World Series aspirations. That process has already commenced with the trade of David Robertson to the division rival Miami Marlins and is certain to continue with the likes of Tommy Pham, Mark Canha and others being firmly...

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Players of the Week: Álvarez and Verlander Thrive

The New York Mets remain in limbo while tracking towards being sellers at next week’s trade deadline after taking two of three from the Chicago White Sox to begin the week before losing two of three to the Boston Red Sox this weekend. Along the way, Justin Verlander turned in perhaps his best start as a Met while Francisco Álvarez one-upped himself yet again. Hitter of the Week In what...

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Pete Alonso’s Struggles Won’t Go Away

Pete Alonso’s struggles since returning from injury have been well-documented. Widely regarded as one of the league’s primary offensive talents, Alonso is in the midst of perhaps the worst slump of his career following a trip to the injured list in early June. There have been plenty of questions raised about Alonso’s recovery and health as a result, culminating in widespread...

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