The New York Mets fell short yet again this week, losing two out of three on the road to both the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. Despite the team’s poor performance, Francisco Lindor and Max Scherzer both proved their star status and impressed when the rest of the roster couldn’t. Hitter of the Week After seeing his OPS drop to .700 last week, Francisco Lindor came back...
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The New York Mets came into the year as perceived contenders following a 101-win campaign in 2022 and an offseason that saw their payroll skyrocket to over $350 million, by far the largest total in the league. However, a number of different factors have compounded and left the Mets in an unfortunate position as they sit six games below .500 with a 34-40 record in late June and have shown few...
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The New York Mets failed to capitalize on a prime opportunity to turn their season around this week, splitting a two-game set with the New York Yankees before losing two out of three against the St. Louis Cardinals. Brandon Nimmo and Dominic Leone both did their part, though, and delivered when called upon in the clutch. Hitter of the Week In a season defined by frustration and misfortune,...
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From a lack of situational hitting to mediocre outings from the top of the rotation, there has been plenty of blame to go around during the New York Mets recent skid. In a way, you almost expect those sorts of struggles from time to time and can excuse them as being part of the ebbs and flows of a baseball season. What isn’t as justifiable, however, is their recent all-around sloppy play....
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The New York Mets floundered against a pair of tough opponents on the road this week, as they suffered an agonizing sweep at the hands of the Atlanta Braves before taking just a single game from the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. Rookies Francisco Álvarez and Kodai Senga continued to chug along, however, and provide some optimism and excitement for both the present and the future. Hitter...
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