Author: Jack Sargente

Morning Briefing: Mets Miss Chance at Sweep of Tigers

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets’ week-long Midwest road trip was off to a hot start as the Amazins took the first two of their three-game set against Detroit. However, a Mets bullpen collapse halted a sweep of the Tigers as Ryan Helsley’s continued struggles turned a one-run ball game into a four-run cushion for Detroit. Kerry Carpenter’s three-run bomb off Helsley sent the...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Win 10th Straight at Home Against Phillies

Good morning, Mets fans! The New York Mets are rolling! In the series finale against the NL East first-place Philadelphia Phillies, Citi Field continued to work its magic against their in-division rival. Nolan McLean, in his third career start, went eight shutout innings and became the first pitcher in Mets history to win his first three career starts. The Mets offense went up 3-0 early after a...

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Morning Briefing: Jose Siri Set to Start Rehab Assignment

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are looking to get back one of their offseason additions on the field in the next couple of weeks as they try to improve their outfield depth. Jose Siri, who has one hit in 20 big league at-bats with the Mets, is reportedly going to start a rehab assignment in the next week, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The former Rays outfielder fouled a ball off his shin on...

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Morning Briefing: Another Blown Lead Haunts Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! It was a familiar story for the Mets on Wednesday: a promising start doomed by a blown lead. They were up 6-0 through two innings against former Met Carlos Carrasco, but David Peterson and Reed Garrett combined to give up nine runs in the fourth inning. The Mets lost to the Braves, 11-6. It was their 12th loss in their last 14 games. And it continued an ugly trend of...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Make Big Bullpen Moves Before Deadline

Good morning, Mets fans! Despite the Mets falling to the San Diego Padres by a score of  5-0 on Wednesday, finishing off a disappointing three-game sweep at the hands of San Diego, that finale took a backseat to their deadline moves. After the game, the Mets would go on a bullpen bonanza, acquiring two high-end relief arms and now putting New York’s bullpen amongst the top of the league....

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