Author: James Villani

World Series Recap: Astros Defeat Phillies In Six Games

The World Series finally came to an end on Saturday night. The Houston Astros defeated the Cinderella Philadelphia Phillies in six games. The Astros, who were arguably the best in team in the regular season (outside potentially the Los Angeles Dodgers), earned their second World Series in franchise history (2017 being the first). Meanwhile, the Phillies end their terrific season just a tad...

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2022 Mets Report Card: David Peterson, SP/RP

Player Data: Age: 27 (9/3/95), B/T: L/L Traditional Stats: 28 G (19 GS), 105.2 IP, 7-5, 3.83 ERA, 1.334 WHIP, 126 SO, 48 BB Advanced Stats: 101 ERA+, 27.8 K%, 10.6 BB%, 3.94 xERA, 3.64 FIP, 3.31 xFIP, 0.9 bWAR, 1.4 fWAR 2022 Salary: $700,000 (arbitration eligible in 2023, free agent in 2026) 2022 Review David Peterson did a little bit of everything for the New York Mets in 2022. He was projected...

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Should The Mets Exercise The Team Option For Carlos Carrasco?

There are several different decisions general manager Billy Eppler and the New York Mets organization will need to make in the coming weeks and months. One part of that decision-making process will be what to do with the team’s own free agents. In total, the Mets have nine MLB free agents and seven of their own players with options they will have to make/await decisions on. One of those...

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Game Threads: Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros Look To Advance

The 2022 World Series is almost set. Both the Philadelphia Phillies, surprisingly, and the more believable, Houston Astros, are each one win away. The Phillies marched to a thrilling 10-6 victory Saturday, thanks in large part to an electric performances by Rhys Hoskins (2 HRs, 4 RBI) and Bryce Harper (2-for-4, 2 RBI). This increased their series lead to 3-1 over the San Diego Padres. A World...

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Game Thread – ALDS Game 4: Yankees vs. Guardians, 7:07 P.M.

All but one of the spots in the AL and NL Championship Series are set. The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves Saturday afternoon, and in another upset, the San Diego Padres finished off the Los Angeles Dodgers. That sets an extremely surprising Phillies versus Padres NLCS. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros outlasted the Seattle Mariners in 18 innings Saturday, completing the sweep of...

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