The New York Mets (59-37) entered Sunday night’s nationally-televised finale at Citi Field looking to avoid a sweep. Against the San Diego Padres (54-43), the Mets’ bats awoke and New York triumphed to a 8-5 victory. This, specifically led by a big three-run home run via Pete Alonso, as well as some strong pitching (outside of Joely Rodríguez), once again. Worth noting, given the...
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The trade deadline is only nine days away. With August 2nd rapidly approaching, the rumor mill is in full force. Earlier today, two different reports surrounding the Mets and possible additions came to the forefront. Specifically regarding Josh Bell, Trey Mancini, and J.D. Martinez. Per Pat Ragazzo and Michael Marino of FanNation, the Mets are one of several teams that have made a trade offer...
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Position: 1B/DH Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 1/5/1990 (32) Traditional Stats: 90 G, 103 H, 21 HR, 69 RBI, .298 BA/.350 OBP/.552 SLG Advanced Stats: 3.1 WAR, .383 wOBA, 135 wRC+ Rundown C.J. Cron has been one of the more underrated hitters in the league over his career. He owns a career slash line of .265/.326/.483, which is good for an OPS of .809 (MLB average in 2022 is .707). He also owns seven...
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Sunday, July 12, 2022 • 7:00 P.M. Los Angeles, CA ESPN • MLB Network Today is the big day. Not only will several lives change, but the trajectory of some teams can as well. The MLB Draft is officially upon us. Day one of the draft is tonight, beginning at 7:00 P.M. ET, and is compromised of the first two rounds. Meanwhile, day two (rounds 3-10) and day three (rounds 11-20) will follow in the...
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In the final game of the first half of the season, the New York Mets (58-35) hoped to complete the four-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs (35-57). During an overcast afternoon on Sunday at Wrigley Field, it looked as if the Mets were going to complete the sweep. However, after Drew Smith gave up a couple eighth inning runs, New York fell 3-2. The Mets got the scoring going early, in bizarre...
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