Author: Joe D

For Struggling Mets It’s Now Or Never

After four straight days of COVID-19 related postponements, the New York Mets will return to action on Tuesday with a twi-night doubleheader against the upstart Miami Marlins at Citi Field. What started out as an unorthodox 60 game schedule, has now evolved into an absolutely grueling test of determination and endurance as the 12-14 Mets will play 34 games in 34 days to close out the rest of...

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So You Think You Know The Mets: Double Trouble

When Amed Rosario doubled against the Miami Marlins last week, I was surprised to learn he ranked second among active Mets players in doubles with 66. In this edition of So You Think You Know The Mets, we want to know if you can name the Top 24 Mets on the All-Time Doubles Leaders. Think you’ve got what it takes? You have 3 minutes to show us how good you know the Mets. Good Luck!...

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MMO Mailbag: Thoughts On Luis Rojas

Kevin T. Asks: What are your thoughts on the job Luis Rojas is doing so far this season? Marshall Replies: Luis Rojas has done what any senior manager in ‘business’ does in his first few weeks of his new job—he’s made mistakes. He should’ve pinch hit for Wilson Ramos on a couple of occasions and his handling of the pitching staff at times has been questionable. The...

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Mets Bats Need To Provide More Thump

In the aftermath of another Mets debacle that culminated in the departure of slugger Yoenis Cespedes, the Amazins found it within themselves to take one against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. With their ace Jacob deGrom on the mound, the team finally gave him some runs to work with and the veteran right-hander responded with his typical dominant performance to earn his first win of the season....

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NL East Report: Strasburg and Soto Nearing Return

Miami Marlins Major League Baseball’s Department of Investigations is expected to finish a report on the origins of the Marlins’ COVID-19 outbreak in the next two days, according to Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci. In the last week, 18 Marlins players and two coaches have tested positive for the coronavirus. All Marlins games are currently postponed through Sunday. Miami...

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