After being claimed off waivers from Baltimore last season, Reed Garrett seemed destined to fade into the background of a constantly changing bullpen. He was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse before this season, reinforcing the idea that he might not stand out. However, when he was recalled to the majors on April 1, Garrett’s performance took a surprising turn as he became nearly unhittable....
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The New York Mets looked to sweep the Miami Marlins out of Citi Field on Sunday afternoon but could not complete it as the offense was stymied and the bullpen failed as they dropped the series finale 3-2. Paul Blackburn took the mound for the Mets and delivered a stellar six innings, effectively shutting down the Marlins’ offense. He allowed just four hits, issued one walk, and struck out...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Thursday afternoon wasn’t kind to the boys in Queens as the Mets blew a five-run lead and lost 7-6 to the Oakland Athletics, marking their fifth loss in six games. Jose Quintana gave up a grand slam, and despite two home runs from Mark Vientos, the bullpen couldn’t hold the lead. For more on this game, check out our recap. Now onto the morning briefing!...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets had been eagerly anticipating a big game from Pete Alonso, and he delivered in a major way on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. He launched two towering home runs in the first three innings, helping propel the Mets to a 9-1 victory and secure a series win. With the Atlanta Braves falling to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Mets now hold the third...
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This weekend brought a familiar yet unwelcome feeling for the Mets and their fans, as echoes of early-season struggles reappeared during the series against the Angels. Critical moments called for big hits that just didn’t materialize, costing the Mets hugely in more ways than one. Sure, J.D. Martinez had a grand slam to put the Mets up by two on Saturday night, but that was one of the only...
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