Author: Johnluke Chaparro

Morning Briefing: Mets Reach 100 Wins, But Lose Division

Good morning, Mets fans! In a dominant day which featured a doubleheader sweep, the Mets’ two wins vs. the Nationals have propelled the team to 100 wins for the first time since 1988 and for only the fourth time in club history. Off the back of Brandon Nimmo’s strong game one and contributing to the home run barrage game two, propel the Mets to the century mark with added assists...

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Morning Briefing: The Francisco Álvarez Era Begins

Good morning, Mets fans! The New York Mets arrive in Atlanta for a pivotal three game weekend series against the rival Braves. Fresh off a walk-off win and a five RBI night, courtesy of Eduardo Escobar, the Mets currently sit one game ahead in the NL East standings and will send Jacob deGrom to toe the slab against Max Fried. For more insight, Michael Mayer goes in-depth on possible scenarios...

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Morning Briefing: Mets’ Magic Number Down To 11

Good morning, Mets fans! Thursday was an off day for the Mets, but their division lead expanded and their magic number went down as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 1-0, putting the Mets ahead by 1.5 games and tuning the magic number to clinch the NL East to 11. With the Braves loss, the Mets’ magic number to clinch the NL East is 11. They’re now 1.5 games ahead of second...

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Morning Briefing: Aaron Judge One Away From AL Home Run Record

Good morning, Mets fans! Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge hits his 60th home run of the season against Pirates pitcher Wil Crowe on Tuesday. Judge ties Babe Ruth for the second-most home runs hit in a single season for the franchise and is only one away from tying Roger Maris for the AL all-time single season record. But alas, the New York team with the better record won on Tuesday as well. After...

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Morning Briefing: Scherzer Expected To Return Monday

Good morning, Mets fans! Joe Pantorno of amNewYork quotes Buck Showalter on pitcher Max Scherzer saying “So far, so good” and targets a Monday return. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com tweets with Scherzer’s return to the rotation, the team will move pitcher David Peterson to the bullpen. Only throwing 29 pitches on Wednesday night, he will likely be available as a relief option this...

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