Author: John Wilson

Players of the Week: Young and Thornton Provide Stability

As if the Mets season couldn’t get any worse, there was some bad news last week. Juan Soto, who was one of the only bright spots this year, is sidelined again due to another calf injury. He was placed on the 10-day IL, and according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Soto will likely be out four to six weeks, longer than his previous calf injury. As far as the play of the Mets last week, they...

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Players of the Week: McLean, Alvarez Go Off in Philly

The Mets had a shortened week last week due to the All-Star break. They then finished the week with a series in Philadelphia. They won the series by taking two out of the three games. The Mets now sit 16 games under .500, with a 42-58 record, before heading into a three-game series against the Brewers in Milwaukee. Offensive Player of the Week: Francisco Alvarez Only playing in two out of the...

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Players of the Week: Soto Slugs, Scott Shines

The Mets are still, somehow, finding new ways to lose. The Mets went 3-4 last week, ending the week by getting swept by the Boston Red Sox. Sloppy play in the field helped the Red Sox clinch that sweep. There were some positive takeaways on both sides. However, the Mets are still looking very dysfunctional. Offensive Player of the Week: Juan Soto Despite some poor defense last week, Soto had a...

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MMO Players of the Month: Bichette and Weaver Dominate

Another month, another round of subpar performances from the New York Mets. With July here and the All-Star break just around the corner, the Mets are now in decision mode. They finished June with a 10-17 record. This still puts them at the bottom of the barrel in the NL East. To cap things off, the team parted ways with manager Carlos Mendoza amidst their ongoing struggles. Unfortunately for...

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Statistical Spotlight: Freddy Peralta’s Standard Numbers

After a quiet start to the offseason, David Stearns went to the other extreme by securing key acquisitions in a short span. A top priority on the Mets’ offseason list was to attain a top-end starter, particularly one who has some postseason experience. On Stearns’s wedding anniversary, he was able to seal the deal to bring Peralta over from the Brewers. This seems to be a great move for...

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