The Atlanta Braves clinched the National League East title on Saturday against the Phillies. Atlanta, 87-68, has surprised many with their success with many believing their success has arrived a year or two early. They started strongly to begin the year, and never faded. They were in a race with the Phillies until a few weeks back when Philadelphia hit a rut. The Braves’ lineup is loaded...
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Although it has appeared to be a lot better as of late, the Mets rank towards the bottom of the league in some key fundamental statistics. According to Nick Francona on Twitter, the Mets rank worst in the Major Leagues in throwing out runners attempting to steal, bottom three in stolen base percentage, and scoring a runner on third with two outs. They also rank No. 24 in advancing a runner from...
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The Mets are once again moving radio stations, ending a four year run with WOR. According to 710 WFAN, the organization has reached a multi-year deal with Entercom, the leader in sports radio. The deal will make 880 WCBS the new home of New York Mets baseball starting in 2019 and going through the 2025 baseball season. The station will provide in-depth pregame and postgame coverage. WFAN, the...
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New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said on Friday afternoon that David Wright may appear in more than one game. Callaway will “look for spots to get him in as a pinch-hitter beginning on Sept. 25, when he’s activated”, says Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Callaway noted that Wright would need a heads up of at least a few innings to get ready for a pinch hitting appearance. It was...
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After Sunday’s 4-1 win over the Giants in San Francisco, Mickey Callaway spoke briefly on the future of Jay Bruce at first base, saying he “thinks he looks good.” “He is getting more and more comfortable the more games he plays. I think he is going to have the whole offseason to work at this if this is the route we are going to go. Gary DiSarcina and myself feel like he...
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