Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: Mets Are Postseason-Bound

Good morning, Mets fans! Monday was an absolute roller coaster for the Mets and Braves, with the first game of the doubleheader turning into an instant classic. After getting shut down by Spencer Schwellenbach for seven innings, the Mets busted through for six runs against the Braves’ bullpen in the eighth inning, capped by a Brandon Nimmo two-run homer. Atlanta responded, however, scoring...

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Morning Briefing: For Mets and Braves, It’s Win and In

Good morning, Mets fans! After a chaotic turn of events on Sunday, the Mets and Braves will square off in a doubleheader at Truist Park this afternoon starting at 1:10 p.m. Tylor Megill (4-5, 3.98 ERA) will face off against rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (8-7, 3.47 ERA). The Braves are holding Cy Young favorite Chris Sale back for the second game of the doubleheader or the first game...

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Wild Card Update: D-Backs Pull Even With Mets

With the final two games in Atlanta postponed until next Monday, all the Mets could do was watch on Wednesday. When they open their series in Milwaukee on Friday, the Mets will still control their own destiny, but almost certainly will need to win the series in order to lock up a postseason berth. Fangraphs raised the Mets’ playoff odds to 78.6% on Wednesday night, while the Braves’...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Own Second Wild Card Spot

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets and Braves begin their crucial three-game series at Truist Park this evening. Luis Severino (11-6, 3.79 ERA) will take the hill for the Mets against rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (7-7, 3.61 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. The Mets enter the series now in sole possession of the second Wild Card spot after the Diamondbacks lost to the...

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Morning Briefing: Mets, Braves Set Rotation Plans Heading Into Big Series

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets and Braves have revealed their probable starters for this week’s huge three-game series in Atlanta which begins tomorrow evening. Luis Severino (11-6, 3.79 ERA) will take the hill for the Mets in the series opener, followed by David Peterson (9-3, 3.08 ERA) on Wednesday, and Sean Manaea (12-5, 3.29 ERA) in the series finale. Meanwhile, the Braves will...

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