Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Mets 2024 First Half Report Card: Relievers

It’s no secret that the Mets’ bullpen has the team’s weakest link. Their 4.20 ERA ranks 20th in the majors, and they’ve already been charged with 20 losses and 16 blown saves. Since July 1, the Mets’ bullpen has a 7.49 ERA, which is the worst mark in the majors. With the team currently holding a playoff spot, they will need a lot more from their relievers if they...

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MMO Trade Profile: Colin Poche, LHP

Position: RP B/T: L/L Age: 30 (01/17/1994) 2024 Traditional Stats: 27 G, 25 IP, 3.24 ERA, 1.040 WHIP, 1-1, 22 K, 8 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 121 ERA+, 22.2% K%, 8.1% BB%, 4.07 xERA, 4.96 FIP, 4.37 xFIP, -0.2 fWAR, 0.5 bWAR Rundown A 16th-round pick in 2016, Colin Poche debuted with the Rays in 2019 but missed all of the 2020 and 2021 seasons after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery. He...

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Morning Briefing: Alonso Falls Flat in Home Run Derby

Good morning, Mets fans! In the Home Run Derby, Pete Alonso struggled to find a rhythm and was eliminated in the first round of competition with just 12 home runs, the second-lowest total in the field. After the event, Alonso said he hopes to compete in it again. Alonso is also the Mets’ lone representative in the All-Star Game today, which is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Latest Mets...

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Morning Briefing: Jose Iglesias to Perform at Home Run Derby

Good morning, Mets fans! Jose Iglesias (a.k.a. Candelita) is set to perform his hit single “OMG” before the Home Run Derby tonight at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. This past week, “OMG” ranked No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin digital song sales chart. Candelita’s “OMG” sign from the Mets’ dugout is also on its way to Arlington. Latest Mets...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Begin Final Homestand of First Half

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets begin their final homestand of the first half tonight with the first of three games against the Nationals. José Quintana (3-5, 4.22 ERA) will match up against Jake Irvin (7-6, 2.80 ERA) for the second straight outing. The two hurlers matched zeros on July 4, with Irvin getting the win thanks to Jesse Winker’s eighth-inning homer. Daniel Murphy will join...

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