Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Mets Strand 14 In Friday’s Shutout Loss

The Mets lost to the Braves for the seventh time in eight games this season, but it wasn’t as if they didn’t have opportunities to make headway. The Mets had base runners in eight different innings, and multiple base runners six times. All told, the Mets went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position and left a whopping 14 men on base. Brandon Nimmo drew a walk to lead off the bottom...

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Morning Briefing: MLB Hands Down Suspensions for White Sox-Guardians Brawl

Good morning, Mets fans! Major League Baseball announced suspensions for Saturday’s brawl between the White Sox and Guardians. Tim Anderson was handed the lengthiest suspension, getting six games, while José Ramírez received three games. Both players are currently appealing. Managers Terry Francona and Pedro Grifol both served one-game suspensions on Monday, as did Guardians coach Mike...

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Morning Briefing: Drew Gilbert Reaches Base Three Times

Good morning, Mets fans! Drew Gilbert, the centerpiece of the Mets’ return for Justin Verlander, had a big day for Double-A Binghamton on Sunday. The 22-year-old went 2-fo-3 with a walk and made a nice diving catch in the top of the seventh inning. Gilbert is now 4-for-10 since joining the Mets’ organization. Drew Gilbert (Justin Verlander trade) was on base three times tonight for...

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Lindor Continues Surge For Sinking Mets

The Mets had the best record in the National League in July, going 14-9 for the month. However, August hasn’t been as kind, and they have yet to win a game in the month, getting swept by the Royals in Kansas City and getting routed by the Orioles in their series opener in Baltimore. Despite the teams’ woes, Francisco Lindor continued to be productive for the Mets in Friday...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Reportedly Still Not Close in Verlander Trade Talks

Good morning, Mets fans! The trade deadline is today at 6 p.m, and the Mets are expected to do some more dealing. The Mets have engaged in trade talks surrounding Justin Verlander, with the Astros and Dodgers mentioned as the most aggressive in their pursuits. Jack Harris of the LA Times reports that the Mets covet right-handed pitching prospect Emmet Sheehan, who’s currently ranked sixth...

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