Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: José Quintana’s Season Debut Pushed Back to Thursday

Good morning, Mets fans! José Quintana was set to make his Mets debut on Wednesday, but Buck Showalter said Sunday that Quintana will be pushed back a day because of his recent battle with the flu. Justin Verlander will start Wednesday on regular rest, while Quintana will take the hill on Thursday. Latest Mets News After two failed attempts at a sacrifice bunt, Luis Guillorme delivered a...

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Justin Verlander Struggles With Command In Loss To Dodgers

Entering Friday night, Justin Verlander was in the midst of his most consistent stretch as a Met. The right-hander had allowed just two earned runs in his last 18 innings, and looked to open the second half strong. However, Verlander struggled with his control from the very start, leading the Mets to their eventual 6-0 loss. Verlander threw 23 pitches in the first inning, issuing walks to...

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Mets 2023 First Half Report Card: Relievers

In 2022, the Mets’ bullpen had the third-best ERA in the National League with a 3.55 mark. They blew just 15 save chances all season, the second-fewest in baseball behind the Orioles. This year, the bullpen took a blow before the season even started when Edwin Díaz tore a patellar tendon during the World Baseball Classic. In his absence, Met relievers have already been charged with 20...

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Morning Briefing: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Wins Home Run Derby

Good morning, Mets fans! Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the Home Run Derby, defeating Randy Arozarena with 25 home runs in the final round. Guerrero Jr. easily beat Mookie Betts in the first round before stunning the home crowd by defeating Julio Rodríguez in the semifinals. Guerrero Jr. and his father, Vlad Sr., are the first father-son duo to both win a Home Run Derby title. Latest Mets News Pete...

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Morning Briefing: Pete Alonso Looks to Take Back Derby Crown

Good morning, Mets fans! Pete Alonso will look to avenge his Home Run Derby loss from last year in tonight’s event at T-Mobile Park. Alonso will face off against Julio Rodríguez, who eliminated him in the semifinals last year, in the first round tonight. The 28-year-old will look to join Ken Griffey Jr. as the only three-time derby champions. Festivities are set to begin at 8 p.m. Latest...

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