Author: Matt Musico

The Curious Case of Jeurys Familia’s Sinker

As the 2021 regular season winds down for the New York Mets, the focus continues turning toward exactly what the organization is going to do with this roster during the winter months. There are a number of players in Flushing set to hit the open market at the conclusion of the World Series, with one of them being relief pitcher, Jeurys Familia. The veteran right-hander is finishing up a...

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Mets in Rare And Unfortunate Territory in These Two Areas

The New York Mets and the phrases “postseason contention” or “wild-card contention” were mentioned quite a bit this weekend, and none of it was for good reasons. First, it was wild-card contention and how the St. Louis Cardinals’ incredible winning streak — coupled with the Mets’ ability to lose consistently — officially eliminated New York from...

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Pete Alonso’s Power Is Already in Elite Franchise Company

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is many things to this franchise. He’s been one of the few consistent performers on offense in 2021, the club’s most legitimate power threat, and a relentlessly positive person — even in the face of defeat. But as the season winds down and the Mets’ playoffs chances keep creeping toward 0.0%, Alonso was finally facing reality after...

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Brandon Nimmo Has Easily Surpassed Preseason Projections

Although the 2021 season started with a ton of optimism for the New York Mets, the train has essentially run off the tracks over the past month-plus. And I’m just talking about their performance on the field for right now. The Mets are idle on Monday, and they could probably use a break. New York currently owns a 73-77 record after losing five of its last six games. There are likely a...

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The Evolution of Marcus Stroman Has Continued in 2021

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman didn’t get a win on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals, but he sure as heck deserved one. That’s been the theme of this season for the 30-year-old right-hander. Stroman collected his 16th quality start of the year (out of 31 opportunities), as he allowed just two runs on four hits, one walk, and eight strikeouts in six innings. It...

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