As with any prolonged hot streak, a lot of things have gone right for the New York Mets in the second half, which has forced themselves back into playoff contention. One of the handful of turnarounds manager Mickey Callaway has watched is a complete 180 with regard to the performance of his bullpen. With Edwin Diaz leading the way, projection systems were anticipating the Mets on having one of...
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On Saturday against the Kansas City Royals, New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom performed in a way we’ve gotten used to seeing since the start of last season. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner held his opponents to just one run on three hits, two walks, and five strikeouts in seven dominant innings, which even led to him earning a win. While he’s long shaken...
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A ridiculous run during the second half has essentially saved the New York Mets’ season, giving them a chance to fight for a playoff spot down the stretch. This wouldn’t have been possible without a number of players encountering the same kind of good fortune with their individual performances. One of the biggest about-faces on the Mets’ roster when looking at first-half and...
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Phew — the New York Mets’ most recent homestand was rather entertaining, don’t you think? Between sweeping the Miami Marlins and winning two of three from the Washington Nationals in thrilling fashion, manager Mickey Callaway’s club has all the momentum as they pack their bags and head south to face the Atlanta Braves. While the situation itself and the current ride the...
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It’s interesting how much — and, at the same time, how little — certain statistics can tell us when looking at them individually. When it comes to Jeff McNeil, his tremendous bat-to-ball skills were what helped him get elected to his first All-Star Game. Sure, he had already more than doubled his home-run production in roughly the same number of plate appearances (three in 248...
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