Author: Max Cutler

Morning Briefing: Mets Head to San Diego After Beating Diamondbacks

Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday afternoon, the Mets took the rubber game from the Diamondbacks in steamy Arizona, winning a thriller afternoon matchup 7-6. The offense came out rolling, putting up a four spot in the top of the first inning against Madison Bumgarner, thanks in part to a three-run homer by the red-hot James McCann. Despite a nightmare start from David Peterson (0.1 IP, 3 H,...

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Morning Briefing: Doubleheader Against Rockies On Tap For Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! Game 2 of a four-game set with the Colorado Rockies was postponed on Wednesday due to inclement weather. Fortunately, the game will be made up today, as a single-admission doubleheader.  For Game 1, (12:10 PM EST), it will be Marcus Stroman (3-4, 2.75) for the Mets, going up against Colorado’s ace German Marquez (3-4, 4.82). Marquez is coming off of seven shutout innings...

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Morning Briefing: “ReplaceMets” Look to Take Rubber Game Against Marlins

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets lost a tough one on Saturday afternoon, unable to scratch across more than a single run in support of Joey Lucchesi’s best start yet. The left-hander was sharp, striking out eight Marlins over four one-hit innings, but a 9th inning Garrett Cooper two-run home run off of a hanging Drew Smith slider sent the Mets home without a chance to win it in extras. You can...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Enter Off-Day Having Won Seven Straight

Good morning, Mets fans! Today, the Mets get a well-earned off-day following a 2-game sweep at home of the visiting Baltimore Orioles. On Wednesday, the Mets were fueled by yet another strong Taijuan Walker (3-1, 2.20) outing. The right-hander threw seven strong innings of one-run ball, and the Mets tagged old friend Matt Harvey (3-3, 4.81) for seven earned runs in his emotional return to New...

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Morning Briefing: Keith Hernandez Elected to Cardinals Hall of Fame

Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday afternoon, the Cardinals announced that the Mets’ beloved Keith Hernandez has been elected to the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, and he will be honored with an induction ceremony this summer. Hernandez, of course, was drafted by St. Louis and spent the first 10 years of his career there, earning an MVP award, six gold gloves, and two All-Star selections....

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