Author: John Sheridan

Max Scherzer Injury Leaves Mets Looking To Trevor Williams

Everything was going perfect for the New York Mets. After a big four run fifth inning, Max Scherzer was at 72 pitches. That meant he had at least a few more innings before passing it off to the bullpen to close out the win. That moment came far sooner than any of us realized on Wednesday. After a 1-1 pitch to Dylan Carlson, Scherzer motioned to the dugout. He was hurt, and he knew he was done...

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3 Up, 3 Down: Pete Alonso Shooting Star

3 UP Polar Bears Love May In the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals, Pete Alonso hit a two run walk-off homer with an accompanying jump shot to give the Mets yet another series win. It was the capper for a big series for Alonso which saw him hit two homers with seven RBI. Going deeper, Alonso is having a big month. Over 18 games so far, he is hitting .309/.397/.618 with three doubles,...

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Francisco Lindor Has Always Struggled Like This

Watching New York Mets fans react to Francisco Lindor’s start, you would think this is the first time they got to see him play. Moreover, you would think people had no idea about his historical trends. Sadly, that is not the case. In 2021, it was a very poor start for Lindor even by his standards. Through the first half of the season, he was only hitting .225/.325/.373 with 11 doubles, a...

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History Made in St. Lucie as Women Coaches Exchange Lineup Cards

For the first time in minor league history, two women represented their teams in the pre-game line-up exchange. Tampa Tarpoons manager Rachel Balkovec went to home plate to exchange the lineups as all managers do. Of course, it is noteworthy in and of itself because she is the first-ever woman hired to manage a minor league team. In a surprise, St. Lucie Mets manager Robbie Robinson did not join...

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3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Winning Streak Out To Sewald

3 UP MVP Nimmo Bottom of the ninth, Mets down two, Brandon Nimmo hits an excuse me RBI double which not only puts the tying run on third, but also the go-ahead run, himself, on second. This was another example about how Nimmo has been not just the Mets best player, but one of the best players in all of baseball this year. Nimmo has reached base safely in 28 of the 29 games he has made at least...

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