Two weeks ago, the Mets were swept by the Braves and Cubs at home. That seemed to be the the final nail in the coffin for the Mets hopes. Since that time, the Mets have gotten back into the race with the once reviled Manuel Margot and Chris Paddack doing their dirty work for them. Now, the Mets two back with 17 to play, which we all know is a much better position than being seven back at this...
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The New York Mets have recalled RHP Chris Mazza from Triple-A Syracuse. This marks the fifth time this season the Mets have recalled Mazza from the minors to pitch out of the bullpen. Over his previous stints, Mazza has pitched in six games. In those six games, he was 0-1 with a 7.71 ERA, 2.057 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9, and a 6.2 K/9. In each of those six appearances, he has allowed at least one...
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In the first inning on Monday night, Pete Alonso hit an 0-1 pitch from Merrill Kelly into the M&M’s Sweet Seats. It was his 46th homer of the year. He would hit his 47th homer of the the year in the fifth inning. Those two homers give him the Major League lead over Mike Trout, and they are three more than Cody Bellinger, Eugenio Suarez, and Christian Yelich for the National League...
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Last year, Brandon Nimmo was the second best hitter in the National League with a 148 wRC+. That mark was also good for sixth best in all of baseball. His .404 OBP was the second best in the National League and fourth best in all of baseball. As the 2019 season began, those same skills were on display. Even while dealing with a bulging disc in his neck and getting hit on the hand, Nimmo walked...
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On Friday night, the Mets led 4-2 heading into the ninth inning. Mickey Callaway then sent Edwin Diaz out there to earn the save. In the offseason and April, this would’ve seemed like a no-brainer. However, that hasn’t been the case all year. Everyone has lost faith in him. After a Jean Segura one out single, J.T. Realmuto homered to tie the game. It was the 14th homer he allowed all...
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