Author: Michael Famulari

Series Preview: Mets and Padres Begin Wild Card Rematch

The New York Mets (5-5) are looking to build off of their encouraging series win against Miami as they take on the San Diego Padres (6-4) in a 2022 Wild Card rematch. In the 2022 regular season, the Mets had a lackluster record of 2-4 against the Padres. Consequently, the two teams met in the Wild Card series, in which the Padres emerged victorious with a record of 2-1 at Citi Field. There are...

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Francisco Álvarez Officially Added to Mets’ Roster

Updated Post – April 7, 2023, 09:27 The New York Mets officially announced that top prospect Francisco Álvarez has been added to the major league roster and that he will wear No. 4. The last Mets player to wear No. 4 was Terrance Gore during the 2022 season. Original Post – April 6, 2023, 13:21 After abruptly departing Wednesday’s game against the Brewers due to speculation of...

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Series Preview: Mets Meet The Brewers

The New York Mets (3-1) are looking to maintain their hot streak as they head to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (2-1). In the 2022 season, the Mets had a record of 4-2 against the Brewers. In fact, the Mets clinched their playoff berth against them in a late September game during a series that was held in Milwaukee. Consequently, the Brewers may have a chip on their shoulder during this...

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Scherzer Strikes Out Six in Mets’ Opening Day Victory

Although he was not overly dominant, Max Scherzer was credited with the win in the Thursday afternoon Opening Day contest against the Miami Marlins. Scherzer pitched six innings and allowed three earned runs to go along with four hits and two walks. He struck out six over the course of a conservative 91 pitches thrown, which is likely a product of the Mets being cautious with their pitchers...

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Darin Ruf’s Hitting Troubles Continue as Opening Day Approaches

As the 2023 Opening Day approaches, Mets’ 1B/DH Darin Ruf is not making a case for his placement on the initial roster. In fact, he is doing quite the opposite as he has a mere three hits in 23 at-bats. Consequently, his batting line of .130/.200/.174 is not an encouraging sign as he is continuing to hit poorly, which has been the common theme of his short Mets career. Ruf, 36, was...

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