Author: Michael Simon

Manaea, Stanek Falter as Mets Drop Series to Nationals

The Mets went to Washington, D.C., hoping to build some late-season momentum against the last-place Nationals. They left in shambles, losing two of three, which culminated in an embarrassing 9-3 loss in the series rubber match on Thursday. Once again, the Mets got off to a promising start. Francisco Lindor homered to lead off the game, Starling Marte hit a solo shot, and Hayden Senger had a sac...

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Senga’s Struggles Persist in Washington

Kodai Senga failed to deliver a quality start against the Nationals on Wednesday, continuing what has been a disturbing trend for him and all other Mets pitchers not named David Peterson. The first two innings looked promising, as Senga retired all six Nats batters on just 19 pitches with two strikeouts. Unfortunately, any momentum was thwarted when Senga gave up two runs in the third, including...

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Mets Blow Big Early Lead in 11-6 Loss to Braves

An early six-run lead for the Mets evaporated faster than the rain on Wednesday night, sending New York to an 11-6 loss against the Braves at a wet Citi Field. Ineffective pitching was once again the main culprit, though this time it was a rare dud by staff ace David Peterson that did them in. After being given a 6-0 lead, Peterson fell apart in the fourth, allowing four runs and four walks in...

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MMO Trade Profile: Harrison Bader, OF

Position: OF B/T: R/R Age: 31 (06/03/1994) 2025 Traditional Stats: 298 PA, .255/.336/.441/.777, 67 H, 30 R, 12 HR, 38 RBI, 9 SB 2025 Advanced Stats:  118 wRC+, 26.2% K%, 8.7% BB%, .314 BABiP, .307 xwOBA, 2.0  fWAR, 2.4 bWAR, 5 OAA Contract Status: Signed through 2025 for $6.25 million; mutual option in 2026 includes a $1.5 million buyout RUNDOWN A familiar face has resurfaced in the Mets’...

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David Peterson Bounces Back as Mets Win Series Over Brewers

The Mets won a series for the first time in three weeks upon beating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 in a nail-biter on Thursday night. The top half of the lineup carried the Mets’ offense. Brandon Nimmo followed up his grand slam yesterday with a solo shot off former teammate Jose Quintana to put New York up 1-0 in the second. With the game tied 1-1 in the sixth, Starling Marte and Francisco...

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