Author: Michael Simon

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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Mets Earn Split, Bullpen Saves the Day After Canning Injury

Even when the Mets win, they can’t catch a break. That’s just how things have been going the past two weeks for this team. The Mets did indeed get a much-needed 4-0 victory and series split against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. However, they also lost starter Griffin Canning to injury, potentially for the rest of the season. The blow comes with Kodai Senga, Tylor Megill and Sean Manaea...

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Bullpen Dooms Mets in Loss to Rays

The mood was festive at Citi Field on Friday night before a pitch was even thrown, thanks to Pride Night at the park and a six-game Mets winning streak. But in a rare instance, the club’s bullpen was not able to keep the good vibes going, blowing a four-run lead in a 7-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Carlos Mendoza made what at the time was a controversial decision to pull Mets...

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