Author: Patrick Glynn

David Peterson Is Finally Offering Consistency

David Peterson has now pitched in parts of five seasons for the Mets. Crazy, right? The 28-year-old lefty has had his ups and downs in a Mets uniform, highlighted by his performance in 2023. Coming off a strong close to 2022, he started the year in the rotation thanks to injuries to José Quintana and Justin Verlander. He fumbled that chance, posting an 8.08 ERA over 39 innings and eight starts....

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The Most Important Series Left on the Mets’ Schedule

The Mets start August 12 well within striking distance of the Wild Card. At just half a game back of the Atlanta Braves and 4.5 games back of the Padres and Diamondbacks, who are tied atop the Wild Card standings, the Mets have plenty of opportunities to make the NL Wild Card race as close as it was before the Mets set off on their brutal four-city, 10-day road trip. With just 44 games left,...

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Trade Deadline Thread: Garrett Crochet Not Traded

Updated Post, 7/30/24, 5:57 p.m. Approaching the buzzer, Jack Flaherty has been traded to the Dodgers, according to Jeff Passan. They also acquired Kevin Keirmaier from the Blue Jays for reliever Ryan Yarbrough. Martin Perez has been dealt from the Pirates to the Padres, as well. Updated Post, 7/30/24, 5:44 p.m. Garrett Crochet won’t be traded, according to Ken Rosenthal. Updated Post,...

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MMO MLB Draft Thread: Day 3, 2:00 PM

Day 3—the final day—of the MLB Draft begins at 2 p.m., and the Mets will draft Rounds 11 through 20 today. The team’s first two days have been highlighted by top pick Carson Benge, a two-way player who is a better hitter than pitcher. They’ve also drafted arms Jonathan Santucci and Nate Dohm, prep infielder Trey Snyder, and power threats Corey Collins and Eli Serrano III. Day 1 Recap...

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Baseball Great Willie Mays Passes Away at 93

Baseball legend Willie Mays passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 93, the San Francisco Giants announced. His son said in a statement eMayspassed away peacefully among loved ones. Mays, widely regarded as one of the best baseball players ever (and you could easily argue the best), played in over 3,000 games across 23 seasons—starting on the Birmingham Black Barrons in 1948, with the...

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