Author: Rich Sparago

Series Preview: Mets Return Home To Take On Braves

The New York Mets (36-29, first place in the National League’s eastern division) return home for four games with manager Brian Snitker’s Atlanta Braves (33-36, tied for third place in the National League’s eastern division). The series will feature a doubleheader on Monday, June 21, at Citi Field beginning at 5:10 p.m. The Mets are coming from a four-game series in Washington,...

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Series Preview: Four Games In Washington Against Nationals

The New York Mets (35-26, first place in the National League’s eastern division) travel to Washington D.C. to play four games in three days against manager Dave Martinez’s Washington Nationals (30-35, fourth place in the National League’s eastern division). On Thursday, the Mets completed a seven-game home stand against the Padres and Cubs with a 5-2 record, unable to complete...

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OTD 1997: Dave Mlicki Hurls Shutout to Open Inaugural Subway Series

June 16, 1997 was a historic day in the chronicles of the New York Mets. On that date, they played their first regular season game against the cross-town rival New York Yankees, defeating the Bombers in the Bronx by a 6-0 score. On June 13, 1997 the Mets played their first regular season Interleague game in franchise history, losing 8-4 to the Boston Red Sox at Shea Stadium. The Red Sox would...

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Series Preview: Mets Welcome Cubs To Citi Field For Four Games

The New York Mets (32-25, first place in the National League’s eastern division) continue their homestand with four games against manager David Ross’ Chicago Cubs (38-27, tied for first place in the National League’s central division). The Mets will be looking for a measure of revenge against the Cubs, who swept the Mets at Wrigley Field in April. New York is coming off a...

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Series Preview: Mets Return Home to Face Padres

The New York Mets (30-24, first place in the National League’s eastern division) return home to face the San Diego Padres (37-27, third place in the National League’s western division) in a three-game series at Citi Field. The Mets will then play four games at home against the Cubs. The Mets are coming off a nine-game road trip during which they won five games, including a four-game...

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