Author: Rivka Boord

What’s Behind Jeff McNeil’s Ongoing Struggles for Mets?

What’s Behind Jeff McNeil’s Ongoing Struggles for Mets?

Posted by | Jul 14, 2023

In the 2021-22 offseason, one of the hottest topics surrounding the New York Mets was “Should they trade Jeff McNeil?” The Mets chose not to and were rewarded with a batting title in a rebound season. McNeil earned a four-year, $50 million extension for his efforts. Fast forward five months, and that deal looks completely different. McNeil has been lost at the plate. He has an...

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3 Up, 3 Down: Mets’ Disastrous First Half Comes to An End

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets’ Disastrous First Half Comes to An End

Posted by | Jul 11, 2023

At 42-48, the New York Mets’ 2023 season is on the rocks at the season’s artificial midway point. Pete Alonso was the team’s lone All-Star before injury replacements, and he was a commissioner selection to give the Mets one representative. That is emblematic of the across-the-board underachievement of this Mets team. Finding three ups for the whole pre-All-Star break slate was...

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Mets’ Joey Cora to Álvarez: With Celebrations, Situation Matters

Mets’ Joey Cora to Álvarez: With Celebrations, Situation Matters

Posted by | Jul 7, 2023

Francisco Álvarez garners much attention for his home-run hitting with the New York Mets, and deservedly so. The former No. 1 overall prospect in baseball has showcased his power as a rookie. His 16 bombs in 214 plate appearances would be impressive for any player, let alone a 21-year-old catcher. One other part of Álvarez’s game is drawing some notoriety around the league. While Mets fans...

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3 Up, 3 Down: Álvarez, Lindor Lead Mets to Sweep of D-Backs

3 Up, 3 Down: Álvarez, Lindor Lead Mets to Sweep of D-Backs

Posted by | Jul 7, 2023

The New York Mets have undoubtedly had a disappointing first half of 2023. Underachievement in every phase of the game left them in a deep hole. However, a glimmer of hope carries them closer to the All-Star break, as a three-game sweep of the first-place Arizona Diamondbacks has their winning streak sitting at five games. While the Mets remain five games under .500 and 17.5 behind in the...

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