Billy Eppler spoke to the media for just the third time this season, this time with his team stuck in a deep rut. The Mets sit at eight games under .500 just shy of the halfway point, and they just can’t seem to put a good stretch of games together. Shortly after owner Steve Cohen said he’d hold a press conference ahead of Wednesday’s game, Eppler made sure to make a public...
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, New York RHP Julio Teheran (2-2, 1.53) vs. LHP David Peterson (1-6, 8.08) SNY The Mets have had few nights this season where the bats, the starting pitching and the bullpen click on the same night. Yesterday, the Mets got a solid five innings from Justin Verlander. Drew Smith allowed two runs in one inning in his return from suspension, and...
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We’ve already chatted about who is the blame for the Mets poor start. Most of us here at MMO said the pitching, but some of us said it’s on Buck Showalter. Let’s explore that some more. Is it time for Buck to go? And if yes, who should take over? John Sheridan Buck Showalter has admitted to ignoring the analytics. He’s mismanaged the bullpen and marginalized the younger...
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With the Mets in the throes of one of their worst months in recent memory, Steve Cohen announced he will hold a press conference at Citi Field ahead of Wednesday’s game. “You will get it from me straight,” the Mets’ owner said in a tweet. The Mets are off to a dreadful 35-43 start through 78 games. Their pitching is some of the worst in the league—despite spending over...
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Mets fans, an all-new episode of MMO Weekly is here! This Week Mike and I discuss the Eduardo Escobar trade to the Los Angeles Angels and what it means for the rest of the Mets veterans, we look at the bullpen’s recent struggles, Buck Showalter continues to baffle us, and much more! Is the trade of Escobar a sign to come for the rest of the short-term veterans as the season continues to...
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Jeff McNeil came to the plate in the top of the seventh against the Brewers on Monday night in desperate need of a hit. The 2022 National League batting champion was 0-for-2 at the plate and had the chance to jumpstart the Mets who were trailing 2-1. Instead, McNeil lined out on the seventh pitch of the at-bat, and ended his night at the plate 0-for-3. McNeil’s hitless performance against...
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