Scherzer Strikes Out Eight In 4-2 Win Over Philadelphia

The Mets (35-41) and Phillies (39-37) continued their three-game series on Saturday evening in Philadelphia, and the Mets looked to bounce back after dropping game one to the Phillies 5-1. Heading into Saturday’s matchup, the Mets had dropped five of their last seven games. Looking to turn things around, the Mets turned to their ace, right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer (6-2). He was opposed by...

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MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Phillies

Saturday, June 24, 2023 • 4:05 PM Citizens Bank Park • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania RHP Max Scherzer (6-2, 4.04) vs. LHP Cristopher Sánchez (0-0, 3.24) FS1 • WPIX The Mets’ spiral continued last night as the offense could only muster three hits, falling to the Phillies 5-1. Defense plagued the Mets, making the night difficult for Kodai Senga as he got tagged for four runs, only two earned....

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Analyzing The Two Top-20 Prospects Mets acquired In Escobar Trade

The New York Mets sent Eduardo Escobar to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for two right-handed minor league pitchers – Coleman Crow and Landon Marceaux. Escobar, who was a key player for the 101-win Mets last season, only saw 120 plate appearances with the Mets in 2023 after losing playing time to top prospect Brett Baty. In return for the switch-hitting third baseman, one of the...

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Report: Mets To Recall Danny Mendick Replacing Eduardo Escobar

The New York Mets are calling up utility infielder Danny Mendick to replace Eduardo Escobar on the active roster per Mike Puma of the NY Post. Escobar was involved in a deal yesterday that saw him moved the Los Angeles Angels for two top-25 prospects. As a result, a roster spot was opened. New York is opting to use that roster spot on the former Chicago White Sox infielder. The 29-year-old has...

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MMO Roundtable: Who’s To Blame For The Mets Poor Start?

I don’t have to get into it, do I? This Mets season has not been what we expected. We expected so much more from this team – so much better. Yeah, there’s still plenty of season left, I know, but things aren’t looking pretty right now. So, who’s to blame for this poor start? John Sheridan Billy Eppler All signs point to Billy Eppler. Since taking over the Mets, his...

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Defense Burns Kodai Senga in Loss

It’s been a while since the Mets were a fundamentally sound baseball team. In the first month of the season, the Mets’ defense was impeccable, and the starting rotation allowed only one unearned run. Flash forward to June, and the staff has now conceded 12 unearned runs this month alone – including the unearned run from Friday night’s game which put a damper on Kodai...

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