Championship Series Thread: Rays One Win Away From World Series

The Championship Series has been a one-sided affair in each league thus far, as the Tampa Bay Rays and the Atlanta Braves appear to be destined to meet in this year’s World Series. Tampa has continued to capitalize on Houston’s mistakes, while playing some of the best defense we have seen in baseball in a very long time. With that great play through every facet of the game, the Rays...

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Dominic Smith Named Finalist For 2020 Hank Aaron Award

Mets first baseman/designated hitter Dominic Smith was named a finalist for the 2020 Hank Aaron award Tuesday morning, which recognizes the most outstanding regular season offensive performer. Major League Baseball announced the 14 finalists, which includes seven players from each league. Along with Smith in the National League, Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers...

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Mets Set to Embrace Analytics Under Steve Cohen

Get ready for more of the analytic New York Mets. Analytics are here and more teams are depending on numbers to make decisions for the manager. Whether or not you approve numbers that dictate game situations, this is the way baseball is being played.  You see it. We all do.  Players on the field during this postseason are taking off their caps and there is a quick glance at index cards. Those...

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New York Mets Must Decide on Edwin Diaz’s Future This Offseason

  Following a miserable inaugural campaign, the New York Mets were hopeful reliever Edwin Diaz would be able to bounce back during his second season in Queens and actually play up to his high expectations. While the 26-year old looked shaky on the mound at times and lost his closer role for a brief period, he was still able to turn things around during this shortened 60-game season, as he...

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Morning Briefing: Rays Take Commanding 3-0 Lead In ALCS

Good Morning, Mets fans! On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 to take the second game of the NLCS. The Braves are leading this series 2-0. In addition, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Houston Astros by a score of 5-2 in the third game of the ALCS. The Rays are now leading this series 3 games to 0. You can check out the games being played today, and throughout the rest of...

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Championship Series Thread: NLCS Game Two, ALCS Game Three

Now we’re in the thick of it. Following a 4-2 win on Monday night, the Tampa Bay Rays look to add to their 2-0 lead over the Houston Astros. Over in the NL, the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers reconvene to play Game 2 after a 5-1 Braves victory on Monday. Dodgers vs Braves • 6:05 p.m. ET, Game 2 – FS1 Globe Life Park • Arlington, TX RHP Ian Anderson (Postseason: 2-0, 0.00) vs...

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