NL East Report: Post Trade Deadline Recap

  Atlanta Braves (66-48) The Atlanta Braves have seen their division lead shrink a little bit as of recently. Despite being in first place since May, they are now only six games up on the Nationals and Phillies. The team has hit a bit of a cold streak going 4-6 in their last 10 and and have lost two in a row. Despite this blip, the Braves impressively have a slightly better road record...

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J.D. Davis: Brodie Van Wagenen’s Saving Grace

Just Dingers. Actually, J.D. stands for Jonathan Davis (making him technically Jonathan Davis Davis), but I like my name better. One of Brodie Van Wagenen’s many roster additions this past offseason, Davis has paid dividends perhaps more than any other Van Wagenen acquisition. He’s played a huge part in the Mets’ recent winning (9-1 in their last 10 games), hitting .362 with 4...

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Jacob deGrom Uses Arm and Bat to Lift Mets Over Marlins

The Mets entered Sunday’s doubleheader with a record of 55-56, looking to get back to .500 for the first time since May 28. They put that chance in the hands of their ace, Jacob deGrom, who came into his outing having given up just one run in 21 innings over his last three starts. DeGrom has been on a roll as he’s quietly boosted himself into the conversation for Cy Young, despite a...

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Minor League Recap: Hit Streak at 16 Games for Francisco Alvarez

St. Lucie Mets 4 (62-50), Fort Myers 2 Box Score DH Carlos Cortes 2 for 4, 2B R .254/.327/.387 LF Wagner Lagrange 1 for 3, BB .390/.431/.559 Five St. Lucie Mets doubled. Wagner Lagrange is still on a tear after being promoted from the Fireflies. RHP Tylor Megill 5.1 ip, 2 h, 2 bb, 10 k 4.35 era Megill has been a very intriguing 8th rounder from last year with some nice mid-90’s fastball...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Above .500 For First Time Since May 2

Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets (57-56) swept a doubleheader from the Miami Marlins (42-69) and are now over .500 for the first time in 96 days. The Mets have not been over .500 since May 2 when they were 16-15. Latest Mets News The Mets will look to piece together a five-game winning streak as they hand the ball to Zack Wheeler (8-6, 4.45 ERA). Wheeler and the Mets will face Jordan...

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Game Recap: Alonso and Conforto Power Mets Past Marlins, 5-4

The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins on Monday night 5-4 in game two of the double header. (Box Score) The club was able to continue their hot streak as they swept the double header and are now above .500 for the first time since May. At 57-56, the Mets have won 11-of-12 and will be no further than two-and-a-half games out of the second wild card spot. After falling behind 4-2, J.D....

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