Putting Jose Reyes’ Horrific Season Into Historical Context

Just about everything has been frustrating this season for the New York Mets. If someone was forced to make a list of the most frustrating things fans have had to endure in 2018, though, Jose Reyes still being on the roster has to be near the top. After becoming a free agent this past winter, it seemed rather obvious New York would re-sign the veteran infielder. It made perfect sense —...

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Jeff McNeil Is Starting To Find His Stride At The Plate

Jeff McNeil is a hit machine, there is no denying that. Over an injury plagued six year minor league career, he hit .311/.380/.443. In 2018 with both Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Las Vegas he hit .342/.411/.617 with 19 home runs. The sweet swinging lefty has waisted no time showing the Mets he can produce at the big league level. Through ten games, 25 at-bats, McNeil is hitting .320 with a...

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Mets Minors Recap: Smith Homers For Second Straight Day

Iowa (42-70) 9, Las Vegas (55-58) 4  Box Score Ty Kelly 2B: 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, .271/.354/.458 Peter Alonso 1B: 0-3, BB, K, .230/.337/.503 Dominic Smith LF: 2-4, HR, RBI, 2 K, .254/.331/.396 Kelly had his second straight multi-hit game, with nine total bases in the two games. Alonso’s five-game hit streak ended, but he still drew a walk and is tearing it up in August with an 1.141 OPS. Smith,...

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Morning Briefing: Matt Harvey and the Reds Come to Town

  Good morning Mets fans! Yesterday, the Mets (45-64) were defeated by the Braves (60-48) by a score of 5-4 in ten innings at Citi Field to lose three of four games against their division rivals. Tonight, Noah Syndergaard (6-2, 2.98 ERA) will face off against Homer Bailey (1-8, 5.87 ERA) at 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field, the game can be seen on SNY. Latest Mets News The Mets placed right-handed...

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Seventh Inning Puts Dark Cloud Over Oswalt’s Performance

Corey Oswalt started for the Mets today after being recalled to take Steven Matz’s spot in the rotation while the latter is on the disabled list with a left-arm strain. The right-hander got Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies out before running into some trouble early in the first inning. Freddie Freeman and Nick Markakis would hit back-to-back singles with the former advancing to third to...

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Game Recap: Mets Lose 5-4 To Braves Despite Comeback Efforts

The New York Mets (45-64) were defeated by the Atlanta Braves (60-48) by a score of 5-4 in ten innings of play at Citi Field to lose three of four games against their division rivals. Pitching Corey Oswalt started the game for the Mets today cruised through the first four innings without allowing a run. However, the fifth inning would present some trouble for the right-hander as he would allow a...

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