West Coast Trips Exacerbate Obsession

My addiction is permeating everyone in my home.  We are becoming consumed by this team, and I love it. Last I remember, Steven Matz had just slashed a double down the right field line and Dave Roberts took the ball from Scott Kazmir.  Next thing I know, I wake up to Geico Sportsnight on SNY.  I glance around to get my bearings, look at my phone, and realize it’s 3 AM.  My sons will be up...

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Curtis Granderson Starts Game Off With A Blast

In a game where we expected fireworks in the rematch of the 2015 NLDS between the New York Mets and The Los Angeles Dodgers. Those fireworks never came, but Curtis Granderson started the game off with a bang off a former player of Met fan lore, Scott Kazmir. Granderson hit a solo shot on the very first pitch of the game, helping the Mets to a 4-2 victory Monday night. The homer was...

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Mets Minors Recap 5/9: St. Lucie Explodes For 14 Runs, Rosario With Three Hits

Las Vegas 1 (16-14), Sacramento 0 Box Score Rafael Montero bounced back and the Vegas bullpen combined to avenge the Mets against Chris Heston with a shutout. Montero threw 5.2 innings, while giving up four hits and three walks while striking out six. Relief Prospects Josh Smoker, Jeff Walters and Paul Sewald kept Sacramento scoreless over the next 2.1 innings. Ty Kelly continues his hot streak...

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Amazin’ Matz Pitches To Fifth Consecutive Win

New York Mets rookie southpaw, Steven Matz, put forth another gutty performance in the Mets’ 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Matz picked up his fifth consecutive victory and is now 5-1 on the season with a 2.86 ERA. Matz, 24, did not have his best command but was able to get through six innings of work while only allowing two runs. He gave up six hits while walking one and...

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MMO Game Recap: Mets 4, Dodgers 2

The New York Mets (20-11) defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers (16-16) by a score of 4-2 at Dodger Stadium Monday night. Pitching: Steven Matz continued his early season success with another nice effort tonight.  Matz pitched six innings, allowing two runs, striking out five, and walking one.  Matz is now 5-1 on the year with a 2.86 ERA, 2.67 FIP. Matz was cruising in the game early before getting...

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Nationals Sign Stephen Strasburg To 7-Year, $175M Extension

According to multiple sources but first reported by the Washington Post, Nationals RHP Stephen Strasburg has agreed to a long term extension valued at $175 million for seven years. The deal is said to include a rolling third and fourth year opt-out clause. The report said an official announcement will come Tuesday. Strasburg, 27, is 59-37 with a 3.06 ERA and 1.087 WHIP through 138 career starts....

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