The 2015 NL East Champion New York Mets are back on the grind this afternoon as they look to complete the four game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Jacob deGrom (13-8, 2.64) opposes right-hander Keyvius Sampson (2-5, 6.45) in the 1:10 PM series finale. New York has won a franchise record 10 straight on the road dating to September 7 and is 18-2 away from Citi Field...
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An MMO Fan Shot by James H. Burns There was an interim Yogi. The Berra that is almost always forgotten about, the Berra of my, and so many other childhoods. The Berra who was simply a friendly presence in the First Base coaching box for the New York Mets. The Berra who was there for the Mets’ 1969 World Championship, and who would be the first person to congratulate all of those players so...
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It was a long road back to the playoffs for Mets captain David Wright. Since 2006, Wright has gone through two heartbreaking collapses in 2007 and 2008, years of watching the team struggle through financial constraints, and suffering through numerous injuries including a most daunting diagnosis of spinal stenosis. All the while, Wright maintained his positive outlook while remaining the heart...
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For a passionate, patient and long-suffering fan base, clinching the NL East Title was an indescribable feeling of exhilaration and emotion. There were tears of joy everywhere. “We deserve this, the fans deserve it, the City of New York deserves it,” David Wright said. “I’m glad we could deliver for them. I can’t be more excited or more proud to wear the orange and blue. To be able to...
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THE METS HAVE CLINCHED THE N.L. EAST!!! The Mets (88-67) have defeated the Cincinnati Reds (63-91) by a score of 10-2 this evening at Great American Ballpark, and in the process have ensured a spot in the playoffs for the first time in nine years. Well, it’s been a long, crazy ride since 2006. I’ve graduated middle school, high school and have completed half of college since the...
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The New York Mets (87-67) will take on the Cincinnati Reds this evening in what could be the clincher for the team’s first postseason appearance since 2006. The Mets will send Matt Harvey (12-7, 2.80) to the mound and he will oppose left-hander John Lamb (1-3, 4.60) for the Reds in a 4:10 PM start at Great American Ball Park. The Mets have won six straight vs. Cincinnati dating back to September...
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