Good morning, Mets fans! Edwin Díaz officially returns from his 10-game suspension on Saturday. It’s amazing news for Mets fans, who have seen some brutal performances from the team’s bullpen during his absence. Díaz won’t solve all the bullpen’s problems, but the impact of getting that extra man back and having an actual closer can’t be overstated. The Mets went...
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The Pittsburgh Pirates blasted Mets pitching for seven home runs – including two grand slams – in a 14-2 rout at PNC Park Friday that was so bad a message on the scoreboard told fans that they were out of fireworks. The seven long balls tied the mark for both the most the Mets had ever given up in a game and the most Pittsburgh had ever hit in a single contest. When the carnage was...
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Friday, July 28, 2024 • 6:40 PM PNC Park • Pittsburgh, PA RHP Luis Severino (5-2, 3.24) vs. RHP Paul Skenes (4-0, 2.06) SNY The Mets look to rebound after a disappointing finish to their four-game series against the Washington Nationals in D.C. After taking the first two games in extra innings, the Mets struggled to close the deal after blowing a five-run lead on Wednesday and failing to score...
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The 2024 Mets begin early July in a spot not many expected them to be in just four weeks ago: a legitimate player in a weak but crowded NL Wild Card picture. The Mets appeared dead in the water following a 9-19 month of May and stood at 24-35 on June 3. Since then, however, the Mets have gone 18-8 and find themselves as postseason contenders. The Mets head to Pittsburgh at 42-43 and 2 1/2 games...
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The New York Mets (42-43) were in the driver’s seat to win another mid-week set, but two straight losses to the Washington Nationals has slightly stunted their positive momentum. Edwin Díaz’s absence in the bullpen was more apparent than ever and has further brought the team’s biggest weakness to light. While he will return from his suspension this weekend, additions to the...
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Two back-to-back disappointing outcomes ensured the Mets had to settle for a split with the Nationals in Washington. After some explosive extra-innings fireworks helped New York take the first two games of the series, they proceeded to lay an egg in the next two encounters, which included a really lethargic effort on July 4. The offense was a no-show in the series finale, with Jesse...
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