Morning Briefing: Phillies Eliminate Braves In NLDS

Good morning, Mets fans! For the second straight season, the Philadelphia Phillies have knocked out the NL East champion Atlanta Braves to advance to the NLCS. Nick Castellanos hit a game-tying solo home run in the fourth inning, then knocked another home run in the sixth that booted Braves starter Spencer Strider from the game in a 3-1 win over Atlanta in Game 4 of the National League Division...

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NLDS Game Thread: Braves vs. Phillies, 8:07 PM

ATLANTA BRAVES (1-2) vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (2-1) Thursday, October 12, 2023 – 8:07 pm EDT – Citizens Bank Park – NLDS Game 4 – TBS/94WIP RHP Spencer Strider (0-1, 1.29 ERA) vs LHP Ranger Suárez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) The Phillies took a 2-1 series lead after thrashing the Braves 10-2 on Wednesday night behind two home runs each by Nicholas Castellanos and Bryce Harper and then single home runs by...

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MMO Fan Shot: A Met Fan’s October Strangeness

Written by ZP Scott There’s an enigmatic cloud that lingers over baseball every October. For a New York Mets fan like myself, this month brings an odd collection of feelings: resignation, nostalgia, and sometimes, a pinch of envy. The Mets, as any dedicated follower will attest, possess a unique ability to ignite passion in the hearts of their fans. However, when the orange and blue are notably...

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MMO Weekly Episode 61: Will Sammon Joins Show to Talk Stearns, Counsell

  Mets fans, an all-new episode is here! This week, Mike and I are joined by The Athletic’s Will Sammon, who spoke with us about the surprising resignation of general manager Billy Eppler. We discuss all things David Stearns and what makes him so special, what kind of fit Craig Counsell would be as Mets manager, the latest on Pete Alonso negotiations, and much more! After covering...

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MMO Roundtable: Who Should Be the Mets Next Manager?

Buck Showalter is officially out as Mets manager. We know this by now. We even shared our reactions to the news with you. But who should replace him? Here’s who we think should be the next Mets manager. John Sheridan The most important thing to look for in a manager is someone who will have synergy with the front office. Whether or not everyone agrees on everything, everyone has to be on...

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2023 Mets Report Card: Brandon Nimmo, OF

BRANDON NIMMO, OF Player Data: Age: 30 (03/27/1993), B/T: L/R Primary Stats: 152 G, 682 PA, 592 AB, .274/.363/.466/.829, 162 H, 24 HR, 68 RBI, 6 3B, 3 SB Advanced Stats: 130 wRC+, 21.4% K%, 10.9% BB%, .324 BABIP, .355 xwOBA, 4.4 fWAR, 4.0 bWAR 2023 Salary: $18.25 million   Grade: A- 2023 Review The New York Mets awarded Brandon Nimmo with an eight-year, $162 million contract following the...

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