Tag: All-Star break

3 Up, 3 Down: 2025 Mets First Half Edition

With the All-Star break upon us, now is the perfect time to take stock as far as the New York Mets are concerned. The first half of the 2025 MLB season is officially in the books. And, at the break, the Mets are well-positioned. They sit half a game out of first in the NL East with a 55-42 record. It was undoubtedly a wild first half for New York. A scorching start was followed by an all-time...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Earn Series Win In Kansas City To End First Half

The New York Mets were able to close the book on the first half of the 20025 MLB season with a series win. Despite failing to clinch the sweep, New York took two out of three from the Royals in Kansas City. As a result, the Mets head into the All-Star break with a 55-42 record. Furthermore, they’ve won seven of their past 11 games and three of the past four series. We will be taking stock...

Comeback Comes Up Short As Mets End Strong First Half

After taking the first two games of the series in thrilling fashion, the New York Mets’ offense went quiet early Sunday against a tough Kansas City Royals pitching staff. Despite a ninth-inning rally to tie the game at two, Kansas City walked it off in the bottom of the ninth, handing New York a 3-2 loss in both the series finale and the final game before the All-Star break at Kauffman...

Morning Briefing: MLB Draft Begins Today

Good morning, Mets fans, and welcome to Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft! The Mets’ first pick will be at No. 38 on Sunday night. They then have selections at No. 102 Sunday as well, followed by No. 133 and No. 163 in rounds two and three respectively, followed by the No. 28 pick each of the rounds from the fourth through the remainder of the draft. Alexis Farinacci previewed the Mets’ draft and who...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Fail To Finish Off Reds

September is the time of year when contenders must develop a killer instinct. Sadly, that attribute evaded the New York Mets in their series against the Cincinnati Reds. Despite winning the first two games, the Mets dropped the series finale on Sunday. As a result, their nine-game winning streak came to an unceremonious end. More importantly, however, they are once again tied with the Braves for...

Weekly Statistical Spotlight: Jeff McNeil

Can it be? Is Jeff McNeil turning his season around? Since the All-Star break, Jeff McNeil has been hot. He has shown power by crushing four home runs with 12 RBIs since the return to play. This is the McNeil that several have been waiting for. For games from July 26 to August 2, McNeil is slashing .250/.278/.278 with a .556 OPS. Let’s take a look at McNeil’s approach at the plate for games from...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Enter All-Star Break Over .500

The New York Mets are in good shape at the All-Star break. After taking two of three from the Rockies, the Mets are over .500 at 49-46. They are also in sole possession of the third Wild Card berth in the National League. Granted, New York missed the opportunity to sit pretty at the halfway point with 50 wins after dropping the series finale to Colorado on Sunday. However, it was still an...

Game Chat: Rockies vs. Mets, 1:40 P.M.

Sunday, July 28, 2024 • 1:40 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Germán Márquez (0-0, -.–) vs. LHP Jose Quintana (4-5, 3.91) SNY The New York Mets look to complete the sweep of the Colorado Rockies and end the first half of the season on a high note Sunday afternoon. The Mets ranked 13th in the National League back on May 29. Since then,New York have gone 27-12 and now hold onto a wild card...

Carlos Carrasco’s Struggles Continue Post All-Star Break

It has been a difficult season for many within the New York Mets’ organization, but no player has struggled more than starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco. Saturday’s start against the Washington Nationals was just a continuation of a disappointing stretch for the veteran right-hander, allowing eight runs (six of which were earned) on eight hits in just 2 1/3 innings to earn his fifth loss of...

Morning Briefing: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Wins Home Run Derby

Good morning, Mets fans! Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the Home Run Derby, defeating Randy Arozarena with 25 home runs in the final round. Guerrero Jr. easily beat Mookie Betts in the first round before stunning the home crowd by defeating Julio Rodríguez in the semifinals. Guerrero Jr. and his father, Vlad Sr., are the first father-son duo to both win a Home Run Derby title. Latest Mets News Pete...

Tommy Pham Leaves With Groin Soreness, Will Undergo Imaging Tomorrow

It was a short day for Tommy Pham on Sunday. In the bottom of the first inning against the San Diego Padres, he fielded a ball that was hit to the outfield for a single by Ha-Seong Kim. In doing so, he tweaked something. Pham then walked off the field immediately with the trainer and was replaced by Mark Canha in left field. Right away, the broadcast hypothesized it was Pham’s groin. The...

Morning Briefing: MLB Draft Begins Tonight

Good morning, Mets fans, and welcome to draft day! Round 1 of the 2023 MLB Draft opens tonight at 7:00 p.m ET in Seattle. All of our writers here at Metsmerized will have you covered on who the Mets draft and throughout the next three days. The Mets and Padres conclude their series and the first half of the season this afternoon at 4:10 p.m. ET. Max Scherzer (8-2, 4.03 ERA) takes the mound for...

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