On Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, the New York Mets (5-5) were hoping for a three-game sweep over their divisional-foes, the Miami Marlins (4-6). However, thanks in large part to another woeful outing from Carlos Carrasco, the Mets fell behind early and were unable to take advantage of a multitude of opportunities (2-for-12 with runners in scoring position and 10 left on base). This resulting...
The left field position for each of the five NL East teams remains mostly unchanged from 2022, with only one or two teams making a minor change. The overall group is underwhelming, especially when considering the amount of star players that play in the division. Continuing MMO’s series of position rankings in the NL East, here are the rankings of left fielders in the division. 5. Eddie...
It was not a great day at the office for the New York Mets (52-32), who lost by a score of 5-2 against the Miami Marlins (40-42) on Friday night. Chris Bassitt performed valiantly in his return from the COVID-19 IL, but the offense left plenty of runners on the basepaths and mustered only two runs. Making his first start since June 25, Bassitt ran into trouble in the second inning. He allowed an...
A manager, who sometimes seems over his head, made another dubious decision with a familiar face. It’s beginning to feel a lot like Groundhog Day in Metsville, but not funny like the film. Here’s the final scene. Bottom of the 10th, Edwin Diaz toeing the rubber, one out, gift runner is at third on a sac bunt, first base is wide open, the Marlins marvelous hitting Bryan De La Cruz is due up and...
