The New York Mets (71-82) began their final road series of the 2023 season on Thursday as they took on the Philadelphia Phillies (84-69). Even though New York would rally from a pair of two-run deficits, they ultimately could not pull off the comeback as Philly took the opener, 5-4. The Phillies were able to get out in front early against David Peterson with a pair of first-inning runs. After a...
In 2022, the Mets’ bullpen had the third-best ERA in the National League with a 3.55 mark. They blew just 15 save chances all season, the second-fewest in baseball behind the Orioles. This year, the bullpen took a blow before the season even started when Edwin Díaz tore a patellar tendon during the World Baseball Classic. In his absence, Met relievers have already been charged with 20...
After escaping a miserable month of June in which they failed to win a single (complete) series, the New York Mets turned the page to begin July. In finally winning a rubber game, they took two of three from the San Francisco Giants to get back into the win column. In a season that hasn’t given Mets fans much to cheer about, at least there was something to make them smile. 3 Up Pham-bulous...
The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants, 8-4, on Sunday and have won their first series in a month. The last time the Mets took a series was against the Philadelphia Phillies spanning May 30 through June 1. This is also the first time since mid-June that the Mets have won back-to-back games. While only going four innings, David Peterson pitched well while limiting the Giants to three...
For most of Friday night, things were looking up for the Mets. Jeff McNeil hit two doubles and drove in two runs, Jeff Brigham and Brooks Raley combined for six outs after Carlos Carrasco’s five solid innings, and Tommy Pham’s solo homer gave the Mets a 4-2 lead. With the heart of the Giants’ order coming up, Buck Showalter turned to David Robertson for the top of the eighth...
Once again, the New York Mets suffered a painful loss, highlighting a recurring issue: questionable bullpen management. In their recent game, the Mets encountered another unfortunate incident as their bullpen became their Achilles’ heel. Buck Showalter, the Mets’ manager, was cautious about the workload of his top relievers and chose not to deploy them in the eighth inning....
The New York Mets needed just six more outs to cement their first series win since June 1. However, the Philadelphia Phillies struck for four runs in the eighth inning to dish out a 7-6 loss to the reeling Mets. Once again, a large theme in the game was manager Buck Showalter’s decision making, specifically relating to the bullpen. The most noteworthy decision occurred in the eighth...
Entering the eighth inning of the final game of a three-game set between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, the Mets held a three-run lead. Manager Buck Showalter opted to go with left-handed reliever Josh Walker with lefties Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott due up in the inning. Walker walked each and allowed the middle hitter to tally a single. Showalter’s next move?...
The New York Mets were swept for a second consecutive series, losing all three games after they led by at least three runs.
After sweeping the Phillies in three, the New York Mets gave them right back, taking the broom at the hands of the Blue Jays. The series encapsulated much of what has gone wrong this season for the Mets: a vastly underperforming offense, no answers to struggling opponent pitchers, a starting pitcher who can’t get out of his own way, relievers blowing games, and befuddling decision-making...
The New York Mets’ starting pitching has been the most disappointing part of their team so far this season. While many parts of the team have underperformed, a unit that was supposed to be one of the best in the league has been near the very bottom. However, against the Phillies, the Mets received three consecutive masterful pitching performances en route to a series sweep. This was the...
The New York Mets (30-27) continued their home success on Thursday. With their 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies (25-31), they were not only able to sweep the three-game series against their rivals, but they also improved their home record to 15-9 on the season thanks to the help of Max Scherzer and Mark Canha. It was not a great start for New York as they allowed the Phillies to take an...
