Things appear pretty bleak for the New York Mets right now. While still early, the last couple of weeks have been ugly, and the struggles continued with the Mets being swept by the Dodgers in LA. Over the course of the three games, New York was outscored 14-3. In all, the offense has managed a measly three runs over the last 38 innings. Furthermore, mental errors continue to plague this team....
What a weekend in Queens. After suffering a heartbreaking loss in extra-innings on Friday, the New York Mets rebounded emphatically. They showed terrific character to take two out of three against the juggernaut Dodgers. It was a big-time series win given LA’s pedigree. It was also somewhat of a statement given the Mets’ struggles going into the weekend. Now facing a lighter part of...
The New York Mets have officially hit rock bottom. After what we just witnessed in a three-game set against the powerhouse Dodgers, it doesn’t seem possible for the Mets to plunge any deeper into the depths of despair. Although, probably wise not to rule anything out with this team. It was a house of horrors series that featured every low imaginable possible. From losing Edwin Díaz and...
Good Morning, Mets fans! The Mets handily defeated the Nationals on Thursday by a score of 8-2, splitting the four-game series. Tonight they travel to Philadelphia to take on the 5-9 Phillies, with none other than Jacob DeGrom on the mound. Latest Mets News Former Mets farmhand Matt Purke rejoined his alma mater TCU’s baseball staff. Newsday sat down and talked to former Met ace Dwight...
It is not often that one of the 30 MLB teams comes up for sale, as there aren’t many seats at the exclusive table of MLB ownership. Despite the uncertain future of Major League Baseball, amid the pandemic, it looks like there is still plenty of interest in the New York Mets for the Wilpons to receive a competitive offer for their franchise. Yesterday it was reported that July 9th was set...
Sometimes the grass isn’t greener. New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry wishes he never signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers after spending the first eight years of his career with the New York Mets. Telling SNY in an interview on Tuesday… “It was heartbreaking leaving the Mets. That was the biggest mistake I really ever made in my career was leaving New York to...
While perusing Baseball Savant at 1 a.m. a couple of nights ago, just like any normal quarantined college student would be doing, I came across Marcus Stroman’s profile. Fiddling around with the columns, I noticed Stroman has done particularly well in MLB.com’s sweet spot metric (SwSp%) throughout the last few seasons. Upon closer look, I noticed that those who finished top-10 in the...
Good morning, Mets fans! It may be Sunday, but we’re that much closer to actual baseball. Here’s what you need to know: Latest Mets News MLB Network ranked Jeff McNeil as the No. 5 third baseman in baseball. When it came to relievers, MLB Network ranked Seth Lugo as the seventh best in the game. On Saturday, Mets’ general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said that we could see both...
Joe D. – Mets Sign Marwin Gonzalez I predict the Mets will sign Marwin Gonzalez, formerly of the Houston Astros. It’s not the big sexy name everyone is hoping for, but the 29-year old Gonzalez gives the team a solid bat that can play a variety of positions. The versatility is something that will have strong appeal for new GM Brodie Van Wagenen. Jack Hendon – J.T. Realmuto Gets...
Friday, May 27, 2016 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, N.Y. LHP Julio Urias (ML debut) vs. RHP Jacob deGrom (3-1, 3.07) SNY • MLBN • WOR 710 AM • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets come back home after a critical series win in DC. On Wednesday, Steven Matz tossed an absolute gem as he led the Mets to a 2-0 win vs the division leaders, bringing the season series vs the Nationals to an even 3-3. Now the Mets...
Monday, May 9, 2016 • 10:10 p.m. (ET) Dodger Stadium • Los Angeles, CA LHP Steven Matz (4-1, 2.83) vs. LHP Scott Kazmir (2-2, 5.68) SNY • WOR 710 AM • ESPN 1050 AM For the first time since both teams faced each other in the NLDS, the New York Mets will play the Los Angeles Dodgers where Utley is still playing. However, Tejada is no longer with the Mets, and Mattingly, who fanned the flames, is...
An MMO Fan Shot by Anonymous Yankees Fan It’s amazing (not Amazin’) how one man can make such a difference in an elimination game in three totally distinctive ways as Daniel Murphy did in LA tonight. Without going into each of the ways, because anyone who watched already knows, the game should be recognized as one of the greatest deciding-game performances for all that effort and...
