The Mets just wrapped up a brutal 1-5 homestand and are currently in a stretch where they’ve dropped eight of their last nine games. But despite the ugly results, there are still strong indicators that this team is due for a positive offensive regression. From an expected statistical standpoint, the Mets are an outlier. They rank tenth in home runs, sixth in walks, 11th in fewest...
On Thursday afternoon, the New York Mets set out to win their first series against the Atlanta Braves since August of 2022. After a slow start to the season, several members of the Mets’ offense were on an upward trajectory heading into this game. In particular, Brandon Nimmo and DJ Stewart had launched a combined three home runs in the opening game of the three-game set that catapulted...
The first two games of the Mets’ series in Milwaukee have gone about as poorly as possible. While it’s important not to overreact to the fifth and sixth games of the season, being outscored 19-0 in two games American Family Field is almost unthinkable for a team with championship aspirations. The #Mets have not scored a run and allowed 9+ runs in back-to-back games for the first time...
Everything is coming up roses for New York’s lineup despite depressed offensive production league-wide. It appears this Mets offense is unfazed by the dead ball. MLB admitted to variations of their baseball in 2021, and buzz is growing; the ball may be altered once again to begin 2022. However, the bats from Queens have exploded out of the gate, orchestrating a high-scoring assault sans a...
Before the previous Collective Bargaining Agreement expired earlier this month, the New York Mets made numerous splashes in free agency, including the signing of outfielder Starling Marte. Reaching the free-agent market for just the second time in his career, Marte wasn’t without a team for very long as the Mets landed him on a four-year, $78-million contract. With the 33-year-old signed...
Over the last several seasons, locating a reliable third baseman has been a major area of concern for the New York Mets and while they’ve yet to effectively fill that position, this offseason might act as their best opportunity to accomplish that feat. Along with a star-studded free-agent class of shortstops, this winter’s market also features a handful of high-profile third basemen,...
For several players across the major leagues, the 2021 season should serve as one to forget, and with just three weeks remaining until the regular season draws to a close, no one will likely be happier to turn the page to 2022 than slugger Dominic Smith. After being limited to a part-time role through his first three seasons with the New York Mets, Smith took full advantage of the universal...
Set to become a free agent next off-season, outfielder Michael Conforto entered this season with huge aspirations and was aiming to build off his very successful performance during the 60-game schedule, unfortunately, this upcoming winter may not run as smoothly as originally planned. Coming off one of the most productive offensive showings of his career, where he posted nine home runs, 31 RBIs,...
Despite plenty of optimism heading into this season, it’s no secret the New York Mets have struggled scoring consistently this summer, and if this team hopes to make a late push for the playoffs, some key adjustments must be made to help ignite this offense down the stretch. In an attempt to provide the club’s pitching staff significantly more run support, the most obvious solution...
It’s no secret the New York Mets explored potential upgrades at the third base position over the offseason, but once those efforts proved to be ineffective, they pivoted back to infielder J.D. Davis and were hopeful he could improve off his disappointing 2020 campaign. Coming into this season with a chip on his shoulder, Davis was determined to put those trade rumors behind him and was...
With the second half of the 2021 campaign underway, the New York Mets find themselves at the top of the National League East Division and are attempting to capture their division title since 2015, but in order to accomplish that feat, they’ll need their offense to produce much more consistently. It’s no secret the front office will be searching for an impact bat at this year’s...
Coming into the 2021 campaign, the New York Mets were hoping to put their previous offensive struggles behind them and transition into a much more consistent offense, however, that hasn’t been the case through the first half of the season. Despite acquiring shortstop Francisco Lindor over the offseason, the former Cleveland Indian hasn’t exactly played up to his high expectations so...
