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Morning Briefing: Dodgers Force Game 7

Good morning, Mets fans! The Dodgers defeated the Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6 of the World Series, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7. The Blue Jays had a chance to tie or win with runners on second and third and no outs in the ninth inning, but Tyler Glasnow relieved Roki Sasaki and didn’t let a run across. Game 7, the first in a World Series since 2019 between the Nationals and Astros, will...

David Peterson Dominates Elite Dodgers Lineup In Much-Needed Victory

A day after the New York Mets’ bullpen was forced to toss 10 1/3 innings in a 13 innings game that featured a lengthy rain delay, the team’s starting pitcher on Saturday night provided a much-needed performance. David Peterson toed the slab on Saturday against the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers and gave the fatigued Mets’ bullpen a rest, by throwing 7 2/3 terrific innings. This was...

MLB Bans Fans Who Interfered with Mookie Betts

The two Yankee fans who grabbed Mookie Betts’ wrist and glove as he made a catch during Game 4 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium have been banned “indefinitely” from attending MLB games, properties or events, according to Dan Martin of the New York Post. The Post obtained a letter from a league official to those fans, saying in part, “Your conduct posed a serious risk to the health and...

Morning Briefing: Boras Holds Court on Clients

Good morning, Mets fans! Scott Boras had his annual appearance where he fielded questions from reporters on his clients during this free agency period, and the Boras zingers were out in full force. While the super agent made sure to pump up his clients, there were a lot of Mets related reports to come from his rebuttals. One being on Juan Soto, as Boras mentioned that Soto will go through a...

Morning Briefing: Happy Offseason!

Good morning, Mets fans! The Los Angeles Dodgers are your 2024 World Series Champions. On Wednesday night, MLB crowned their champs, as the Dodgers finished off the New York Yankees in five games to become World Series champions. The Yankees jumped out to an early 5-0 lead with their ace Gerrit Cole on the mound, nearly assuring them a trip back to L.A. However, a calamity of errors in the fifth...

Interfering Yankee Fans Banned from Game 5

The two Yankee fans who interfered with Mookie Betts in Game 4 of the World Series “will not be permitted to attend tonight’s game in any capacity,” according to a Yankees statement released Wednesday. Austin Capobianco successfully pried the ball out of Betts’ glove after he made a catch in foul territory and John Peter grabbed Betts’ throwing hand by the wrist....

Mets Storylines For The Remainder Of The NLCS

The Mets took the field Friday with their backs against the wall. Sound familiar? Well, it should, as this team has faced adversity and walked on the edge since the start of September. They survived the second-half surge of the Diamondbacks, the terrifying doubleheader in Atlanta, and a ninth inning in Game 3 where they trailed 2-0 facing Devin Williams. It’s been unlikely win after...

Breaking Down The NLCS Game 5 Pitching Matchup

After suffering a crushing 10-2 loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Mets are now on the brink of elimination. Jose Quintana, simply put, did not have his best stuff, surrendering five runs over 3 1/3 innings. Mookie Betts and Tommy Edman combined for seven RBIs, which included a two-run homer from the former in the sixth inning to extend Los Angeles’ lead to five. The...

Breaking Down The NLCS Game 3 Pitching Matchup

After a 7-3 bounce-back win Monday night, the New York Mets have tied the series heading into three straight home games at Citi Field against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sean Manaea continued his dominance against a potent Dodger lineup that scored nine runs in game one of the National League Championship Series. He only gave up two earned runs in five innings of work, striking out the odds on the...

Mets Even NLCS with 7-3 Game 2 Win

Just as they have all year, the Mets responded to playing a lifeless game with a resilient effort the following day. After their 9-0 loss in Game 1, the Mets returned the favor to the Dodgers in Game 2, ambushing them early and holding on to win 7-3. The Mets took the lead from the game’s first batter, with Francisco Lindor launching one into the right field stands to put the Mets up 1-0...

A Look at the Mets and Dodgers History in the Postseason

The next stop on the Mets’ roadmap toward an improbable World Series title became official Friday. The Dodgers defeated their own division rival Padres in the National League Division Series, and will host the Mets for Game 1 of the Championship Series Sunday. It almost seems like destiny that these two teams will meet. Shohei Ohtani vs. Francisco Lindor. The likely MVP of the National...

Game Chat: Mets vs Dodgers, 4:05 PM

Saturday, April 20, 2024 • 4:05 PM Dodger Stadium • Los Angeles, CA RHP Jose Buttó (0-0, 0.75) vs. RHP Gavin Stone (1-1, 6.14) WPIX • FS1 The Mets can win their fifth consecutive series this afternoon. Friday night the Mets extended their winning streak to five games with a 9-4 win over the Dodgers in a game that felt like three games. The Mets went up 4-0 early. Then after a few defensive...

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