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Series Preview: Mets Finish NL West Road Trip in Colorado

The New York Mets (39-24) were a few outs away from taking three of four from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Instead, defensive miscues forced them to settle for a four-game split with a 6-5 loss Thursday. Despite that disappointment, the Mets were able to secure the season series over the Dodgers, which could wind up being very important down the stretch. Next up is the Colorado Rockies (12-50), who...

Series Preview: First-Place Mets Face Nationals in D.C.

The New York Mets (18-7) could not have drawn up a much better start to the season. Carlos Mendoza’s team is heading back on the road after a 7-0 homestand, sweeping series over the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies. Francisco Lindor delivered during that stretch by collecting 14 hits and four home runs, one of which was a walk-off. Next up for the Mets is the Washington...

Series Preview: Mets Make First-Ever Trip to Sacramento

The New York Mets (8-4) are back on the road after a 5-1 homestand, highlighted by a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays. It has been a good start to the season, largely due to the Mets getting quality pitching from just about everyone. That will be put to the test against the Athletics (5-8), who are playing away from the Oakland Coliseum for the first time since 1967. In what appears to...

Series Preview: Mets Host the Young and Hungry Orioles

After winning their latest series against the Marlins, the New York Mets (64-60) will continue their August homestand as they hose the Baltimore Orioles (73-52) for three games. The Mets sit two games behind the Braves in the Wild Card race for the third spot. These upcoming games will continue to be of great importance for the Mets, as the margin for error will decrease as the end of the season...

Series Preview: Mets Begin Homestand Against Athletics

After being swept by the Mariners to conclude their long road trip, the New York Mets (61-57) return home to face the Oakland Athletics (50-69). The Mets struggled mightily against the Mariners over the weekend, only scoring one run among three losing efforts. They sit one game behind the Braves for the final Wild Card spot after winning four of 10 games on their road trip. This series against...

Series Preview: Road Trip Closes in Seattle

The New York Mets (61-54) will complete their four-city road trip with a three-game set in the Pacific Northwest. A tough test awaits as the Seattle Mariners (60-56) look to stay within striking distance of the Houston Astros in the AL West. After a series loss against the Los Angeles Angels, the Mets followed that up with a win against the St. Louis Cardinals and a series victory against the...

Series Preview: Yankees Host Mets for Subway Series Finale

After splitting their four-game series with the Marlins, the New York Mets (51-48) head across town to Yankee Stadium for the final two games of the 2024 Subway Series against the New York Yankees (60-42). The Mets won the first two games against the Yankees a few weeks ago when they hosted them at Citi Field. So, regardless of the results of these next two games, the worst-case scenario for the...

Series Preview: Mets Wrap Up Road Trip in Pittsburgh

The New York Mets (42-43) were in the driver’s seat to win another mid-week set, but two straight losses to the Washington Nationals has slightly stunted their positive momentum. Edwin Díaz’s absence in the bullpen was more apparent than ever and has further brought the team’s biggest weakness to light. While he will return from his suspension this weekend, additions to the...

Series Preview: Mets Begin Crucial Stretch with Nationals Series

After losing their series to the Astros, the New York Mets (40-41) head to D.C. to face the Washington Nationals (39-44). With the trade deadline looming, this month will make or break the Mets season. If David Stearns and other front office members are not convinced of the Mets’ ability to compete in the postseason by a certain point, they will have no choice but to pull the plug on this...

Series Preview: Mets Head to Miami to Face Struggling Marlins

The New York Mets (20-23) were on the verge of losing four consecutive games in a home-and-home series against the Philadelphia Phillies, but they pulled out a 6-5 win in 11 innings on Thursday night. Manager Carlos Mendoza will hope his team can find some offensive rhythm against the Miami Marlins (13-32), who have the worst record in the National League. Injuries to big players and...

Series Preview: Well-Rested Mets Head Home to Face Braves

The New York Mets (18-18) entered Wednesday with a chance to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals, but some bad weather in the Midwest caused the game to be postponed to a later date. An additional day of rest means the team has not played since Tuesday night. To the surprise of many, the Atlanta Braves (22-12) are not at the top of the National League East, sitting two games back of the Philadelphia...

Series Preview: Surging Mets Begin Road Trip in Los Angeles

The New York Mets (10-8) are entering their six-game road trip in good spirts coming off the back of a 5-1 home stand. But this weekend’s series may prove to be their greatest test yet, facing off against the high-powered Los Angeles Dodgers (12-8). The signing of Shohei Ohtani makes their lineup, one that already included former MVPs Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, even more dangerous....

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