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MLB: Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets

It Just Doesn’t Matter

I’m trying to negotiate the dichotomy between being completely annoyed watching this team, and being sad that in two more…

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MLB: Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets

None Of This Should Bother Me, And Yet …

The Mets had a chance to do some damage against Zack Wheeler in the fourth inning. Down 1-0, the Mets…

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MLB: St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets

What Would You Do For Lars Nootblar?

Tylor Megill gave up five runs in the first inning tonight, and the Cardinals basically kept the Mets at arm’s…

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MLB: St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets

The Fat Fastballs Are Singing

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The Braves lost. The Phillies lost. The Reds lost. The Padres lost. The Mets could have gained on all of…

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MLB: St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets

Definite Joel Piñeiro Vibes

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At about 11:30 this morning I got an e-mail titled “We Want You Back”. Yup, a Mets season ticket representative…

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MLB: New York Yankees at New York Mets

Building And Saving Legacies

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Sunday’s game really started with Francisco Lindor’s second home run of the night. His first home run was a three…

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MLB: New York Yankees at New York Mets

Emotions

I can’t freakin’ believe it’s been 20 years. I’m terrible at posting on September 11th. I have no great inspiring…

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MLB: New York Mets at Miami Marlins

The Never Ending Endings

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The first part of the season really held such promise. They survived a ton of injuries, we were introduced to…

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Rojas Smart Water

There Isn’t Enough Smart Water In The World

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This entire game felt like it was watching a loved one get tortured. Rich Hill had his best outing as…

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MLB: New York Mets at Miami Marlins

Our Kind Of Ugly

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First off: Stupid Marlins and their stupid 6:40 start times. I flipped on SNY at about 6:52 and expected to…

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MLB: New York Mets at Washington Nationals

The Mets Need A Washington Closer

Edwin Diaz’s numbers in Washington were atrocious: 7.36 ERA 1.773 WHIP .952 OPS against .290 AVG against in 35 plate…

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MLB: New York Mets at Washington Nationals

When I Suck, You Win!

I was told that I write better when the Mets lose. Probably a mixture of being more loquacious when they…

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MLB: Game Two-New York Mets at Washington Nationals

Sitting The Middle Infield Because YOLO

I didn’t want to be too upset that both Francisco Lindor and Javy Bàez were on the bench for Game…

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MLB: Game One-New York Mets at Washington Nationals

The One Where The Mets Blew A Nine Run Lead And Won

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Baseball is unfathomable. The Mets had a 9-0 lead. They did this along the way: Marcus Stroman. Athlete. Holy Lord….

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MLB: New York Mets at Washington Nationals

The Dramatics Are Sticking Around To Sing A Happy Tune

So Rich Hill (who a friend of mine dubbed “Eddie Harris” tonight) gave the Mets his best start in the…

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MLB: Washington Nationals at New York Mets

Small Or Long, All Balls Are Welcome

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The amplified problem with the Mets offense has been the lack of manufacturing runs. So on Sunday against the Mets,…

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MLB: Miami Marlins at New York Mets

The Signs Are There If You Look Closely

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Once again, the Mets did what they had to do, beating the Marlins 4-3, sweeping the series, and continuing for…

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MLB: Toronto Blue Jays at Washington Nationals

Sandy Alderson, Acclimating To New Duties, Signs Brad Hand

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There was fallout from the news that Zack Scott was arrested for DWI last night: The Mets have placed acting…

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MLB: New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh: Where Horses Have No Regard For Barn Doors

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I honestly had tonight’s post written at 6-0. Was ready to amend at 7-5 going to the bottom of the…

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MLB: Game Two-Miami Marlins at New York Mets

Dare I Dream?

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I know, deep down in my heart, that this season is going to break my heart. I know it because…

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MLB: Game One-Miami Marlins at New York Mets

The Olive Branch

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There were eight innings of frustration during a game that actually started on April 11th. Taijuan Walker gave up three…

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MLB: Washington Nationals at New York Mets

Will There Be Earplugs?

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It just might be because I’m getting old, but I can’t remember the last time I booed a Mets player….

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MLB: Washington Nationals at New York Mets

A Miracle Met, And A Mets Miracle

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On a night where the Mets honored a Miracle Met to start the evening, it ended with a Mets miracle:…

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MLB: New York Mets at Atlanta Braves

Please Bring Your Starting Pitcher Injury Bingo Cards To The Front

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It was 2-2 in the third inning with Austin Riley at the plate, runners on second and third. Pete Alonso…

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MLB: Washington Nationals at New York Mets

Amazing In Their Monotony

Usually when a Mets team goes south for the summer, it’s a team effort. Mets teams have been no.torious for…

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MLB: San Francisco Giants at New York Mets

A 2-11 Stream of Consciousness

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I’m too lazy to organize these thoughts in a meaningful manner. Not after another soul crushing one run loss. So…

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MLB: San Francisco Giants at New York Mets

Who Conducted That Symphony?

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It is getting ugly at Citi Field, as fans are now chanting "Fire Rojas." — Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) August 26,…

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MLB: San Francisco Giants at New York Mets

Idle Time Is The Devil’s Playground

Funny thing about off days. They recharge you physically and mentally. And with all the idle time, I started to…

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MLB: New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers

It’s Only Fair

I’ve picked on J.D. Davis a lot over the last few days. Deserved? Maybe. But it’s only fair to focus…

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