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MLB: San Diego Padres at New York Mets

The Champ

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The Mets have a new reward for their player of the game. Marcus Stroman won it today. pic.twitter.com/27pEefZOep — Anthony…

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MLB: San Diego Padres at New York Mets

Jacob Is The Answer, But Even The Answer Has Questions

The obvious storyline weaving through Friday’s 3-2 victory over San Diego was how good Jacob deGrom is and continues to…

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MLB: New York Mets at Baltimore Orioles

Back, Back, Back, And To The Left

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The Mets broke out the long ball in bunches at Oriole Park tonight while Taijuan Walker gave up one run…

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MLB: New York Mets at Baltimore Orioles

Maybe Fifteen Minutes For This One?

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I wonder if Rick Peterson can fix David Peterson in ten minutes. I only mean that half jokingly, as it…

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MLB: New York Mets at San Diego Padres

Split Diego

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You younger fans might not fully appreciate the enormity of this weekend. The Mets played four games in San Diego,…

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MLB: New York Mets at San Diego Padres

Spinner Spinner, Chicken Dinner

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This was the best pitching matchup of the series. The best pitcher on the planet vs. the guy who threw…

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MLB: New York Mets at San Diego Padres

It’s The Same Old Song, But With A Different Meaning Since Half The Team Is Gone

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When Blake Snell has an outing like he did, it’s hard to expect a win. But after he lost the…

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MLB: New York Mets at San Diego Padres

Two Right Fielders At Turner Field West

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Taijuan Walker didn’t have his best stuff on Thursday. A little less pop, a little less control than we’ve gotten…

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MLB: Game One-New York Mets at Colorado Rockies

From Egregious To Exhilarating

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We were headed towards a familiar story. Jacob deGrom, with zero margin for error, doesn’t get a big hit from…

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MLB: Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets

This Team Has Vibes

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The increments are small, and the pace is slow. You don’t want this team peaking in April anyway. But the…

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MLB: Washington Nationals at New York Mets

The Eternal Struggle To Block Out The Noise

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Well Marcus Stroman wasn’t going to dominate every game. The picket fence that the Nationals put up on him over…

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MLB: New York Mets at Arizona Diamondbacks

Reinforced With Grit, Polar Power, And Bad Decisions

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The Mets entered Phoenix with a 25-20 record, despite missing like, four entire teams. But in first place by 3…

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MLB: Atlanta Braves at New York Mets

The Friends We Make Along The Way

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I have a complaint upfront: It’s the bottom of the second, and the Mets are up 1-0 thanks to professional…

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MLB: Washington Nationals at New York Mets

Ownership Has Its Privileges

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This one was a big April win. You know that there are going to be some lulls in a long…

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MLB: Colorado Rockies at New York Mets-Game 2

5/29/21 Game Preview: Atlanta Braves at New York Mets

The Mets, despite being held together with spit and sunscreen, are in first place after winning 3 of 4 from…

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MLB: Colorado Rockies at New York Mets-Game 1

Different Paths, Same Peraza

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A 1-0 win and a 4-2 win will read very similar in a boxscore. But they were two very different…

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MLB: Colorado Rockies at New York Mets

Complaining After A Win? Sure, Why Not!

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I’ve been really chill about the Mets 3-7 stretch. So you’d think I’d be ecstatic over the Mets 3-1 victory…

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MLB: Colorado Rockies at New York Mets

The End Of The Adrenaline

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The 3-6 road trip looks disappointing when you’re just looking at numbers. But of course you know that when you…

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MLB: New York Mets at Miami Marlins

That’s It, That’s Poteet (And That’s The Road Trip)

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Jordan Yamamoto was tasked with getting the Mets through one more game against Miami, his former team, in one piece….

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MLB: New York Mets at Miami Marlins

Attrition Is A Constant Battle

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The Mets fought like hell before the Marlins finally got their annual walk-off win against the Flushing Nine. And even…

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MLB: New York Mets at Miami Marlins

Bracing For The Impact From Ghosts And Their Runners

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Ever since Miguel Castro threw a fat changeup down the middle to Garrett Cooper which turned into a game tying…

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MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Mets

The Calm After The Storm

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After Zack Scott called a zoom conference on Saturday afternoonJorda to share his thoughts on Raccoon vs Rat (which I…

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MLB: New York Mets at Atlanta Braves

Despite Their Best Efforts

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Look closely: This is the lineup the Mets put out there tonight … Tonight’s lineup. #LGM pic.twitter.com/ZzJ1Hh1jh7 — New York…

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MLB: New York Mets at Atlanta Braves

Tomas Nido, Cameron Maybin And The Absorbtion Of Cobb County

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This day began with the Mets having to find somebody to play outfield. With one outfielder lost to a strained…

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MLB: New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies

Is Michael Conforto Good?

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On our podcast (which was recorded on Friday afternoon and am shamelessly linking to here so please listen because it…

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MLB: New York Mets at Atlanta Braves

Don’t Mess With The Baseball Gods (How Many Times Do I Have To Say It?)

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(Editor’s Note: I wrote this as the game was happening, and not all at the end. This usually isn’t an…

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MLB: New York Mets at Tampa Bay Rays

Going Mental

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So during our last session together, I mentioned at the end that Marcus Stroman would be the perfect stopper for…

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MLB: New York Mets at Tampa Bay Rays

Meatballs In Bulk

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Saturday was a nice reminder that nice reminder that while the depth pieces have carried the club, they can’t do…

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MLB: New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays

Failure To Prepare Is Preparing To Fail

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David Peterson struggled in the second inning, giving up a double to Yandy Diaz and walking two batters to load…

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