Articles by metstradamus (1419)
Out With Two Bangs
Handsome Art Howe rode his horse hard in this race … possibly the final race at Citi Field for Zack…
Read moreThe 31 Year Story Ends With A Lie
Updated:Now that the Mets have been eliminated from playoff contention for 2019, the story can be told. What I’m about…
Read moreOne Final Gasp
Updated:It won’t be a victory that will be remembered forever, but it does encapsulate the 2019 Mets. They may not…
Read moreThe Eliminator Is Nigh
As the Mets were 6-0 down after Jorge Alfaro’s grand slam, I was really going to make this a six…
Read moreFarewell To Your Flu Ridden City
Michael Conforto is going to be one of those interesting off-season storylines … even if it’s completely fabricated by us….
Read moreChristian Colon Is The Reaper, But Mets’ Wounds Are Self Inflicted
Updated:The irony isn’t lost on any of us. The last we heard of Christian Colon, he was getting the winning…
Read more9/21/19 Game Preview: New York Mets at Cincinnati Reds
Updated:The Mets continue their odyssey to win every single game between now and the end of the season and hope…
Read moreScene Stealer
When Pete Alonso hits a home run, especially in these times where the Mets are on the fringe of the…
Read moreWell, That’s Nice
Not many pitchers find their sinker in Coors Field. Marcus Stroman got six ground balls to go with six fly…
Read moreSame Luis Aguayo Flavor, Now With Rocky Mountain Refreshment
Updated:It started as if the Mets were going to be able to exhale to start this road trip. Brandon Nimmo…
Read moreThe Shame Of It All
Updated:Not only was a great start by Zack Wheeler wasted, but probably the most clutch start of Wheeler’s career was…
Read moreScience To Acknowledge The Clutch Gene
Updated:When this game began I expected that I would blog about Jacob deGrom’s stellar outing (he was better than I…
Read more9/14/19 Game Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets
Updated:The Mets have fallen three and a half games behind the second wild card position, and will have to figure…
Read morePerilous Times
There is a very simple storyline here, and it supersedes everything else: The Mets were outclassed by the Dodgers on…
Read moreSnakes Without Venom Are Belts
After two weekend losses to the Phillies, the Mets really had to make sure that they were damn near perfect…
Read moreBright Lights In Our Big City
I gotta hand it to Steven Matz. The Mets came out firing against Robbie Ray in the first inning. Five…
Read moreDance With The Devil
The Mets like to do things the hard way. Why would you think Tuesday would be any different. First it…
Read moreIf You Close Your Eyes, It’s a 4-0 Win
Arizona’s streak, much like the Mets’ streak in late July and Early August, is unsustainable. The only question is when…
Read moreNoah Syndergaard Still Bitter About A Lack Of Personal Catcher
Updated:Noah Syndergaard did not have a good outing against the Phillies on Sunday, only going five innings and blowing a…
Read moreBe Prepared For Wilmer Flores To Be Our Grim Reaper
Updated:You probably never thought that Mets vs Diamondbacks in the middle of September would be as important as it’s going…
Read moreWe Had A Problem
There will be plenty of time to pick at the carcass of this team. Plenty of time to dissect what…
Read moreIt’s Time To Make Seth Lugo A Real Closer
Updated:Seth Lugo is the closer of the New York Mets. When he’s available, he’s the first choice for the ninth…
Read more‘Stro Can’t Get Low As Smyly Stymies
The first inning was probably your clue that things weren’t going well. Cesar Hernandez led off the game with a…
Read moreVultures, Vultures Everywhere!
So I want to get something straight with Edwin Diaz: I truly don’t believe that Edwin Diaz is a case…
Read moreThe Worst Road Trip Ever Ends With Four Wins
Updated:Okay, I exaggerate. It only feels like the worst road trip ever because of what happened last night. Everybody will…
Read more9/4/2019 Game Preview: New York Mets at Washington Nationals
Updated:Well I don’t know how the Mets are going to follow that, but they’ll try … at Nationals Park for…
Read moreJoining An Exclusive List Of Visceral Anger
Updated:You might not believe what I’m about to say, but I so rarely get angry over Mets games. Bummed? Yes….
Read moreA Return To Marvelous
As surprising as it may be to see your favorite pitcher give up 10 runs in three innings, the beauty…
Read moreWatching It Sail Away
The Mets had a chance to crawl back to within three games of the Cubs for the second wild card…
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