Tag: Billy McKinney
Beating Fans To The Exits
Updated:A good friend of mine asked me during last Friday’s game at Citi Field: “Is there a point during a…
Read more »There Are Sac Flies, And There Are Sac Flies
Updated:We had the theater of the obvious, which was Luis Rojas’ righty heavy lineup against Julio Urias. It was the…
Read more »The Curse Of Billy McKinney
Updated:Friday night’s game was some bullshit. Oh, you want me to expound? Gladly. The first thing you should know is…
Read more »7/16/21 Game Preview: New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates
Updated:The second half is finally set to begin for the New York Mets (47-40), who have been alone in first…
Read more »7/4/21 Game Preview: New York Mets at New York Yankees, Doubleheader Edition
The rain held off yesterday afternoon and allowed the Subway Series to get underway, a positive development for the New…
Read more »7/2/21 Game Preview: New York Mets at New York Yankees
The 2021 edition of the Subway Series officially kicks off tonight and the New York Mets (41-36) find themselves in…
Read more »6/30/21 Game Preview: New York Mets at Atlanta Braves
Updated:Last night’s game could prove to be a turning point for the New York Mets (41-34), who found themselves in…
Read more »This One Is For The Young’ngs …
Let me tell you kids about when I was young: Whenever I face a make up game in the middle…
Read more »6/28/21 Game Preview: New York Mets at Washington Nationals
The New York Mets (40-33) have played a lot of baseball lately and have managed to maintain their lead in…
Read more »6/27/21 Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets
Updated:The offense hasn’t always been productive for the New York Mets (40-32) but it has been clutch. The Mets haven’t…
Read more »6/17/21 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Updated:Despite another injury scare from Jacob deGrom, the New York Mets (35-25) found a way to win last night. deGrom…
Read more »6/14/21 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Updated:The New York Mets (32-25) had a successful weekend come to a disappointing end when they failed to complete a…
Read more »6/13/21 Game Preview: San Diego Padres at New York Mets
Updated:Everything has come up aces for the New York Mets (32-24) over the past week. Winners of five of six,…
Read more »6/12/21 Game Preview: San Diego Padres at New York Mets
Updated:The first game with a massive crowd at Citi Field since 2019 was a successful one for the New York…
Read more »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…
Read more »Back, Back, Back, And To The Left
Updated:The Mets broke out the long ball in bunches at Oriole Park tonight while Taijuan Walker gave up one run…
Read more »Split Diego
Updated:You younger fans might not fully appreciate the enormity of this weekend. The Mets played four games in San Diego,…
Read more »6/6/21 Game Preview: New York Mets at San Diego Padres
Updated:The New York Mets (28-23) needed a win last night and Jacob deGrom predictably came up aces when they needed…
Read more »6/5/21 Game Preview: New York Mets at San Diego Padres
Updated:The New York Mets (27-23) have gotten by with half of their starting lineup out thanks to some solid contributions…
Read more »Two Right Fielders At Turner Field West
Updated:Taijuan Walker didn’t have his best stuff on Thursday. A little less pop, a little less control than we’ve gotten…
Read more »Reinforced With Grit, Polar Power, And Bad Decisions
Updated:The Mets entered Phoenix with a 25-20 record, despite missing like, four entire teams. But in first place by 3…
Read more »The Friends We Make Along The Way
Updated:I have a complaint upfront: It’s the bottom of the second, and the Mets are up 1-0 thanks to professional…
Read more »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…
Read more »Different Paths, Same Peraza
Updated:A 1-0 win and a 4-2 win will read very similar in a boxscore. But they were two very different…
Read more »5/27/21 Game Preview: Colorado Rockies at New York Mets, Doubleheader Edition
Updated:After last night’s game was postponed due to rain, the New York Mets (22-20) will wrap up their scheduled series…
Read more »5/26/21 Game Preview: Colorado Rockies at New York Mets
Updated:The return of Jacob deGrom brought some positive vibes to the New York Mets (22-20), who are still dealing with…
Read more »Complaining After A Win? Sure, Why Not!
Updated: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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