This wasn’t supposed to start with Javier Baez and the Mets giving their fan base another reason for frustration with them. We were supposed to be recapping a weekend where the Mets took two out of three from the Washington Nationals. This was supposed to be about a feel-good weekend for a team that badly needed one. The Mets gave us some clutch hitting, good pitching, … [Read more...] about Here go the Mets being the Mets, with guest star Javier Baez
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Tylor Megill has been Mr. Cool for Mets
Another strong performance from Tylor Megill has the Mets buzzing about the rookie righthander. Megill has made three major-league starts and this most recent one was his best. He threw five innings of two-hit baseball, along with notching seven strikeouts to help lead the Mets to a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, Monday night at Citi Field. He allowed a solo home … [Read more...] about Tylor Megill has been Mr. Cool for Mets
Mets closer Edwin Diaz has been essential to the team’s 2021 success
Edwin Diaz is more than a closer in the majors with cool entrance music. He’s a dominant closer in the majors and happens to also have cool entrance music. The Mets, despite an injury-riddled 2021 season, find themselves as frontrunners in the National League East division. Diaz has been an essential piece to the puzzle. Wednesday night, in New York’s 7-3 win over … [Read more...] about Mets closer Edwin Diaz has been essential to the team’s 2021 success
Mets pushing their chips all-in on Jacob deGrom
Jacob deGrom has earned the benefit of the doubt, and some. He’s a two-time Cy Young Award winner and the strong favorite this season for a third. There’s no doubt about it, deGrom is the best pitcher in baseball. deGrom is not, however, a machine. It’s difficult to believe, so I understand if you’ll need a few minutes to let that sink in. Alright, are you ready? We’ll … [Read more...] about Mets pushing their chips all-in on Jacob deGrom
Mets can prove they’re for real with strong June
The Mets look the part of a team that’s for real after their strong month of May. Looking the part, however, is just part of the equation. We’re about to see just exactly how real this team is. They compiled a 17-9 record in May with a handful of their regular starters and key players on the injured list. While impressive, the month of June presents another formidable … [Read more...] about Mets can prove they’re for real with strong June
