Category: Feature Stories
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Curtis Granderson ruined Clayton Kershaw’s perfect game, and shocked everyone
There was a very strange vibe inside Citi Field on Thursday, especially at a time when the Mets are in the thick of two different playoff races. For now, anyway. Perhaps it was the crushing loss from Wednesday in Washington. Maybe it was what seemed like disconnected commentary from the General Manager before the game.…
Michael Baron
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Wednesday’s loss could be the one the Mets deeply regret
Wednesday’s 4-3 loss to the Nationals was an especially hurtful one, and a game the Mets might circle on the calendar if they find themselves packing their bags on October 4 at Citi Field to go home, rather than for a Wild Card game in another city. Sure, it’s just one game. The Mets are going…
Michael Baron
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Are Brandon Nimmo’s days in the Mets organization numbered?
The Mets have been devoid of offense for years now, and with both numerous injuries to key pieces and underperformance plaguing much of the roster, this team is looking for upgrades. With the July 31st trade deadline looming, that could mean changes are on the horizon. To get something, the Mets will have to give something, and one…
Rich MacLeod
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On a big Harvey Day, poor command and rust beat the Mets best laid plan
The Mets strategically aligned their starting rotation to have three of their four best starters pitch against the Nationals, in what really is a big and must-win series for the Mets if they are going to make any noise over winning the division. They decided Matt Harvey would open the series against Washington, followed by Jacob deGrom…
Michael Baron
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Have the Mets put their best foot forward coming out of the break?
The Mets have clearly aligned their starting rotation out of the break with their series against the Nationals in mind. They’re starting Matt Harvey on Monday, Jacob deGrom on Tuesday, and Noah Syndergaard on Wednesday, their clear-cut three best pitchers, and arguably their three best players on the team. This also allows them to better take advantage of the…
Michael Baron
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