Category: Feature Stories
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Kirk Nieuwenhuis’ greatest day of his life had both a significance and a purpose
The beauty of the game of baseball is that everyday brings the chance to see something that has never happened before. And on Sunday, Kirk Nieuwenhuis did something about as unexpected as anyone could have imagined and remarkably historical – in a positive way – at the same time. It was just a week earlier Nieuwenhuis found…
Michael Baron
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Matt Harvey’s human after all, but still a cut above the rest…
If there’s one thing Matt Harvey has proven in the first half of his first season back from Tommy John Surgery, it is that he is just as human than anyone else who suffered from the same injury. Much to his chagrin, of course. But it’s hard to be upset or discouraged with the overall body of…
Michael Baron
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Will the five gems the Mets have in their rotation ever pitch together?
Nothing is guaranteed. That’s the number one rule in sports. When we think one scenario will pan out a certain way, there’s a good chance it doesn’t. There’s no other fan base than can relate to that statement like the fans of the New York Mets. This is the same team that once drafted and developed Dwight…
Michael Baron
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Noah Syndergaard showing he’s a tough horse the Mets can ride in a pennant race
There are several words that can be used to describe Noah Syndergaard’s performance on Friday night against the Diamondbacks. Dominant is one that immediately comes to mind. Filthy is another. Ace-like could also be used to describe Syndergaard’s performance as well. Perhaps all three rolled into one. But it also felt like a very clutch performance for the dominant…
Michael Baron
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Exclusive: Gavin Cecchini is more dangerous at the plate than ever, still wants to make improvements
A career .251 hitter in the minor leagues prior to this season, Mets shortstop prospect Gavin Cecchini has never been known for his offensive prowess. This year, however, everything changed. It’s been a breakout year for the former first round pick at the plate this year as Cecchini is batting .292/.344/.420 with 17 doubles, one triple,…
Rich MacLeod
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