Category: Feature Stories
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The 2015 NLCS is going to be a showcase of young talent in a renewed rivalry
On Saturday night, the Mets and Cubs will each begin their quest for a National League pennant and a trip to the World Series against either the Royals or the Blue Jays. But for the Mets and Cubs, an old rivalry will be renewed between two clubs who, in the era of two divisions and…
Michael Baron
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Whether it’s now or in 3 weeks, this could be the end of Daniel Murphy with the Mets
The Mets have truly reached the cross roads of their season in 2015. They’re staring at the possibility of coming home to either prepare for and play the Cubs on Saturday at Citi Field, or to come home, pack their lockers, and adjourn for the winter. But for Daniel Murphy, his future is less certain with the…
Michael Baron
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Jacob deGrom can add to a rich history of series-clinching wins for the Mets
Thursday night will be a game that will live in the minds of Mets fans for many years to come, regardless of the outcome. “A game like game 5 is a legend making game for a guy like deGrom,” A fan exclaimed at Citi Field on Tuesday. Indeed it is. DeGrom, the Mets clear-cut ace of 2015,…
Michael Baron
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Because of an opinion, the Mets and Dodgers will play Game 5 in their NLDS
Baseball’s postseason always creates storylines, raises the level of intrigue and provokes deep thought and emotion from even the most novice fans. The Mets and Dodgers series is no exception to that rule. In fact, this series has created so many storylines, so many different narratives, spins and takes from the media and fans, and has…
Michael Baron
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The Mets are embracing their role as underdogs in their Hollywood movie
Lights. Camera. Action. As the Mets move closer and closer toward the opening act of their Hollywood movie, they prepare for a role that isn’t all too unfamiliar for them—the underdogs. The Dodgers, favored by Bovada in Vegas to win the series, are the ones that are supposed to be here, not the Mets. The…
Rich MacLeod
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