Category: Michael Baron
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Another clutch home run from Daniel Murphy has helped define a season of significance
Facing Clayton Kershaw on Friday night in game one of the Division Series, Terry Collins faced significant questioning for his choice to deviate from the blueprint which made the club so successful down the stretch of the season, which would normally feature a right-handed dominant lineup against a difficult southpaw. But it was his left-handed hitters…
Michael Baron
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David Wright’s latest signature moment reflects months of endless hope
How far has David Wright come? Three months ago, he couldn’t even stand up for too long before experiencing eye rolling pain in his lumbar spine. Four months ago? He couldn’t stand up and try to explain his condition without having to lean over a chair. And now?
Michael Baron
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Jacob deGrom, an ace of all aces
As great of a year Jacob deGrom had for the Mets in 2015, he seemed to have saved his best for October. DeGrom put on a display of sheer brilliance on Friday night. He didn’t outlast Clayton Kershaw but he most certainly out pitched him in one of the great postseason pitching performances in Mets history. He allowed…
Michael Baron
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The Dodgers two-headed monster is monstrous, but they too have a tall task ahead
So much is being made about the Dodgers two-headed monster in Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke ahead of their Division Series showdown with the Mets starting Friday night in Los Angeles. There’s plenty of reasons for that as well. Greinke and Kershaw combined for a 1.90 ERA, which is the lowest ERA for two starting pitchers on the…
Michael Baron
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The time has finally come for the Mets – a playoff run is about to begin
The time has come. All of the excitement and anticipation leading up to Friday night’s game in Los Angeles is going to culminate with one of the great pitching showcases in all of baseball when Clayton Kershaw and Jacob deGrom face off against each other in Chavez Ravine just before 10:00 pm ET in New York. Get your…
Michael Baron
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