Category: Michael Baron
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Jon Niese showed necessary signs of progress in different ways on Sunday
Over the last month, Jon Niese had not only been severely underperforming, but with the emergence of both Steven Matz and Bartolo Colon, was quite possibly losing his grip on a roster spot for the playoffs. He had a 9.12 ERA in his previous five starts, allowing 51 base runners in only 25 2/3 innings while allowing six home…
Michael Baron
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As they close in on a division crown, the Mets have even shocked themselves in 2015
Nearly two years ago, the Mets endeavored to change the operation of their franchise from an organization in transition to one that puts winning first. Gone were the concerns over years of control and Super-Two status when they called up both Jacob deGrom and Rafael Montero from the minor leagues in early May, 2014. Gone were the…
Michael Baron
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An ugly Sunday for Daniel Murphy ends with glorious redemption
It wasn’t Daniel Murphy’s greatest day in a Met uniform by any means on Sunday. Maybe until the ninth inning, anyway. One of the recurring themes for this Mets team all year long – aside from their relentless resiliency – has been one of redemption. Murphy himself has cashed in on opportunities to redeem himself…
Michael Baron
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A refreshed Noah Syndergaard has provided reassurance for the stretch drive
It had been 13 days since Noah Syndergaard took to the mound, and on Saturday he showed up to work clearly refreshed after his two week hiatus. “It’s been a long 13 days,” the big right-hander said after his start. I got a little anxious out there.” But perhaps more significant than his performance, during which…
Michael Baron
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The Mets needed a hero not named Yoenis Cespedes on Saturday night…
Of course, a day just cannot go by without Yoenis Cespedes hitting a home run, or driving in runs with both flash and flair. Sure enough, he did, with an eighth inning blast just over the left field wall to extend the Mets lead to 4-1. But in surprising fashion, Tyler Clippard coughed up that lead in the…
Michael Baron
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