Category: Michael Baron
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Yoenis Cespedes had a night for the ages, which is exactly what he needed
Anything goes at Coors Field, and on Friday of anything Yoenis Cespedes hit from the Rockies pitching staff went very far. Cespedes had his best game as a major leaguer on Friday night, going 5-for-6 with a grand slam, solo and two-run home run, his 34th double of the season and a single with a stolen…
Michael Baron
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Bartolo Colon struggles again, which might eventually land him on the outside looking in
Going into Friday night’s game in Denver, it wasn’t too difficult to predict what might have happened to Bartolo Colon in his scheduled start. Well, almost. He allowed seven runs on nine hits with two walks and only one strikeout in 3 2/3 innings. Included in those seven runs were three home runs: a solo shot a…
Michael Baron
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The sprint to the finish line, and how the Mets pitching plans can affect the pennant race
Both the Mets and Nationals have 42 games remaining in the regular season, with New York holding a four game lead over Washington as play begins on Friday. As it stands right now, Baseball Prospectus says the Mets have an 80.2 percent chance of reaching the postseason, whereas the Nationals only have a 21.2 percent chance.…
Michael Baron
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With Wright and Goeddel on their way back, who is at risk of being roster casualties?
David Wright remains on track to be activated from the disabled list on Monday when the Mets play the Phillies in Philadelphia. In addition, Terry Collins recently said Erik Goeddel is, “close” to being activated as well. On Wednesday, Collins said while Wright will be the primary third baseman, he will not be there everyday until his…
Michael Baron
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Whether he’s at home or on the road, Noah Syndergaard must find his groove again
In an effort to solve some of Noah Syndergaard’s struggles on the road, the Mets altered his pre-game routine to start a little later so there was a smaller gap between the conclusion of his bullpen session and starting the bottom of the first inning. Unfortunately, it didn’t seem to have the impact Dan Warthen and…
Michael Baron
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