Category: Michael Baron
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It’s gut check time for the New York Mets…
The Mets are limping home after an embarrassing four-game sweep at the hands of the Cubs at Wrigley Field this week. They lost five out of seven on their road trip, seeing their lead in the National League East dwindle down to a mere 1 1/2 games. Gut check time. And, Terry Collins is calling…
Michael Baron
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Matt Harvey, the artist, finessed the Cubs with power
#HarveyDay became an afterthought as a result of what ultimately transpired after his departure on Wednesday night. But his performance remains undiminished. Harvey was brilliant for seven innings on Wednesday, holding the Cubs to just three hits and two walks with nine strikeouts in seven innings. Harvey threw 70 of his 100 pitches for strikes. It…
Michael Baron
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What happened in the Mets bullpen on Wednesday?
The Mets bullpen was a six-man show on Wednesday night for the second consecutive game. It was probably less than that with Hansel Robles having been worked heavily in the previous two games, but there were still five relievers Terry Collins could have used to try and get the final six outs of a badly needed…
Michael Baron
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Right now, it feels like the same old story with the Mets…
For nearly the past three weeks, the Mets have played a lifeless brand of baseball, reminiscent of the days they claim they are well beyond. It feels like that same old story from 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and half of 2014. And, that’s a story nobody likes. It’s the story of players starting everyday who…
Michael Baron
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Noah Syndergaard was impressive in his debut, plagued by poor defense
On Tuesday night in Chicago, the Mets took the next step in the evolution of their franchise, officially graduating Noah Syndergaard to the big leagues in a showcase of some of the game’s brightest prospects at Wrigley Field. Syndergaard opened his big league career in scintillating fashion: with a strikeout of Dexter Fowler on Syndergaard’s signature pitch, the…
Michael Baron
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