The Mets just keep on rockin', as they defeated the Braves, 5-1, on Friday night. Coupled with a loss by the Nationals, the Mets' magic number is down to 14. "Because the Mets are really socking the ball, knocking those home runs over the wall!" The Mets have rarely been a big HR-hitting team but [...]
The Mets dugout is as crowded as the Mets’ bandwagon these days. My unofficial count has 38 of the members of the club’s 40-man roster currently enjoying life in a pennant race in Queens. It may not be unprecedented but it sure is unusual for the Mets. The two guys who aren’t in the majors [...]
The following table will show the names being discussed on radio shows and articles for MVP in the National League and one very special player in the American League, for reference. To begin with, there has been much talk about Cespedes being the MVP. But, upon looking at the numbers, even I admit that Harper [...]
After shutting down the Nationals in all three games with his electrifying stuff, Jeurys Familia has officially joined the conversation about top closers in the game and most valuable players on the Mets. While everyone is buzzing about the impact Yoenis Cespedes has had on the Mets’ second half surge, Familia has been spectacular all [...]
After a 2:20 rain delay, the Mets went out and took care of business, defeating the lowly Braves, 7-2, and sending Shelby Miller to his 13th straight loss. With the win, the Mets' magic number dropped to 16. Bartolo Colon pitched into the seventh and picked up the win. He continues to feast against the [...]