Gut Reaction: Nationals 2, Mets 0 (10/3/15)

What else can you say about this game except, congratulations Max Scherzer. That was one of the most dominating pitching performances that has ever taken place in the history of baseball. It only took 109 pitches for him to complete the no-hitter, and in doing so struck out 17 batters. Were it not for a [...]

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Gut Reaction: Nationals 3, Mets 1 (10/3/15)

Call me crazy, but I always like to a see a team entering the postseason on a hot streak, not losing their last four games. The Mets had only five hits today, and managed only one run, as Noah Syndergaard was absolutely brilliant. He struck out 10, walked one, and the only blemish on his [...]

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Home-field advantage, Terry Collins’ decisions, and no Bartolo Colon

Rejoice, Mets fans! The team is getting ready for its first playoff appearance in nearly a decade. It's an unfamiliar feeling, and one that we know all too well can be fleeting. It's something we should all enjoy. The lead-up to the post-season isn't without it's question marks and issues, though. Home-field advantage Home-field advantage [...]

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Speculations on a Terry Collins contract extension

On July 24th the National League standings looked like this: As you can see, the Mets were just one game over .500 trailing the Nationals by three games and they were not in a very good position to make a run at a Wild Card berth since the Pirates, Cubs, and Giants had a good [...]

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