Gut Reaction: Braves 11, Mets 0 5/3/18

The Atlanta Braves were able to complete a sweep over the Mets at home in dominant fashion as they defeated them 11-0. Looking for a bounce back performance after getting bombarded in his first start in San Diego, Jason Vargas did not do any better in Citi Field. Over his 4.2 innings of work, Vargas [...]

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Jacob deGrom’s injury a body blow to a promising season

This was going to be a positive article. A piece all about the Mets entering the new month with good vibes, their most wins ever upon waking up on Mayday. I had it all mapped out. It was going to be comparisons of hot starts past, about how this 2018 team’s winning percentage as of [...]

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Noah Syndergaard is the latest Mets pitcher to struggle in the first inning

Noah Syndergaard gave up three runs in the first inning Tuesday night, making him the latest Mets pitcher to struggle in the opening frame. For the year, Mets starters have allowed 21 runs in 27 games in the first inning, for a dismal 6.67 ERA. The NL mark in that inning is a 4.90 ERA. [...]

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Gut reaction: Braves 3, Mets 2 – 5/1/18

The Mets nearly came up with another magical comeback, but their ninth inning rally came up just short. Try as he might, Yoenis Cespedes couldn't single handedly win this game for the Mets. The slugger, who was expected to miss three games with a finger injury, exploded for three hits, including a home run, and [...]

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Juan Lagares and Brandon Nimmo are tearing it up as backups

Through the end of April, the Mets have an interesting outfield situation. The best numbers being put up by their outfielders belong to the two backups, Juan Lagares and Brandon Nimmo. Both these players have exactly 43 PA each to date, which basically means the two players are tied for the role of fourth outfielder [...]

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