Maybe the starting pitchers for tonight can each go five innings.
There is no excuse for Seth Lugo to be pitching in relief down four runs. The Mets are in a freefall due to their failures regarding RISP and starting pitching. Last weekend’s sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia “with Zack Wheeler” Phillies was not pretty, in part, due to weakness of starting pitching by [...]
Robinson Cano and Pete Alonso each clubbed two homers to lead the Mets to an 11-4 win over the Marlins Monday night. The homers were part of a nine-XBH night for the Mets. In all, the Mets banged out 14 hits, including four with runners in scoring position. They also drew eight walks and had [...]
Jeff McNeil returns as DH, Robinson Cano to 2B, Amed Rosario to SS and the G-Men infielders to the bench. Pete Alonso back at 1B and batting sixth.
In a season that has already featured its share of frustrations for the New York Mets, one of the most positive developments has been the play of Dominic Smith. More than any player on the roster, Smith has benefited from Yoenis Cespedes’ opt-out and the addition of the DH to the National League. Even though [...]
What’s more depressing than getting swept by the Phillies? Beats me but as it’s 2020, it seems we’re sure to find the answer. But after the Mets’ 6-2 loss on Sunday, which dropped the team five games below .500, it feels pretty rotten in these parts right now. Rick Porcello pitched good for five innings, [...]
2020 RP -- 19 IP, 5.68 ERA, 3.19 FIP, 1.632 WHIP ZW -- 18.2 IP, 2.89 ERA, 3.78 FIP, 1.286 WHIP
Regardless of the production received from Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz over the course of their careers as New York Mets, it will never be enough to quell the appetite of what Met fans desire from them. In order to get Cano and Diaz, the Mets had to trade away Jarred Kelenic, who has appeared [...]
Wow, Tomas Nido gets the start for the second time in three games. Also, Luis Guillorme is in the lineup but Andres Gimenez is not. Amed Rosario is batting 7th.
Nothing makes for a good manager quite like good players. The important thing for fans – and yes, the managers themselves – is to keep this thought in the front of their mind at all times. It brings to mind this famous quote by Bill James on Sparky Anderson: "He really believes he made a [...]
Both the Mets and the Phillies’ bullpens leave something to be desired. The setup guys for both teams did their jobs and it was the closers for both squads that let their teams down. The Mets tied the game in the top of the ninth off Hector Neris but the Phillies won the game in [...]
How much do the Mets want to avoid giving Seth Lugo a start? We're now on our fourth opportunity and it's been a hard pass each time. Michael Wacha got the first call, David Peterson the second, Robert Gsellman the third and now Walker Lockett the fourth. There's still Franklyn Kilome and Thomas Szapucki. So, [...]