David Peterson’s big strikeout game, Conforto’s big strikeout week, Shreve’s big season

David Peterson opened the year as a depth starter. Saturday night he allowed just 1 ER in 6 IP against the East-leading Braves to pick up his fifth win of the season, tops on the Mets. He pitched out of some trouble in the second inning, escaping without a run after starting the inning with [...]

Nimmo most valuable to Mets as a trade chip

With a smile that shines brighter than any floodlight he plays under, Brandon Nimmo has become a fan favorite through his hustle and pure delight at playing the game of baseball. Fans of the New York Mets have become accustomed to his penchant for getting on base, and for his signature sprint to first base [...]

How the Mets stack up against the competition for a playoff spot

The Mets did enough in their series with the Phillies, winning two of three games, to remain alive in the chase for the playoffs. With 10 games remaining, they are 23-27 and are one of eight teams fighting for the four-remaining spots in the postseason. The Braves, Cubs, Dodgers and Padres have either clinched or [...]

Game Chatter: Seth Lugo vs Aaron Nola (9/17/20)

How will the Mets handle the damaging news that came out today that Jed Lowrie has gone back to Houston and will not suit up for them this season? Good teams come together in the face of adversity - can the Mets do that here?

The six 2020 Mets who deserve All-Star consideration

There’s no All-Star game in 2020 yet if there was one, the Mets would have no fewer than six candidates worthy of a long look. It’s kind of remarkable that the team with the fourth-worst record in the league could make a case for that type of representation. It’s either a perfect representation of how [...]

Gut Reaction: Mets 5, Phillies 4 (9/16/20)

If before the game started, you were told that Jacob deGrom got pulled after two innings and that Michael Wacha was coming in with the game already at a 3-0 deficit, well you wouldn’t have given the Mets’ a snowball’s chance of winning. The Phillies actually had an 85.4 Win Expectancy during the second inning. [...]