Gut Reaction: Mets 3, Nationals 2 (5/12/23)

It takes a lot for the Mets to win a game this season. Friday night it took Brandon Nimmo scoring from first on a single and four relievers to deliver four hitless innings. That combo led to a 3-2 win over the Nationals in D.C. The Mets stranded seven runners on base in the first [...]

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Panic! at the ballpark – or from your easy chair

Never in the history of calming down has anyone calmed down by being told to calm down. So, clearly, we need another word or phrase. How about the words of wisdom from mob boss Jimmy Serrano, who in the movie “Midnight Run” said, Relax, have a cream soda. Alright, alright, alright – a round of [...]

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Enjoying the little things – and big things – with Francisco Alvarez

When the team isn’t playing very well, it’s important to appreciate the little things even more. It makes me smile to go to the Mets’ Baseball-Reference page and see Francisco Alvarez is now listed as the primary catcher. And if that’s not enough, in the picture lineup which shows the players by rWAR output, with [...]

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