Mickey Callaway and the first base ‘problem’

Manager Mickey Callaway has had his share of problems to deal with during his tenure with the Mets, but one of these problems is one that most managers would not mind having. Specifically he has to find playing time for two very good first sackers on the roster, right-handed slugger Pete Alonso and left-handed batter [...]

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Gut Reaction: Mets 5, Phillies 1 (4/22/19)

Steven Matz pitched six strong innings, Pete Alonso drove in two runs and Jeff McNeil hit his first home run of the year to lead the Mets to a 5-1 victory over the Phillies in the first of a three-game set at Citi Field Monday night. After getting lit up in his last start against [...]

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Mets Minors: Desmond Lindsay is unlikely to suddenly break out

Tell me if you’ve heard this before - Desmond Lindsay, former 2nd round pick (the Mets top pick that year), is off to a dismal start in Advance A.  The outfielder has only 10 hits in his first 15 games and has struck out a whopping 25 times.  Now, I don’t often focus on the bad [...]

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Gut Reaction: Cardinals 6, Mets 4 (4/21/19)

The Mets entered the day looking to take the series against the Cardinals, as well as even their season record against .500 clubs. Instead they lost and are now own six wins and eight losses against such teams. Noah Syndergaard, who Mets needed to come through with a quality outing, instead faltered by giving up [...]

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Amed Rosario’s offense, Wilson Ramos’ defense, lefty relievers

In some ways, Amed Rosario is one of the most important guys on the team. With no true backup shortstop on the roster, the Mets are counting on Rosario to stay healthy and be able to play in 150 games this year. And most feel if he’s able to duplicate his offensive output from the [...]

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Gut Reaction: Cards 10, Mets 2 (4/20/19)

They barely needed to show up. This was the day that Jacob deGrom was to make his "recovery start," the start that would salve all the unease in Mets fans' minds, the start that would make everyone say, "Hey, Jake's back! Everything's going to be OK!" Of course, Jake is not back, having gone on [...]

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It is far too early to hit “Panic” on the Mets rotation

Yes, it certainly feels like we are watching the New York Mets play baseball again. The team that started off 5-1 is now straggling along at 11-8, fighting to keep tight with their competitors in the NL East. Many at this point in the season are quick to smash the ever-alluring panic button, in hopes [...]

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