The Mets and Braves have had a number of climactic late-season series. This… will not be one of them. But it is a chance for the Braves to extend the Mets’ recent misery, something that, should it happen, we will all relish. The Mets had a seven-game winning streak in late July. Since then, they’re … Read more
It has been a couple weeks since the Nats have really gotten blown out, but that happened last night. They were dominated by the Mets from start to finish in a one sided beatdown. Now they will look to bounce back and even the series with their hottest pitcher on the mound. The Nats have … Read more
Did you catch yesterday’s win? The Atlanta Braves came back from a six-run deficit and left the New York Mets scoreless in their second game in the series. Can they do it again with this particular pitching matchup tonight? Bryce Elder (6.12 ERA) is once again on the mound after his last appearance against Miami … Read more
Well the season is pretty clearly in the dumps at this point, but there are some encouraging signs looking forward. Michael Harris is now in the middle of his second really strong month at the plate. His walk rate is still essentially non-existent, which is a problem, but he is hitting the ball hard and … Read more
Pete Alonso is now the New York Mets’ all-time home run king. With his opposite-field, two-run home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night, Alonso clubbed the 253rd and 254th home runs of his Mets career, moving him into sole possession of first place on the team’s … Read more
Needing a win in the worst way, the Mets scored early and often against the Braves on Tuesday night to pick up a 13-5 win and snap a seven-game losing skid. For the fourth start in a row, Spencer Strider just didn’t have it. He was lit up by the talented Mets lineup for eight … Read more
No one had the Braves playing the role of spoiler at this point in August, but following the season from hell and a handful of crushing injuries on the pitching side, that’s where we are. On Tuesday night, the Braves will begin a three-game series in New York that is far more important for the … Read more
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor ended a career-worst 0-for-31 slump when he drove home a pair of runs in New York’s 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday that secured a series sweep. Lindor later touched upon the loud ovations he heard from home fans during his lengthy skid. “I feel the … Read more
Let’s get the obvious part out of the way. For the second straight game against the Mets, the Royals saw a number of…questionable balls and strikes called against them. Also for the second straight game, the Royals saw a runner attempt to steal second late in a very close contest, appear to beat the throw … Read more
Last night’s disappointing defeat is in the rearview mirror. It’s a new day, and with Michael Lorenzen coming off his best start of the season, the Royals should have an excellent shot at bouncing back. Wait, what’s that? Lorenzen is sick? Angel Zerpa will make his first start since 2023? Oh, lovely. Yes, you heard … Read more