Tag: Jay Bruce

Peak Metro
Let’s review Wednesday: A five hour and 35 minute rain delay which pushed back the start of Game 1 of…
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9/11/18 Game Preview: Miami Marlins at New York Mets
Updated:After rain wiped out the opener of a four game set between the New York Mets (65-77) and Miami Marlins…
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9/9/18 Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets
The New York Mets (64-77) had an offensive party last night, breaking out the lumber in a 10-5 victory over…
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The Rice Pudding Of Losses
It’s silly to think … as some pundits and people who have been hired to entertain us about the Mets…
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9/7/18 Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets
Updated:The New York Mets (63-76) are coming home after a successful nine game road trip. The swing, which featured games…
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9/5/18 Game Preview: New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers
Updated:After a solid string of starts for the New York Mets (62-76), Jason Vargas crashed back to earth last night….
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At Least Life Makes Sense Again
I’m glad I got home in time to see Jason Vargas blow a 4-2 lead and not last through the…
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Meaningless Lessons
The Mets won in 11 innings in San Francisco. Steven Matz struck out 11 in seven innings, which is a…
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8/27/18 Game Preview: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
Updated:The New York Mets (58-72) have had a relatively successful month of August, going 14-12 over their first 26 games,…
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The Wheels On The Bus Go ‘Round And ‘Round Because They’ve Been Directed To The Next Parking Lot
I’m extremely happy to have seen a 3-0 Mets victory in person. I’m happy that Zack Wheeler, once again, had…
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New York Mets Already Hinting That There Won’t Be Much Change In 2019
Updated:The New York Mets set off alarm bells with their fan base yesterday when manager Mickey Callaway hinted prior to…
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I For One Welcome Our New Reptilian Overlords
Updated:No. No no no no. There’s something strange going on here. Jason Vargas has been dog meat all season, gives…
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8/24/18 Game Preview: Washington Nationals at New York Mets
Updated:The New York Mets (56-71) let their ace down yesterday, failing to give Jacob deGrom adequate run support in a…
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Jay Bruce Expected Back From Disabled List Today
Updated:The crowded first base position for the New York Mets should become even more full. The Mets are expected to…
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The Soundtrack of Failure
Sometimes errors are just errors. Other times, errors are the residue of years of poor planning, poor execution, poor design,…
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New York Mets Planning On Using Jay Bruce At First Base When He Returns From Disabled List
Updated:A potential key piece to the New York Mets’ plans in 2019 is on the comeback trail. Outfielder Jay Bruce,…
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The Insignificance
I made the argument before the game, and I stand by it, that these two months following the trade deadline,…
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Second Half Preview, New York Mets Edition
Updated:Baseball’s second half kicks off tonight, when the New York Mets begin playing out the string with the second round…
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New York Mets Need More Out of These Players In The Second Half
Updated:While the 2018 season is virtually over for the New York Mets as the result of their disastrous first half,…
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Jay Bruce Shut Down For 10 Days After Recurrence of Hip Pain
Updated:If you were hoping for Jay Bruce to provide a spark to the New York Mets’ bad offense, you’re going…
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6/17/18 Game Preview: New York Mets at Arizona Diamondbacks
Updated:For only the second time in June, the New York Mets (29-38) won a baseball game last night. The Mets…
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6/15/18 Game Preview: New York Mets at Arizona Diamondbacks
Updated:There isn’t much to say about the New York Mets (28-37) these days. The script for most of their games…
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Jacob, We’re Sorry
The ledger will show that Jacob deGrom lost Friday’s game to the Yankees. Jacob deGrom will show you that he…
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An Attempt At Rationality
I’m really going to try to look at this rationally. Sometimes, teams with bad records win. The Orioles did have…
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Screwed Until Further Notice
Things are getting better for the New York Mets. On Sunday, they lost in two hours and 30 minutes. That’s…
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6/3/18 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Updated:The New York Mets (27-29) found a way to set a record in their 7-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs…
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6/2/18 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Updated:Despite a strong performance from Zack Wheeler, the New York Mets (27-28) found a way to blow another game. The…
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5/31/18 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
Updated:The New York Mets (26-25) have weathered a challenging road trip and managed to keep their heads above water despite…
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5/30/18 Game Preview: New York Mets at Atlanta Braves
Updated:This road trip has become a never ending nightmare for the New York Mets (26-26), who have been ravaged by…
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