Tag: Pete Alonso

New York Mets 2020 Season in Review: Offense
Updated:Now that the New York Mets’ 2020 season is over, we are going to take a look at the year…
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We’ve Turned And Faced The Strange, Now Let’s Change
It’s 11:46 PM, and I’m watching the Mets game on replay. I mean, I know what happens. The Mets got…
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9/26/20 Game Preview: New York Mets at Washington Nationals, Doubleheader Edition
Weather wiped out the New York Mets (26-31) last night, but their slim playoff hopes still took a hit. The…
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9/24/20 Game Preview: New York Mets at Washington Nationals
They may still be mathematically alive but the New York Mets (25-31) are essentially playing out the string. An 8-5…
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It Would Take A Hell Of A Parlay
When you swipe your Metrocard through the turnstile, you expect to be taken to your destination. The Mets use the…
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9/19/20 Game Preview: Atlanta Braves at New York Mets
The fat lady isn’t singing yet but she does appear to be warming up to sing the New York Mets’…
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A Pimp To The High Heavens
This game had everything you’d expect out of 2020, and a few things you didn’t expect … much like 2020….
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9/17/20 Game Preview: New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies
Updated:Last night certainly had disaster potential for the New York Mets (22-27). Jacob deGrom was off early and left after…
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Burn It To The Ground
Updated:The Mets are at the point know where they are Nicky and Dominic in the sticks getting buried while they’re…
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9/15/20 Game Preview: New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies
The path forward is very clear for the New York Mets (21-26). After dropping two out of three against the…
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Most Valuable? Maybe Not, But Most Excellent
Updated:I’m going to quote a friend of mine from tonight: “If the Mets were actually good enough to make the…
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9/8/20 Game Preview: Baltimore Orioles at New York Mets
Yesterday’s game could be potentially devastating for the New York Mets (19-23). Down 6-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Mets…
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The Hot Hand Stays Hot, The Cold Hand Heats Up, And deGrom Gives Up A Rouge
Updated:The big “controversy” in Mets land these days is Amed Rosario sitting for an extended stretch of time, as Andres…
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9/6/20 Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets
Starting pitching has been a problem for the New York Mets (18-22), but they finally got a good performance from…
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From Chaos … Order
Updated:So after all of that, the Mets and Yankees finished right where they started. Of all the Yankees/Mets series that…
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New York Mets, somehow, remain in the mix with a month to go
Updated:Over the past few years here we have taken a look at the New York Mets’ season on a month-by-month…
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Live and Let Die, But Don’t Learn
Updated:All I really want from this team is to not make me angry. For one day. I don’t think that’s…
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Pulled From The Fire
Updated:Full disclosure: I thought the game started at 5:10. Apparently the Mets did too. From what I hear, Clint Frazier…
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8/25/20 Game Preview: Miami Marlins at New York Mets, Doubleheader Edition
Updated:The New York Mets (12-14) are officially back in action after a pair of coronavirus infections caused Major League Baseball…
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8/20/20 Game Preview: New York Mets at Miami Marlins
There are games in a season that go down as turning points and last night’s contest may well be one…
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A Darren Oliver For Dystopian Times
The picture that leads this blog post is of Robinson Cano, and richly deserved. His two home runs (including a…
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8/17/20 Game Preview: New York Mets at Miami Marlins
This past weekend could be a big turning point in the season for the New York Mets (9-14). Despite having…
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Every Squirrel Dies … Not Every Squirrel Truly Lives
There was a lot to digest in this game. First, I want Jeff McNeil in an alley fight with me….
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Clutch Gene, The Dancing Machine
It was an interesting move for the Mets, deciding to stretch out Robert Gsellman for a starting role instead of…
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8/12/20 Game Preview: Washington Nationals at New York Mets
It may seem early, but the New York Mets (7-11) are digging themselves a hole. After dropping their second straight…
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8/10/20 Game Preview: Washington Nationals at New York Mets
The New York Mets (7-9) have won two in a row but suffered a loss off the field today. Marcus…
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New Hollywood Order
Updated:The Mets turned the Marlins Disney Plus adventure into a New Hollywood flick from the 70’s: uncertain and discomforting. The…
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The Screenplay For “A Fish Named Jeter”
In years past, this would be a loss that would really bother me. The Mets, with a very good offense…
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8/7/20 Game Preview: Miami Marlins at New York Mets
Updated:The first off-day of the season was a much-needed break for the New York Mets (5-8), who played 13 straight…
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