Mets bats erupt and new additions shine in sunny Citi Field rout
Plus, should we be concerned about Kodai Senga?
The #Mets hit on Saturday! Its why they won.
They didn’t win because of Kodai Senga, however, who continues to be somewhat uncompetitive. What’s the deal with that? Drew Van Buskirk examines the metrics on him.
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03.08.2025 11:51 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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31.07.2025 12:38 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
If the Mets trade Mark Vientos, he won't be leaving without a fight...
Mark Vientos hit a grand slam, and was robbed of another home run as the rumor mill swirls around him. Also - the Mets blew a four-run lead and lost to the Padres
The rumor mill is swirling around Mark Vientos, but he made a case to stay with his power display on Monday. Plus, buzz around the Mets and Brandon Lowe, Harrison Bader.
Also - the #Mets blew a 4 run lead and lost last night, which stunk.
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29.07.2025 10:49 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#Mets, during their 7 game winning streak:
Pitching
Overall: 2.29 ERA, 2.4 R/game
SP: 3.03 ERA, 5 IP/start
RP: 1.32 ERA, 27.1 IP
Batting
.248/.327/.426
4.9 R/Game
28.07.2025 13:27 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
Maybe the Mets already have the answer in centerfield?
The Mets have a top prospect tearing it up in Triple-A who could help the Mets now. Plus, the Mets swept away the Giants in San Francisco, head to San Diego for another big series
Maybe the #Mets acquired their CF upgrade at the trade deadline in 2023? Justin Mears discusses an option they might already have.
Also - the #Mets swept the Giants this weekend, head to San Diego for another big series with the Pads.
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28.07.2025 11:22 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Who might the perfect upgrade in center field be for the Mets?
Also, the Mets won their sixth straight game on Saturday night
The best upgrade for the #Mets centerfield problem is...
Also, they won for a sixth straight game last night.
By Drew Van Buskirk.
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27.07.2025 10:46 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
Mets should swing-for-the-fences, get Steven Kwan
Plus, the Mets win big in San Francisco thanks to clutch hitting and defense, while they also acquire a much-needed lefty reliever...
The #Mets enjoyed a laugher in SF last night. They also made a trade to help the bullpen before the game.
The big move they should make? It’s Steven Kwan from Cleveland. Andrew Steele takes a look at the pros and cons of such a move this morning…
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26.07.2025 11:37 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 4 📌 0
#Mets had a nice win in SF last night.
Top of the order (1-4) - which had been ice cold for a while - went 7-for-19 w/ 4 runs scored and 6 RBI.
Clay Holmes gave them 5 solid & the bullpen was great too.
1st place, 6th best record in MLB, & more help coming. Hanging tough!
26.07.2025 11:20 — 👍 12 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Mets acquire Gregory Soto for two prospects
In Soto, the Mets are addressing their need for the left side of their bullpen
#Mets make a deal! They are attempting to address their hole on the left side of their bullpen.
They will try with Gregory Soto.
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25.07.2025 17:07 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
The rumor mill is heating up as the Mets head to San Francisco
The Mets return to action tonight out west. Plus, specific problem solvers for the Mets ahead of the trade deadline
Dylan Cease? Zac Gallen? How about Eugenio Suárez? How can the #Mets creatively solve their problems with the offense? Linda Surovich talks about all of that in a busy newsletter this morning…
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25.07.2025 11:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Mets need more from their big boppers, and they got that on Wednesday...
Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso combined for five of the Mets' six runs in Wednesday's win over the Angels
The #Mets needed more from the top of their lineup, and will continue to need more. On Wednesday, they helped the Mets offense pace towards a win and a sweep of the Angels.
By Andrew Steele
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24.07.2025 11:14 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This is the Francisco Álvarez we signed up for...
Francisco Álvarez sparked and paced the offense for the Mets in a low-scoring win on Tuesday
This is the Francisco Alvarez we signed up for!
The rest of the #Mets offense? Not so much.
But, they won on Tuesday thanks to Alvarez’s spark, and some quality work on the hill.
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23.07.2025 11:16 — 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Four questions for the Mets to answer as the second half begins
The Mets have to address their issues with external options, but also need the players that are here to step up and improve too
The #Mets are circling around an ideal fit for the starting rotation.
Plus, there are four questions (probably more) that need answering if the Mets are getting to where they want to be in October. By Linda Surovich
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18.07.2025 11:11 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2
Three corrections Mets must make in second half
If this team wants to live up to expectations and go on a deep run, they must fix these fatal flaws from the first half...
The #Mets have three things they need to fix down the stretch. Some of it will come in the form of acquisitions but much of it must come from within. By Andrew Steele...
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17.07.2025 11:33 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
A renewed look at upgrade options for the Mets
Where can the Mets find some offense and/or some pitching ahead of the trade deadline?
The rumor mill is starting to percolate - updates on Buxton and the #Twins plus where I see the market shaping up best for the #Mets to make some changes…
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15.07.2025 11:19 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
At some point, the Mets have to ditch these bullpen games...
No offense, poor pitching and questionable decision making was the story as the Mets got swept away in Baltimore in Thursday
There were A LOT of problems and missteps on Thursday - bad pitching, no hitting, bad decision making.
But when are the #Mets going to bag these non-competitive bullpen games and look at a young starter? By @lindasurovich.bsky.social
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11.07.2025 11:06 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Mets rolling again as the tide has started to turn
After multiple weeks mired in misery, the Mets are starting to look like they're back to who we thought they'd be.
Debut newsletter from Drew Van Buskirk!
He discusses the #Mets’ powerful win over the Yanks on Saturday as they’re rolling again!
Plus, could the Mets be looking towards West Sacramento at an old friend for pitching help?
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06.07.2025 11:45 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
Number of earned runs Edwin Díaz has allowed in his last 24 appearances:
1
0.37 ERA in 24.1 IP, 12 H, 6 BB, 36 K during that span. #Mets
04.07.2025 11:51 — 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Juan Soto has 11 RBI over his last 12 games and he is batting .350 (14-for-40) with a 1.258 OPS over that span - since May 30, Soto is hitting .327/.474/.701 with four doubles, 12 home runs and 23 RBI with 29 walks, 35 hits, and 28 runs scored, a span of 32 games. #Mets
04.07.2025 11:43 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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