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Mets vs. Oakland Recap: Not ideal
The Mets did not put up much of a fight and were battered in Oakland.Fresh off a long airplane flight, the Mets found themselves in Oakland tonight for their final west coast road trip of the season....
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Game #125: A's earn much-needed win over Mets
The A's really needed that.There isn't much to say, really. The simple act of getting back in the win column is far more valuable than a single game in the standings — there's just an air of success...
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My Cup of Coffee with R.A. Dickey
I was an 18-year-old freshman outfielder at a tiny college, and R.A. Dickey showed up. He was trying to save his career—I was trying to make contact. This is my account of facing R.A. Dickey.When guys...
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Mets pitcher Dana Eveland received cortisone injection in elbow
The veteran reliever received a cortisone injection for his elbow in hopes of avoiding a prolonged absence.Dana Eveland will miss at least today's game because of elbow ailments that prompted him to...
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Mets have weird "330 rule" they don't stick to
If Terry Collins abides by the guideline for young pitchers to throw more than 330 pitches in a string of three starts, Zack Wheeler is on a tight leash during Wednesday's start.It's commonplace to...
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Mo'ne Davis is a kid, not a prospect or a gender pioneer
And she's sure as hell not a painting. Treating her as anything but what she is, a 13-year-old, is the height of objectification, making her a symbol instead of a kid playing a kid's game. Her future...
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Final Score: Mets 8, Athletics 5—Offense shows signs of life, bullpen almost...
The Mets held on to win today despite the best efforts of their pitching and defense.The Mets won a sloppy game today in Oakland, splitting their two-game series with the Athletics by beating the home...
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The Mets' offense is offensive
The Mets are close to last in the majors in nearly every offensive category since the All-Star break.The 1906 Chicago White Sox have a dubious place in baseball lore. They won the World Series in six...
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Mets vs. Athletics Recap: It wasn't pretty, but it'll do
The offense scored eight (!) runs and the Mets managed to split the series versus the Athletics. If you felt a rumbling under your feet at some point in the late afternoon, it was most likely the Mets'...
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Mets Daily Prospect Report, 8/21/14: Bowmie Don't Play That
Catch up on all of the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!*All results from games played on Wednesday, August 20th, 2014*Triple-A - Las Vegas 51's...
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Cub Tracks Blames The Conditions
"Tarp-gate" is certainly on the minds of the writers. We've also got unfazed rookies, the need for a veteran leader, baseball fashion issues, a spelling bee, trouble finding playing time, and an excuse...
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Mets Morning News: Mets' offense golden against A's, Colon to return Sunday
Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsApparently the Mets have an offense now? They scored eight runs yesterday in an 8-5 victory...
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Mets captain David Wright is going to be just fine
Despite suffering the worst season of his career, the Mets' captain is going to be all right. We hope.It isn’t news that David Wright is having a bad year at the plate. It hasn't been fun to watch, and...
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Looking past the stat line: Archie Bradley, RHP, Diamondbacks
Archie Bradley has seen his stock fall after battling injuries and ineffectiveness this season."Don’t scout the stat line" is a phrase commonly heard in scouting circles, especially when it comes to...
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Healey: Wheeler's changeup a key part of success
As Zack Wheeler continues his development into a premier pitcher, much of his success can be attributed to his changeup. Zack Wheeler's road to Major League Baseball was predicated on his fastball. His...
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Making sense of the Mets' terrible August offense
August has been brutal for the Mets' offense, but things shouldn't stay so bad for long.In August, the Mets' offense has a 57 wRC+. The next three worst teams—the Rangers, Diamondbacks, and Red Sox—are...
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Mets IF/OF Anthony Seratelli attends Telli Town tailgate
Seratelli spent seven seasons in the Royals system - two of which were in Omaha, and he still has quite a following there.Anthony Seratelli poked his head inside the Omaha Storm Chasers clubhouse on...
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1999: Fonzie goes off the 'dome
This week in 1999: The Mets head to Houston, where Edgardo Alfonzo has a night for the agesAfter a tidy 4-2 homestand against the Cardinals and Astros, the Mets headed to Phoenix on August 27 to begin...
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Jim Callis: Miami Marlins' Andrew Heaney candidate to be October ace
Miami Marlins starter Andrew Heaney was not notably successful during his first stint in the major leagues. But Jim Calli of Sports on Earth believes Heaney is a candidate to be a star come October....
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Mets prospect Dilson Herrera has New York in his sights
What seemed like a standard, late-season waiver-wire deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates actually might have handed the Mets one of their best prospects in years. With the Mets once again out of...
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