Monthly Archives: August 2020

Mets embarrassed twice in one day, blow five-run lead, lose to rookie starter

The Mets had an all-time day on Sunday. For one moment, it looked like they were headed into September with a full head of steam and ready to take over New York. The next, they were the same old laughingstock … Continue reading

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Mets return to their old ways, lose game to Yankees on wild pitch

We had our one day of Mets bliss. On Friday, nothing could go wrong as the orange and blue wrecking crew came from behind not once, but twice to sweep the Yankees in a doubleheader. Before the night cap was … Continue reading

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Mets sweep doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, Steve Cohen closes in on team ownership

Yesterday was a rare night to be a Mets fan. After a Thursday in which we were treated to the usual dysfunctional management and social media embarrassment, on Friday everything went right. The Mets trailed by multiple runs in each … Continue reading

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Mets gone wild: Brodie Van Wagenen criticizes commissioner on hot mic, Wilpons rush to defend the shield

The Mets did not play a baseball game last night, but there was still plenty of drama to stir up social media. It all started on Wednesday when The Milwaukee Bucks decided to go on strike in support of social … Continue reading

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Mets get a big win, NBA will resume eventually

The Mets defeated Miami 5-4 last night thanks in part to seven strong innings from Jacob deGrom. He allowed a run, two hits, and two walks while striking out 14, but all anyone wants to focus on is the no-decision … Continue reading

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Try not to panic, but the Mets scored zero runs in last night’s doubleheader against Miami

I still think that this team is going to the playoffs. The Mets, I mean. They have too much talent, and more importantly, there are too many teams allowed to make the playoffs for them to fail. Maybe a couple … Continue reading

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Mets return to baseball after five days off

I feared the worst for the Mets’ 2020 season when we found out that two members of the team had tested positive for COVID-19 last Thursday. Fortunately, all subsequent tests have been negative and the team is set to resume … Continue reading

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We’re probably not getting a major original title from Nintendo this year, but fun remakes are still on the table

Which Nintendo game will everybody be firing up this winter? That’s the big question that has been on my mind since E3 got canceled. Since then, Nintendo has announced Pikmin 3 Deluxe and a Pokemon Snap sequel, but the latter … Continue reading

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Mets season on hold, Reds announcer puts foot in mouth, Big Cat plays Fall Guys

I should have figured that the Mets would eventually get hit by COVID-19. I did my best to remain optimistic after the Marlins and Cardinals returned to playing baseball after lengthy absences caused by the virus. Just when we thought … Continue reading

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Michael Conforto clutches up to give Mets their third straight win

I was just starting to have a little faith in the Mets’ bullpen, but last night it almost blew a game along with all the good vibes that the team has built up in Miami. With the Mets holding a … Continue reading

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