Author Archives: Aaron Yorke

Mets bats blow up again, complete sweep of Rays

It was great that the Mets were able to score 11 runs in a series opening win against the Rays on Monday, and Tuesday night’s nine runs that backed R.A. Dickey’s gem were more than enough. Yet, the Mets spoiled … Continue reading

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Santana, Mets try to keep good times rolling in Tampa

In just a few minutes, the Mets will face off against the Rays and try to win their third game in a row. Johan Santana is on the mound, and the relatively pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field should be a nice change … Continue reading

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R.A. Dickey has entered another world

Last night in St. Petersburg, Florida, R.A. Dickey took the mound for the Mets needing to pitch seven shutout innings to match Jerry Koosman’s club record of 31.2 consecutive scoreless innings. Not only did Dickey break Koosman’s record by pitching … Continue reading

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Niese back on track as Mets take series from Pirates

If you missed last night’s awesome R.A. Dickey start and the Mets win that came long with it, my recap is over at The Daily Stache. Feel free to read it, or just know that Dickey set a new career … Continue reading

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Baxter bats lead-off as Mets take on Buccos tonight

With Andres Torres having issues at the plate recently, Terry Collins has penciled Mike Baxter into the lead-off spot tonight for New York’s game against James McDonald and the Pirates. Here’s the rest of the Mets lineup: Baxter will play … Continue reading

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Mets new American holiday hats look pretty sweet this year

It’s been a little tougher than usual to watch the Mets play on Memorial Day and Independence Day in recent years because the special holiday hats badly clashed with the Mets uniforms. However, if these photos posted by MetsBlog are … Continue reading

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This time starter blows lead, Mets lose to Pirates 5-4

After getting out of Toronto with just one win in three games versus the Blue Jays, the Mets return to National League play this week, starting with three games against the Pirates. Last night’s series opener got off to a … Continue reading

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The Mets go to Canada

The Mets are up north in Toronto for the weekend for a three game series with the Blue Jays. For some reason, MLB scheduled interleague play to begin this weekend and then go into hibernation again until June 8, so … Continue reading

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Mets steal one from Cincinnati, head off to Canada

Trailing 4-0 after four and a half innings against Mat Latos and the Cincinnati Reds, the Mets certainly looked like they were going to suffer their third straight defeat yesterday. However, even with Latos pitching well and the National League’s … Continue reading

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Mets call up LHP Robert Carson, designate Carrasco for assignment

D.J. Carrasco only pitched three and two-thirds innings for the Mets this season, but after he surrendered a two-run homer to Cincinnati’s Todd Frazier last night, the front office decided that enough was enough. Carrasco was designated for assingment after … Continue reading

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