Category Archives: Major League Baseball

I liked Dickey before he was cool: Dickey becomes mainstream

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

In today’s times of Twitter, hipsters and non-stop baseball media madness, we’re dealing with a lot of the same conversations year after year. Who will get traded at the trade deadline? Who will win Rookie of the Year? How do … Continue reading →

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Bronson Arroyo is back in town as Mets host Reds

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Update: The Mets just posted their lineup for tonight, so here’s that… Looks like pretty standard stuff. Remember, no designated hitter tonight since we’re back in the National League. Yes, that’s Wilson Valdez in center field. Drew Stubbs has been … Continue reading →

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Mets bats blow up again, complete sweep of Rays

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

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

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

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

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

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

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

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

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

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

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

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

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

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

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

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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