Category Archives: Major League Baseball

Mets steal one from Cincinnati, head off to Canada

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

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

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

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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Reds slam bullpen, defeat Mets 6-3

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Ouch. This 6-3 Mets loss to Cincinnati hurt more than usual because it involved Terry Collins making a pretty dumb decision that immediately resulted in the Mets blowing a lead. In the bottom of the sixth, New York finally put … Continue reading →

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Wright benching takes center stage as Mets shutout by Brewers 8-0

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

The Mets were mauled by the Milwaukee Brewers last night. Dillon Gee lasted only five and one-third innings while giving up eight hits and seven runs. Brewers first baseman Travis Ishikawa, who is only in the lineup because of regular … Continue reading →

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Batista amazes as Mets beat Brewers 3-1

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Some things are best left misunderstood. One of those things is Miguel Batista’s performance last night at Citi Field against the Milwaukee Brewers. After a couple of cringe-inducing starts that had Mets fans like myself begging for Jeremy Hefner to … Continue reading →

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Frank Francisco is going to get better

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Frank Francisco has been really bad this season so far, but his past performance shows that he’s likely to bounce back and be a decent relief pitcher for the rest of the season. That’s why, no matter what Mets manager … Continue reading →

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Wright extension would be a win for both sides

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

There’s a good chance that they Mets do not need to see another homegrown super star leave in free agency this year like they did last winter with Jose Reyes. That’s because Brian Costa of the Wall Street Journal is … Continue reading →

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Mets experience awesomeness and then agony in Miami

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Rooting for a so far successful but ultimately flawed team like the Mets can be very frustrating. On one hand, the team is 19-15 with the fifth-best winning percentage in the National League. On the other hand, only four teams … Continue reading →

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Mets amaze fans again, still lose in Miami 6-5

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Not tonight, boss. That’s the attitude I had to take with tonight’s Mets loss. Just like during the sweep in Philly, New York treated the other team’s bullpen like a piñata and came back from a multi-run deficit. However, a … Continue reading →

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Mets play 8,000th game in Miami tonight

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Yes, the Mets play the franchise’s 8,000th game tonight, and it will be the first they have ever played in Marlins Park. New York shouldn’t feel too out of place, though. The gigantic new digs have frustrated the Miami offense … Continue reading →

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