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Fun With OPS and WAR

Baseball is a statistically driven game, and probably more so than any of the other sports. Players and teams can be analyzed through a variety of metrics, Some of them have been around since the game’s inception (batting average/ERA), while others have more recently entered the game’s vernacular (OPS/WAR). In this article, let’s take…Read More

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Michael Lecolant May 17th

5/17 Game Recap: Matt Harvey Earns Fifth Victory And Delivers Game Winning RBI As Mets Edge Cubs, 3-2

The Mets were in the Windy City today starting a three game weekend series against the Cubs. Matt Harvey climbed the hill for a traditional daytime affair at Wrigley Field, opposed by Chicago’s…Read More

Danny Abriano May 17th

The Importance of Jonathon Niese and Shaun Marcum

Allow me to preface this with the following: regardless of how well both Jonathon Niese and Shaun Marcum perform for the remainder of the season, I don’t expect the Mets to completely erase the damage…Read More

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Michael Lecolant May 17th

Rainy Lara Continues Mastery Over South Atlantic League – Savannah Sand Gnats Blank Augusta GreenJackets In Eleven, 6-0

Savannah Sand Gnats pitcher Rainy Lara, 22, continued his mound dominance over the South Atlantic League Thursday evening with a brilliant eight inning, shutout performance over the Augusta GreenJackets. …Read More

Sam Maxwell May 16th

5/16 Game Recap – Jon Niese Excellent as Mets Snap 6-Game Losing Streak with 5-2 win over Cardinals

What started out with another run-scoring defensive blunder turned into a refreshing Metsian victory as the Orange and Blue salvaged the finale of the 4-game set with a 5-2 win over St. Louis. Read | Share

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Kevin Baez May 16th

Amazin’ Look Back – May 16th, 1973: Harry Parker’s Solid Outing Leads New York Mets to Victory Over Montreal Expos

Coming off a tough 4-3 defeat against the Chicago Cubs, the New York Mets bounced back nicely behind a solid performance from starter Harry Parker to get back in the win column, with a 8-4 victory over…Read More

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