In each sport, one event can signify an exit from that worst of five-letter words: slump. For baseball’s hitters, that event is a home run–if you’re in desperate need of positive mojo, a grand slam should catalyze a reversal of fortunes. On Tuesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates, Michael Conforto found himself in just the position he […]
Day: June 10, 2016
Retro Mets: The Ups and Downs of Rey Ordonez
Over the past few years, a number of ballplayers defecting from Cuba have infused baseball with energy, excitement, and talent. This most recent wave of imports probably started with Aroldis Chapman, but can be followed down the line to other impact talents on the field today: Yasiel Puig, Jose Abreu, and the Mets’ own Yoenis Cespedes. […]
Game Recap June 9: Started With a Bang, Ended With a Whimper
With the third-lowest scoring offense in the majors, the Mets’ five-run performance on Thursday night in Milwaukee seemed much more explosive than its 1.29 runs above their season average would suggest. Coupled with an outing by Bartolo Colon that can be best described as Bartolian in both stat line and surprisingly agile playmaking, the team appears […]