MLB: New York Mets at Atlanta Braves

Asdrubal Cabrera and the Unexpected Expected

When the Mets inked shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to a two-year $18 million contract during the winter meetings in December, the response was reasonably tepid. Sports Illustrated’s winter report card for the Mets was titled “Mets focus on short-term moves in the off-season,” but Cliff Corcoran identified the Cabrera signing as “less encouraging” than other signings, […]

MLB: Kansas City Royals at New York Mets

Our Worst Mets Days

It was almost last Wednesday. Just six days after David Wright announced he would undergo season-ending neck surgery. Prior to a matinee against the hated Royals, the Mets announced that Zack Wheeler experienced elbow pain during his rehab and would be shut down indefinitely. That afternoon’s starter, Noah Syndergaard, himself felt elbow soreness that forced him to leave the game after […]

MLB: New York Mets at Atlanta Braves

Game recap June 26: Another Sunday, another loss

THE RUNDOWN The Mets provided some fireworks late, but it wasn’t enough to avoid wasting a great start by Bartolo Colon and a second straight Sunday loss to the Braves. A PITCHER’S DUEL The Mets faced Bud Norris, who entered the game sporting a 4.69 ERA in 63.1 innings this season. Norris has had his […]