MLB: New York Mets at Atlanta Braves

Game Recap April 22: Grand(erson) Slam

Executive Summary Curtis Granderson hit a second-inning grand slam and a fourth-inning solo shot. Matt Harvey was thoroughly mediocre, but the Braves’ bats were worse. Mets 6, Braves 3. Discussion and Analysis Almost all you need to know about tonight’s game took place in the second inning. In the top half, after Neil Walker flew out […]

MLB: New York Mets at Cleveland Indians

Game recap April 16: Bats heating up, but Harvey struggles again

What Happened, In One Sentence: Matt Harvey dominated for four innings despite poor velocity, then got hammered as the Mets lost 7-5. Warning Signs for Matt Harvey Matt Harvey looked like he was cruising through the first four innings. No one had reached base, but the good results for Harvey hid a fatal flaw: a fastball […]

MLB: New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies

Our Probably Irrational Beliefs About 2016

Behavioral economists theorize that human activity is strongly influenced by context, particularly how the world presents us with choices. As Mets fans, however, our animal brains are conditioned to expect the worst. It’s an evolutionary defense mechanism, protecting us against the horrific memories of 2007 and 2008, when the Mets’ comfortable division leads evaporated in the seasons’ last three weeks. […]