Author Archives: Joe Janish

About Joe Janish

Joe Janish began MetsToday in 2005 to provide the unique perspective of a high-level player and coach -- he earned NCAA D-1 All-American honors as a catcher and coached several players who went on to play pro ball. As a result his posts often include mechanical evaluations, scout-like analysis, and opinions that go beyond the numbers. Follow Joe's baseball tips on Twitter at @onbaseball and at the On Baseball Google Plus page.

Mets Game 23: Loss to Astros

Astros 4 Mets 3 So far, it’s shaping up to be a season of many one-run games — low-scoring, one-run games, that is. That means every move, mistake, and clutch hit is magnified. It also means that the Mets have … Continue reading

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Inspirational Speech by Wally Backman

For those who need a little inspiration on a lazy Monday morning, turn up the volume and click below. For those who have never heard curse words, are offended by them, or in a workplace, MUTE THE VOLUME, as this … Continue reading

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Mets Game 22: Win Over Rockies

Mets 6 Rockies 5 A series win gives Mets fans a Rocky Mountain High.

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Mets Game 21: Win Over Rockies

Mets 7 Rockies 5 Only one bad inning for the Mets in this game. And this time, the Rox didn’t score 11 runs in that frame.

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Mets Game 20: Loss to Rockies

Rockies 18 Mets 9 Sometimes, all you need is one domino to fall. The Mets knocked that one domino over in the fifth, with two outs, and next thing you knew a tie ballgame became a comfy four-run lead. Then … Continue reading

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Mets Game 19: Win Over Marlins

Mets 3 Marlins 2 Mets complete a sweep of the Marlins on Kirk Nieuwenhuis day.

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Mets Game 18: Win Over Marlins

Mets 5 Marlins 1 Mets sink Fish to go two games over .500 and retain sole possession of third place.

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Bay and Pelfrey to DL: Good News or Bad News?

By now you probably know that Jason Bay has been placed on the disabled list with a rib fracture and Mike Pelfrey joined him with elbow inflammation. Is this bad news or good news for Mets fans?

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