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 135: Win Over Phillies

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Phillies 1 Mets win round one of the battle for the basement.

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Mets Game 134: Loss To Braves

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Joe Janish

Braves 6 Mets 1 The game was much closer and more interesting than the final score might indicate.

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Want a Foul Ball Souvenir? Here’s Where To Sit At Citi Field

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Joe Janish

Time magazine is publishing an article on Friday on the best places to sit in various ballparks if you want to go home with a baseball as a souvenir. Your best bet to catch a foul ball in Citi Field? … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 133: Loss To Braves

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Joe Janish

Braves 3 Mets 2 Same score, but teams turned around. One positive: it was entertaining to the very last pitch of the ballgame.

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Mets Game 132: Win Over Braves

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Braves 2 Remember when the Mets lost most one-run games?

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Halting Matt Harvey is NOT Safe

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Joe Janish

The Mets have slowed down Matt Harvey‘s rehab schedule, and have planned to shut him down completely at the end of the season. Their reasoning? The “cautionary tale” of Jeremy Hefner‘s setback. It’s illogical, and dangerous — quite the opposite … Continue reading →