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 111: Win Over Rockies

Mets 5 Rockies 0 Matt Harvey finally gets run support. Though, the game was much closer than the score might indicate.

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Mets Game 109: Loss To Royals

Royals 6 Mets 2 Mets drop two of three in the small-market sunshine series.

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Mets Game 108: Loss to Royals

Royals 4 Mets 3 Mets introduce the Royals to National League baseball. Ironic, considering the Royals’ heyday of the mid-1970s through early 1980s was the result of playing fast-paced, NL-style ball. But in the end, it was the rock ’em, … Continue reading

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David Wright Out, Wilmer Flores Stays Put

David Wright has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a hamstring strain. Wright had been playing with hamstring discomfort for about a week, though he and the Mets described it as a “cramp.” It would be dramatic … Continue reading

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Mets Game 107: Win Over Royals

Mets 4 Royals 2 Mets win the first game of the small market series.

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Mets Game 106: Loss To Marlins

Marlins 3 Mets 0 In baseball, like at a singles bar, it is impossible to win if you don’t score.

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Mets Game 105: Loss to Marlins

Marlins 3 Mets 2 For the most part, it was a young pitchers’ duel. The win could’ve gone either way, and in the end, it was the team that made the fewest mistakes that came away the winner.

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Mets Game 104: Win Over Marlins

Mets 4 Marlins 2 In a matter of minutes, Zack Wheeler loses a no-hitter and a decision. But the Mets win.

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