Category Archives: Series Previews

Mets – Marlins Quick Preview

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets host the fish this weekend for a three-game set, but just as important, the Phillies are facing the Nationals. In cavernous Citi Field, most of the fly balls of Adam Dunn, Austin Kearns, and other sluggers in the … Continue reading →

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Quick Preview: Mets vs. Dodgers

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

After nearly sweeping the Giants, the Mets have positioned themselves among the NL elite. For the next three days they face another of the “elite”, the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the Mannyless Dodgers are 5-5, though they remain in first … Continue reading →

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Mets – Giants Quick Preview

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets begin a four-game series in San Francisco tonight at 10:15 PM EST. Here’s the rundown … Game One: John Maine (3-2, 4.54 ERA) vs. Jonathan Sanchez (1-3, 4.78 ERA)This is the matchup of borderline enigmas. Both Maine and … Continue reading →

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Mets – Braves Quick Preview

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Don’t look now, but the Mets who couldn’t get out of their own way a little over a week ago have ripped off seven straight wins and eight of their last ten. They’re 11-6 at home and one game in … Continue reading →

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Mets – Pirates Quick Preview

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Pirates shove into Flushing for a three-game set with the Metropolitans … though I doubt they’ll arrive by ship. They do, however, come battle-scarred. After a surprising 11-7 start, the Bucs have lost their sixth consecutive game and nine … Continue reading →

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5 Things You Should Know About the Braves

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Insulated by our New York cocoon, we may not know what exactly is going on with the Braves — outside of what we can glean from the stat lines and the ESPN highlights. So, we’ve called on Mac Thomasonfrom BravesJournal.com … Continue reading →

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Mets – Marlins Quick Preview

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets and Marlins go at it for a three game set beginning today at 7:10 PM, a prelude to the Flushing Nine’s first encounter with the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies this upcoming weekend. Pitching Matchups Game 1: John Maine … Continue reading →

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Mets Series Preview: Cardinals

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets visit St. Louis for the first time in 2009 to play the Cardinals in a three-game series. Pitching Matchups: Game 1: Oliver Perez vs. Todd Wellemeyer Which Ollie will show — Dr. Perez or Mr. Hyde? … Continue reading →

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