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Poll: Mets First-half MVP

Who is the Mets’ first-half Most Valuable Player — the man who has contributed the most to their success thus far? Hard for me to say; on the one hand, David Wright has been carrying the offense on his back. … Continue reading

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Mets Game 84: Loss to Cubs

Cubs 8 Mets 7 The cardiac kids nearly pulled off another last-inning, dramatic victory, but instead, it was a case of too little, too late.

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Mets Game 74: Loss to Cubs

Cubs 6 Mets 1 Even the worst team in baseball wins once every three games.

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Mets Game 69: Win Over Orioles

Mets 5 Orioles 0 Another day, another shutout.

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Mets Game 64: Win Over Rays

Mets 9 Rays 6 Twenty-nine runs scored in a three-game series against the best pitching in MLB. Did anyone see frogs falling from the sky?

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Mets Game 59: Loss to Yankees

Yankees 9 Mets 1 For the second straight start by Johan Santana, a no-hitter was carried into the sixth inning. However, Johnny Vander Meer‘s record was not in danger, since it was the Mets who were unable to reach safely … Continue reading

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Why Johan Santana’s Arm is at Risk

One week ago today, Johan Santana accomplished what no other Mets pitcher ever did before. But was it damaging to his health?

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No-hitter Fallout

Hate to rain on the parade, but Johan Santana‘s no-hitter came at a cost. First, there is the issue of the 134 pitches thrown by Santana’s surgically repaired shoulder, using damaging mechanics. Will he be able to bounce back? Did … Continue reading

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