Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets
Earlier in the season, this series figured to be a key divisional battle, now it’s a matchup of a contender versus a team playing out the string. With injuries of players that could stock an All-Star team, the New York Mets (56-65) faded pretty quickly this season. They will face...
New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants
Every now and then the underachieving and injury-plagued New York Mets can marshal enough punch to stifle and frustrate a contending team. At this point in time, that’s all the Mets have left to play for. For the first time since 2004, the New York Mets (55-62) are out of the playoff...
New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres
Things just have not come easy for the New York Mets this season. Seemingly ever major player has been shelved for a portion—or the entire 2009 season. The Mets (51-56) decided to get the most out of a bad situation by deciding not to shave until they get to .500. The practice,...
Florida Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Leading up to the All-Star break, the defending champions saw their fortunes reversed. The Philadelphia Phillies (48-38) had been sputtering, losing 12 of 15 from June 16-July 2 and saw its lead in the NL East shrink to just a game. Further, the Phillies were able to coast to the...
Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets
The New York Mets play has disappointed players, fans alike, but it has delighted other players and fans in the NL East, including the Atlanta Braves. The Philadelphia Phillies caught fire before the All-Star break, but they, along with the New York Mets (42-45) were expected to be...
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets
Since returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup about a week ago, Manny Ramirez has not exactly been lighting the world on fire. Apparently showing the rust of his 50-game layoff from being suspended for using a performance enhanced drug, Ramirez has been batting .273 (3 for...
Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets
The last time the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets matched up, the teams were the toast of baseball. They had challenged each other to the end of the last two seasons, and seemed to be doing it again this year. While the Phillies (39-37) are still in first place (tied with...
Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Mets
The New York Mets are on the verge of being swept for a second straight series, and if they do get swept they fall into an even deeper abyss as their season is being to slip away from their grasp. New York (37-39) has been outscored 16-9 in the first two games. While the Mets have...
Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Mets
Two teams that were picked to figure in their respective divisional races have struggled as of late and risk falling out of contention if they continue on their losing spirals. One team will continue while another will slightly improve when the Milwaukee Brewers welcome in the New...
New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals
American League teams or National League teams, the St. Louis Cardinals continued to roll. In this case, it was an NL team, the New York Mets whom they shutout in the second game of their four-game series to avenge an opening series loss on Monday, only their second loss in their...