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249 results for "mlb new york mets"
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The series in Metrics (Mets vs. Pirates)
Mark SimonThis was another rough one, as the Mets lost three straight at home to the Pirates in the same season for the first time since 2004. Here's a look at some of the more notable stats to come from the weekend: Baxter ... again Pinch-hitter Mike Baxter...
Blog | May 13, 2013 -
Keys to Parnell's Harvey-like start
Mark SimonBobby Parnell has pitched only 15 innings this season, but thanks to some good timing, his numbers are almost identical on the surface with those of Mets ace Matt Harvey -- 4-0 with a 1.20 ERA. Matt Harvey & Bobby Parnell 2013 Season ...
Blog | May 10, 2013 -
The series in Metrics (Mets vs. White Sox)
Mark SimonRather than dwell on Wednesday's defeat, let's focus our notes from the Mets-White Sox mini-series on Tuesday's win. You can read all about Matt Harvey's dominance here. Here's a look at the game from a team perspective: This marked the fir...
Blog | May 09, 2013 -
Remembering Ventura: A very valuable Met
Mark SimonAtan Honda/AFP/Getty ImagesRobin Ventura's grand slam single was a celebratory moment for the 1999 Mets.With the White Sox in town for a two-game stay in Queens, we look at where Chicago manager Robin Ventura ranks in Mets history among those that ha...
Blog | May 07, 2013 -
Mets' defense has issues
Mark SimonIt seems appropriate to write about the Mets' defense today, given the botches that led to their 9-4 loss to the Braves on Sunday. The common thought in the sabermetric community is that defensive metrics bounce around quite a bit in the early par...
Blog | May 06, 2013 -
The series in Metrics (Mets vs. Braves)
Mark SimonCaptain Clutch The game-tying homer by David Wright against Craig Kimbrel in the series opener was the second game-tying shot of his career to come in the ninth inning. The other came against Francisco Cordero and the Cincinnati Reds in 2008. Th...
Blog | May 05, 2013 -
The series in Metrics (Mets at Marlins)
Mark SimonThe win! The Mets found a way to avoid a third embarrassing loss to the Marlins, salvaging the series finale by a run on Wednesday afternoon. Most Pinch-Hit HR In Mets History Mark Carreon 8 Jordany Valdespin 6 Scott Ha...
Blog | May 01, 2013 -
Harvey's April was Seaver-esque
Mark SimonThe most meaningful (and hopeful) numbers we saw from the Mets this April belonged to Matt Harvey. Let's give them a thorough review. From the historical perspective Harvey ended April 4-0 with a 1.56 ERA and an 0.82 WHIP. The Mets have had only ...
Blog | April 30, 2013 -
The series in Metrics (Mets vs. Phillies)
Mark SimonThere is little good to say about the Mets being swept by the Philadelphia Phillies, so we'll quickly run through some of the notes and get on to more interesting topics of business. Phillies quite comfortable in New York The Mets have lost six s...
Blog | April 29, 2013 -
The series in Metrics (Mets vs. Dodgers)
Mark SimonIt's rare that we would do a series recap writeup from one in which Matt Harvey pitched in which Harvey was not featured in any way. But here we go ... Wright's equalizing hit In the second game of the series, David Wright tied a game with a hit ...
Blog | April 25, 2013 -
Fab 5: Matt Harvey 'Did You Knows'
Mark SimonIn honor of Matt Harvey going for his fifth win in five tries this season, we offer five stats you may not have known about the Mets' current ace. Warning Track Balls The only home run that Harvey allowed this season was the one Justin Morneau hi...
Blog | April 24, 2013 -
The series in Metrics (Mets vs. Nationals)
Mark SimonMatt-iculous about Harvey We ran through the accolades for Matt Harvey already (they're here in case you missed them), but let's go through a couple more. Fastest average fastball 2013 Season (in MPH) Stephen Strasburg Nationals 95...
Blog | April 22, 2013 -
Harvey ace-like ... again
Mark SimonAbout the ESPN Hot Zone • Use the dropdowns to select sortable information about the player. • A color will appear when there are at least five at-bats using the selected criteria. • Click on the image to recei...
Blog | April 19, 2013 -
A Matt Harvey history lesson
Mark SimonAP Photo/Genevieve RossMatt Harvey has had a historic start to 2013. In case you haven't noticed, Matt Harvey is in the midst of a heck of an incredible pitching stretch. In three starts this season, Harvey has pitched 22 innings and allowed only tw...
Blog | April 19, 2013 -
Matchup of the day: Harvey vs Harper
Mark SimonGreg Fiume/Getty ImagesA reaction of frustration is just what Matt Harvey will be looking for from Bryce Harper on Friday. It's all good that Matt Harvey is keyed up knowing that he's matched up against Stephen Strasburg. But let's not forget tha...
Blog | April 19, 2013 -
The series in Metrics (Mets vs Rockies)
Mark SimonIt was a cold and bitter last few days for the Mets in more ways than one. We sum up the series with a look at some of the ugly numbers. The doubleheader debacle The Game 2 loss on Tuesday was the Mets sixth straight to the Rockies, their longest...
Blog | April 18, 2013