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Saturday Seasons: 2001, A Chase Odyssey

For the fourth time in franchise history, the Mets entered the 2001 season as a defending champion (1970 and 1987 at defending World Champions, 1974 and 2001 as defending National League Champions). A sluggish start put the Mets season in an early hole but they battled back and nearly made a miraculous run to what would’ve been a third consecutive post season berth. The Mets opened the season on April 3rd, with a ten inning, 6-4 win over the Braves in Atlanta. Robin Ventura h

Howie Karpin

Dec 20, 20258 min read

Mets Sleep with the Fishes as Reds Had Nothing Brewing, Ending a Disappointing Playoff-Less Season

Marlins 4 Mets 0 (loanDepot Park, Miami, FL) Mets record: 83-79 Mets streak: Lost 1 L10 : 5-5 WP - Edwin Cabrera (8-7) LP - Brooks...

Mark Rosenman

Sep 28, 20255 min read

Saturday Seasons 1989 Mets : Good, Not Great, and the Last Flicker of ’80s Dominance

If you’re a Mets fan of a certain age (translation: you still have VHS tapes labeled “Family BBQ” that are actually Game 6 of the ’86...

Mark Rosenman

Sep 27, 20254 min read

Saturday Seasons 1987 Mets: Big Hits, Broken Arms, and Terry Pendleton’s September Bomb

If you’re a Mets fan of a certain age (read: old enough to know that “streaming” isn’t Netflix, it’s what happens when your doctor frowns...

Mark Rosenman

Sep 13, 20255 min read

Mets’ 13-Run Surge Wipes Out Early Deficit vs. Phillies in 13-3 Win

The Atlanta Braves rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win 4-3, snapping the Mets' two-game winning streak and avoiding a series sweep in the process.

Mark Rosenman

Aug 25, 20255 min read

Mr. Met and Mr.Hyde A Tale of Two Seasons

There’s an old saying in baseball that you’re never as good as you look when you’re winning and never as bad as you look when you’re...

Mark Rosenman

Aug 16, 20257 min read

Bullpen Blows Another One as Mets Drop Series to Undermanned Braves

Braves 4 Mets 3 (Citi Field, Queens, NY) Mets record: 64-57 Mets streak: Lost 2 Last 10: 1-9 WP -Bryce Elder (5-9) LP -Ryan Helsley...

Howie Karpin

Aug 14, 20254 min read