Mets, Braves’ race to regain mojo will decide everything
The magic was real. It really was. Anyone who was at the ballpark during those balmy days in June and early July knew it was true. They heard and saw the sounds and sights of Citi Field, just like they had for a few precious days since October 2015, a month that had been a […]
Rescuer Braves California Wildfire to Save Dog and Her Puppies
Search and rescue team members are being praised for rescuing a Rottweiler and her pack of puppies from the Park Fire in Northern California. A resident’s truck broke down in a remote area above Cohasset on Wednesday, forcing the resident to exit the vehicle along with two adult dogs and a pack of puppies, the […]
Braves land Jorge Soler in trade with Giants before MLB deadline
The Braves fight back. Per a report from MLB.com, 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler was acquired from the Giants in a trade late Monday night that also included a reunion with right-hander Luke Jackson. Jorge Soler was traded back to the Braves on June 30, 2024. Getty Images Both players were part of the […]
Mets’ bats go cold against Braves rookie as win streak ends at five
On a day when the Mets’ starting rotation was in doubt after Kodai Senga suffered a potentially season-ending calf injury, the Mets’ offense struggled against Atlanta at Citi Field. The Mets were dominated by Atlanta rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach, who struck out 11 batters and allowed just two hits in seven innings. The loss ended […]
Mets’ third-inning homer barrage proved crucial in win over Braves
It felt like it would never end. After the Braves jumped out to an early lead on a two-run homer by Adam Duvall in the second inning, the Mets put up a stellar performance in the third inning, scoring seven runs on three home runs. The explosive inning led the Mets to an 8-4 victory […]
Brian Snitker rips Braves’ Ramon Laureano for ‘unacceptable’ mistake
On Thursday, the Braves missed a golden opportunity with a failed suicide squeeze attempt and ultimately lost to the Mets in an error-riddled extra innings game. Outfielder Ramon Laureano was down 3-2 after overrunning Jeff McNeil’s walk-off hit, but Jarred Kelenic failed to bunt on a ball that was well out of the zone and […]
Mets announcers flummoxed by controversial call in win over Braves
We were lucky that Gary, Keith and Ron were not the third base umpires. SNY anchors Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling couldn’t believe that Mets third baseman Mark Vientos tagged out Braves runner Whit Merrifield in a crucial moment of Thursday’s 3-2 extra-inning win over Atlanta. Merrifield attempted to steal third base in […]
Jeff McNeil’s walk-off hit in 10th leads Mets past Braves
The Mets have already beaten the Yankees handily, and they continued their dominance in dramatic fashion on Thursday. They opened their four-game series with a 3-2, 10th-inning victory over Atlanta at Citi Field, capped by a two-out single by Jeff McNeil that scored free runner Jose Iglesias. The Mets have now won four straight games, […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga set for return Friday vs. rival Braves
Senga Kodai spent most of last season thriving on a struggling team that will now find itself in postseason contention. The Mets right-hander threw bullpen sessions at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday and then said he’ll be ready for his first start of the season Friday against the Braves at Citi Field. “The team is doing […]
Braves hold players-only meeting amid on-field struggles, injuries
Something seems amiss in the chaotic Braves clubhouse. Coming off a three-game losing streak, Atlanta players are looking to get back on track and are holding a team meeting before Tuesday’s game against the Reds. Head coach Brian Snitker, who has been in charge since 2016, did not attend the meeting. By David O’Brien of […]