Even though this Mets team is undeniably different from its recent predecessors, with more realistic postseason aspirations, the fog of past seasons can be difficult to disperse. So when the Yankees strutted into Citi Field on Tuesday and immediately hammered consecutive homers over the fence, the Bronx portion of a sold-out crowd made its confidence … Continue reading Mets Beat Yankees in Subway Series Opener →

The New York Mets bats awoke in an 8-5 victory over the Padres. The bonus for Buck Showalter’s crew was a Braves loss earlier in the day, allowing the Mets to extend their NL East lead to 1 ½ games.  Alonso blasted a three-run homer as part of a sixth inning in which the Mets … Continue reading Mets Top Padres 8-5, Alonso Homers →

Nestor Cortes delivered another sterling performance in his first start since making his All-Star debut, tossing six scoreless innings in the Yankees’ 6-0 win over the Orioles and left to a standing ovation from the sizable contingent of Yankees fans at Camden Yards.  Before the game, when asked about how the heat might impact Cortes, … Continue reading Yankees Beat Orioles With Great Outing From Nestor Cortes →