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Meet Me At The (Hot) Corner

A look at transitions from shortstop to third base and the challenges that come into play with the switch.

Mark Simon 12.22.2022

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DH’ing Pete Alonso May Help Save Him From Himself

Pete Alonso does something way more than any other first baseman ... and it might hurt him at some point.

Mark Simon 02.22.2022

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Mets Making Middle More Meaningful

Reconfiguring their defensive positioning has worked well for the Mets in 2021. Here's one example.

Mark Simon 06.21.2021

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Joe Panik: Not a big deal, however …

Perhaps there's more to know about Joe Panik than his basic stats.

Mark Simon 08.09.2019

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Mets moving away from the inside fastball

The Mets threw the highest percentage of inside fastballs in 2018. That hasn't been the case in 2019.

Andrew Kyne 05.17.2019

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Michael Conforto the Met For Whom Beating the Shift Matters Most

Conforto's numbers against shifts drag down his seasonal totals.

Mark Simon 04.01.2019

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Luis Avilan brings unique pitching approach

It is rare for a left-handed pitcher to throw a changeup to left-handed hitters. Avilan defies the norm.

Mark Simon 03.21.2019

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The changes that made Jacob deGrom and Blake Snell Cy Young worthy

By MARK SIMON Pitchers are always making tweaks and adjustments to their deliveries and repertoires in an effort to stay a step ahead of the hitters. In the case of Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom and Rays pitcher Blake Snell, the tweaks made those pitchers Cy Young worthy. DeGrom’s big adjustment…

Mark Simon 11.14.2018

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What helps make Jacob deGrom great?

Jacob deGrom has been an elite pitcher this season. And there's much to know about his run of success.

Mark Simon 06.29.2018

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A closer look at the Mets catching situation

BY SEAN ZERILLO In 16 games with the New York Mets since being traded for Matt Harvey, Devin Mesoraco has provided a big power boost for his new club – hitting five homers with a .913 OPS over 50 at bats. He has channeled his 2014 All-Star form when he…

Mark Simon 05.30.2018

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