During his introductory press conference, Mets owner Steve Cohen proclaimed he wanted to win a World Series in three to five years. The 2024 season will mark the fourth year of Cohen’s ownership. Despite spending record-breaking money, the Mets have missed the postseason in two of those years. They also have yet to even make […]
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It’s very easy to overlook Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker. The National League is full of many stars at the position including Freddie Freeman, Matt Olson, Pete Alonso, and more. Despite being overshadowed by other stars, Walker has emerged as one of the best all-around first basemen. He has been a huge part of […]
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Ever since the Mets firesale at the 2023 trade deadline, there have been lots of questions about the future of the franchise. When will the Mets be able to compete again? Does it change how Steve Cohen spends? Who is going to be the core the Mets build around? This question has been given the […]
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Going into the season, the New York Mets were expected to be one of the best teams in the league. They had just come off a 101-win season. They had a solid lineup with Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor. A star-studded rotation led by two future Hall of Famers in Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander. […]
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Now that it’s right around the corner, my thoughts are turned to the Home Run Derby. It’s always a fun summer night. Sit back, crack open the beverage of your choice and watch the baseballs disappear into the night. Perhaps it was me anticipating the arrival of the dog days of summer. Maybe it’s the […]
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Who was the top New York Metro pro athlete in 2020? Belly Up contributor Ryan McCarthy is sure to rattle some cages with his top 10.
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Major League Baseball has struggled to adapt to the times. Ranging from not marketing its stars well, to labor disputes all the way to blocking gifs of highlights on Twitter, baseball has been stuck in the 20th century. Consequently, Major League Baseball has struggled to capture younger demographics, with ratings in the 18-49 demographic being […]
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Coming into the 2019 season, there was a lot of hype surrounding some of the up-and-coming top prospects. The baseball world knows about the legend of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after his jaw-dropping performance in the Home Run Derby, but it was his fellow rookie, Pete Alonso, who outlasted him and took home the hardware. As […]
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The 2019 MLB All-Star Game was filled with many surprise and fun moments. Here are some of the highlights from the All-Star week festivities.
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In the first half of 2019, the New York Mets have been underwhelming, to say the least. After making big moves in the offseason, the first year General Manager, Brodie Van Wagenen, has seen his club go 40-50 through 90 games, placing the amazins’ fourth in the National League East. However, the first half of […]
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2019 MLB All-Star Game.The 2019 MLB All-Star game is on July 9th in Cleveland. Every year there are snubs, so let's take a look at some of this year snubs.
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