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Jacob deGrom struggles as Mets’ bats go cold in loss to Braves

ATLANTA — True to form, Jacob deGrom was mostly dominant Friday night at Truist Park. But his mistakes were big and the Atlanta Braves made him pay for three mistakes he made right down the middle.

Tribune News Service · Oct 1, 2022

How the Tiebreaker Rule Impacts the MLB Playoff Race

The most consequential series this weekend is between the top two teams in the NL East, the only division race that still isn’t decided. The Braves host the Mets in a three-game set at Truist Park in Atlanta. New York currently holds a one-game lead in the NL East, and…

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30, 2022

SI:AM | The Playoffs Start Early in Atlanta

The Mets could clinch the division with a sweep against the Braves.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30, 2022

Mike Lupica: Aaron Judge’s 59th home run caps off spectacular day of New York sports

The day when Aaron Judge arrived at the threshold of 60, got to a home run place in New York sports history with No. 59 that has only ever been matched by two hitters — Babe Ruth, Roger Maris — made him the headliner on Sunday. The biggest story. Just…

Tribune News Service · Sep 19, 2022

Mets overcome rare glitch by Jacob deGrom to sweep Pirates

NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom did what you would expect him to do against the Pirates on Sunday: He deGrominated.

Newsday · Sep 18, 2022

Can the Mets Be a ‘Normal’ Winning Team?

Plus, the Sun force Game 4, and the Chiefs outduel the Chargers.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16, 2022

Mets waste solid start by Jacob deGrom and fall to Cubs

NEW YORK — For a while now, the Mets have lived in the seemingly impervious bubble of a team all but guaranteed to make the playoffs. Sure, Atlanta isn’t going away any time soon – but September, with its cushy schedule and the expected return of a few key injured…

Newsday · Sep 14, 2022

Cubs’ Adbert Alzolay eyes return from IL: ‘Just enjoy the moment’

Before Alzolay was cleared to throw again, he honed his craft by watching other pitchers on TV, including Mets ace Jacob deGrom.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 14, 2022

Mets pitchers Chris Bassitt and Jacob deGrom dominate Pirates in doubleheader sweep

The Mets got two much-needed victories over the Pirates Wednesday after waking up tied with the Braves in the NL East standings.

Tribune News Service · Sep 8, 2022

Jacob deGrom Is Reaching a Whole New Level of deGrominance

He makes the Mets a dangerous playoff team, but his supremacy comes with a trade-off.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 5, 2022