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Series Preview: Atlanta Braves

The Braves made headlines this offseason with their acquisition of B.J. Upton in November, signing him to a five year deal worth about $75 million. However, just when the offseason was winding down and it appeared the Braves were done, they surprised everyone and acquired B.J.’s brother Justin from the Diamondbacks. The tandem added a …

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Breaking Down The 2013 Mets Schedule

The Mets will play 162 games this season, just like every other team in baseball. However, unlike in other leagues, their schedule is unique. Major League Baseball does not have a balanced schedule, so each team’s schedule is a bit harder or a bit easier than others. Now that we are just about a week …

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Mets 6, Braves 5: Niese Dominates, Mets Almost Collapse

Final Score: Mets 6, Braves 5 Player of the Game: Jonathon Niese- 8 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 106 pitches (71 strikes) Goat of the Game: (co-honors) Josh Edgin- 0.2 IP, 3 ER, 2 BB and Frank Francisco- 0.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 2 BB

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Braves 4, Mets 0: Maholm Outduels Harvey

Final Score:  Braves 4, Mets 0 Player of the Game: Matt Harvey- 6 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 101 pitches (64 strikes) Goat of the Game: Josh Edgin- 0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, K Notes: Harvey struggled to throw strikes early on. In the first inning, he threw 33 pitches, only 18 of them …

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Series Preview: Mets End Homestand With Three Against Atlanta

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The Mets begin a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves tonight at 7:10. The Braves come into this series red-hot and look like they are going to challenge the Nationals for the NL East crown. Atlanta has won seven of their last ten, and 12 of their last 15 games. They currently sit only four …

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NL East: Phillies Sign Cole Hamels, Dodgers Acquire Hanley Ramirez

Early this morning, the Phillies made a big move by signing Cole Hamels to a contract extension. The deal is reportedly six years and worth $144 million. With the Phillies selling, Hamels was one of the pieces that could have been traded but now that won’t be the case after he signed this extension. Here are …

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