Benjamin Grimm

It seems weird that they would base this on anything to do with the 2019 Mets, or even the 2020 Mets. The Mets playoff odds are being hurt because of guys like Steven Matz, Michael Wacha, and Rick Porcello?

I saw a disclaimer on BB-Ref's site saying that Baseball Prospectus and FanGraphs have more sophisticated algorithms. I don't know if BP is still doing playoff odds. The last few times I visited the site I couldn't find it anywhere. A Google search points to a "legacy" subdomain with the odds from 2019. https://legacy.baseballprospectus.com/odds/https://legacy.baseballprospectus.com/odds/

I'll update this from time to time, if I remember to! As of today, FanGraphs has the Mets projected to 90.6 wins (this number is not likely to be exactly correct) and winning the division by nine games over the Phillies, who will win 81.6 games. The Mets are at 81.4% to win the NL East, 4.3% to win the Wild Card (which adds up to 85.7% to make the postseason) and the odds of them winning the World Series is 12.7%. The Phillies are at 8.6% to win the division. The Braves are at 8.3%, Nationals at 1.6%, and the Marlins at 0.1%. The only team with better World Series chances than the Mets are the Dodgers, at 17.1%. The AL teams with the best chances are the Astros (10.5%) and the White Sox (10.4%). If things turn out as FanGraphs predicts, the Mets and Brewers would meet in the NLDS. The two wild card teams would be the Padres and Giants, who would play for the right to face the Dodgers. In the American League, the Wild Card game would be between the Red Sox and the A's, with the winner playing the Rays in the ALDS. The other ALDS matchup would feature the Astros and White Sox.

The pitching matchup certainly looks favorable.

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The most games by a Met who never played a home game is 6, for Travis Blankenhorn. In second place is Jake Hager with 5. Of players who didn't play in 2021, the leader is Jerry May, with 4 games. 3 each for Chip Ambres, Tony Armas, Emil Brown, Rick Sweet, Todd Haney, and Felix Heredia. For players who never played a road game as a Met, Ken Henderson is the all-time leader in games played, with 7. Ike Hampton, Kevin Kaczmarski, and Andy Green all have 4, and there are 3 each for Mark Little, Joe Vitko, and Buddy Baumann.

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The Mets just won the 1969 World Series! The Daily News gets it right. Newsday gets it... weird. http://leaptoad.com/mets/covers/1969/19691017_NYDN_01.jpg> http://leaptoad.com/mets/covers/1969/19691017_NYDN_02.jpg> http://leaptoad.com/mets/covers/1969/19691017_NSD_01.jpg>

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It shouldn't be taboo for emus eat chickens! After all, we eat mammals.

I agree. A win today and we can accept a loss tomorrow.

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Guess not, huh? I don't even have a Twitter account, so I wouldn't be the guy to do this. But if someone were, Robert Shields might be a good place to start: https://twitter.com/rshields37https://twitter.com/rshields37

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This is a bit less dire: https://www.fortiusclinic.com/conditions/elbow/flexor-tendinitishttps://www.fortiusclinic.com/conditions/elbow/flexor-tendinitis Non-operative treatment includes resting, using ice to reduce swelling, and taking anti-inflammatory medication (if advised by your doctor). It's a good idea to avoid activities that involve gripping, or repeatedly squeezing with your hand while you are recovering as these can put more stress on the tendon. If the symptoms do not improve, you may offered cortisone injections; however, if the tendon has been ruptured, you may be advised to have flexor tendon repair surgery.

What I'm seeing on Google isn't encouraging. At all. What is flexor tendinitis? It is swelling of the tendon(s) that bends the fingers. Flexor tendinitis is also called Trigger Finger. The flexor tendons are smooth, thick ropes that allow the finger to bend and straighten. There are no muscles in the fingers. The only effective treatment for a flexor tendon injury is to surgically repair the tendon(s) by sewing the cut ends together. Your hand surgeon will locate the ends of the tendon and stitch them back together. If the nerve has also been cut, it will be repaired at the same time. How long does flexor tendonitis take to heal? Your tendon will take up to 12 weeks to completely heal and it is important to follow all advice to avoid rupturing your tendon. Can flexor tendons heal on their own? Flexor tendon injuries do not heal by themselves and frequently require surgery to put the injured tendon back to its normal position. When surgery is required, a splint and hand therapy may be used after the procedure to protect you and to aid in recovery.

And the right flexor tendonitis.

Yay Ohio-based hand surgeon!

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I remember watching this game on TV. It was Mothers Day and my grandparents were visiting. I remember the first inning grand slam and thinking that the Mets had a sure win. Except that David Peterson was pitching...

I guess Keith finally got vaccinated?

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