Cowtipper

Former Met Jacob Barnes!

Acuna's made me forget Ronny Mauricio already.

Garrett: 0.00 ERA, .138 OBA in his last 10 appearances. This is Garrett's 50th appearance. Braves losing 9-0.

Braves losing 3-0. Diamondbacks winning 2-0.

I'm palpitating.

Loser Diaz is in. Come on now.

Martinez sucks.

I seem to recall the Mets getting to Law before, earlier in the season.

Game is tied! The magic is ba— Well let's not get ahead of ourselves yet.

The option of instant replay is making umps sloppy.

Now it's getting fun!

Taylor's going to wake up wearing concrete shoes!

Why did we pull Manaea? Especially with no off days and Megill tomorrow. Gotta make sure they lose. Tony "The Pug" Spanoli has big money on this game.

The bettors must have them at finishing no better than .500, so they're pulling out all the stops.

How about they try to not hit to that side of the field.

Time for another closed door meeting.

The Mets magic is fading away......................................................................................................

Bases loaded. Vientos up. 2-2 the count. Come on, Mark!

Braves losing 1-0.

I hope the Mets win.

Who was Al McBean? Alvin O'Neal "Al" McBean (May 15, 1938 – January 31, 2024) was a talented pitcher from the U.S. Virgin Islands, becoming the first major league pitcher from the region. Known for his versatile arm and hard sinker, McBean pitched ten seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was valued as both a starter and a reliever, with some of his best seasons including a 15-10 record as a starter in 1962 and 22 saves in 1964, which ranked second in the National League. A colorful character on and off the field, McBean was beloved for his flashy style and playful spirit. His role in the Pirates' bullpen during the 1960s made him one of the league's top relievers, earning him the title of Sporting News Fireman of the Year in 1964. McBean also made appearances for the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers before retiring in 1971. After his baseball career, he returned to his native St. Thomas, where he became involved in public service and helped develop local sports programs. McBean passed away in 2024 at the age of 85. Who was Dave McCarty? David Andrew McCarty (November 23, 1969 – April 19, 2024) was an American professional baseball player known for his versatility as both a first baseman and outfielder. McCarty played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2005, representing several teams including the Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Boston Red Sox. Born in Houston, Texas, he attended Stanford University and was a standout collegiate player before being selected in the first round of the 1991 MLB draft by the Minnesota Twins. McCarty's career highlights included a memorable 2004 season with the Boston Red Sox, where he contributed key pinch-hits and even made three pitching appearances, becoming a fan favorite. Although he did not play in the 2004 World Series, he was part of the team that ended Boston’s championship drought. After retiring, McCarty became a Red Sox analyst for NESN. He lived with his wife, novelist Monica McCarty, and their two children in California. McCarty died suddenly on April 19, 2024, at the age of 54 following a cardiac event, just days after attending a reunion of the 2004 Red Sox team. Who was Reyes Moronta? Reyes Armando Moronta (January 6, 1993 – July 28, 2024) was a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los Angeles Angels. Moronta began his career as an international free agent, signing with the Giants in 2010. Known for his powerful fastball, Moronta made his MLB debut in 2017 and quickly became a reliable reliever, earning a reputation for his strikeout ability. He pitched in MLB from 2017 to 2023, with standout seasons in 2018 and 2019 for the Giants. Unfortunately, injuries derailed his career, including a torn labrum that kept him out for the 2020 season. After leaving the Giants, Moronta had stints with the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, and Angels, as well as time in the Mexican League. In 2024, he was pitching for the Bravos de León before being released shortly before his death. On July 28, 2024, just days after his last professional appearance, Moronta tragically died in a motorcycle accident in the Dominican Republic at the age of 31.

Irvin since August 2: 2-4 W-L, 6.39 ERA. Since July 9: 3-6, 6.41 ERA. I'm hopeful.

This has been a fun year. Grimace, OMG, unexpected heroes like Iglesias, Torrens, Vientos, even Taylor and Winker. Even if they don't get very far in the playoffs—if they get there at all—2024 has certainly been memorable.

Should be an easy win. Magic numbers: Wild Card spot #3: 14 Wild Card spot #2: 16 Wild Card spot #1: 17 1st place in the division: 23

RIP.