Cowtipper

Well, the season is over, which allows for hope to spring anew for 2026.

Whatever.

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Breath held. Fingers crossed. Sphincter clenched.

Here we go! (they're going to go down 1-2-3).

Today we learned why for all of baseball history starters actually went innings and relievers weren't relied upon to pitch almost entire games.

Reds lose.

Reds down to their last out, down 4-2.

Whatever.

Frustration for the Mets since June.

Brett Baty—The Mets placed Baty on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a right oblique strain. Baty departed Friday's game with pain in his side, and further testing revealed he's dealing with a strained right oblique. The Mets are still in the mix for the NL's final Wild Card spot, but they'll have to chase a postseason berth without Baty. The third baseman will be eligible for reinstatement Oct. 7, though it's unclear if he'll require more than the minimum stay. Jared Young was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Injury Oblique. Est. Return 10/7/2025. Tylor Megill—Megill (elbow) had Tommy John surgery Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Megill was looking at alternatives, but undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow was deemed the best path forward for him. Unfortunately for the right-hander, this effectively sidelines him for the entire 2026 season at minimum. Injury Elbow. Est. Return 2/1/2027.

McNope.

I think the Mets are Vien-toast.

Good at-bat by Pete.

Jeez how much money did Mendoza bet on this game?

And now Helsley's in?!?! LOLMets.

Almost like bringing in a guy with a 5.01 season ERA, a 1.545 WHIP and who's carried an ERA over 6 since early June during the most vital game of the season was a dumb idea.

Hunter Barco was taken by the Mets in the 24th round of the 2019 draft, but didn't sign. He just recently made his big league debut with the Pirates, tossing an inning of scoreless ball, earning the win. In the minors in 2025, he was 4-1 with a 2.81 ERA in 27 games (23 starts) between two stops. Jake Eder was taken by the Mets in the 34th round of the 2017 amateur draft, but they didn't sign him. In 2025, he was 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA in 8 relief appearances for the Angels. He was 2-9 with a 6.40 ERA in 16 minor league starts, split between three teams, split between the Angels and Nationals systems. Tucker Flint was taken by the Mets in the 36th round of the 2019 draft, but didn't sign. In 2025, he was in the Angels system, hitting .209 with 17 homers, 66 RBI and 17 steals in 120 games between Double-A and Triple-A. Dalton Fowler was the Mets 27th round pick in 2019, but he didn't sign. In 2025, he was in the Rays system, going 1-0 with a 5.28 mark in 24 relief appearances between three low-minors stops. In 29 IP, he had 41 Ks. Jordan Martinson was taken by the Mets in the 11th round of the 2019 draft, but never played in their system. He was with the indy Kane County Cougars in 2025, going 1-2 with a 4.30 ERA in 40 relief appearances; his K/9 was 11.5. Jake Ortega was taken by the Mets in the 28th round of the 2019 draft and played in their system in 2019 and 2021. In 2025, he was with the independent Lincoln Saltdogs, going hitless in 3 ABs. Scott Ota played in the Mets system from 2019 to 2023, having been taken by them in the 10th round of the 2019 draft. He played for the Milwaukee Milkmen in 2025, hitting .264 with 10 homers and 40 RBI in 95 games. Mitchell Senger was taken by the Mets in the 26th round of the 2019 draft and played in their system that year. In 2025, he was 3-3 with a 5.79 ERA in 19 games (18 starts) between two indy league stops. Domingo Tapia played in the Mets system from 2010 to 2016. He played for the Diablos Rojos del Mexico in 2025, going 2-0 with a 8.05 ERA in 21 relief appearances.

Or not.

This is the turning point!

Let's Go Lindor!

I think Gwreck is a really cool guy and quite possibly the most intelligent poster on this website. But I guess he'll never see my very kind compliment Oh well, some people just can't take an innocent, and exceedingly funny, joke I guess.

Don't worry guys, the world still turns whether the Mets win or lose.

This feels like deja vu, where they just don't show up when it matters most. Oh that's right: 2016 one-game playoff...4 hits, 0 runs. 2007 final game...5 hits, 1 run. 2022 Wild Card Series, Games 1 & 3...outscored 13-1.

=Gwreck post_id=206038 time=1759092670 user_id=56] =Cowtipper post_id=206034 time=1759092516 user_id=166] Reds have pulled ahead 9-4.