Christian De Block

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Marist College '23. | Former @CFMarist Beat Reporter | @SportsGrid Content Creator | @Metsmerized Staff Writer | @Stoppage_TimeS Co-Host

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Articles

Series Preview: Mets Finish NL West Road Trip in Colorado

3 weeks ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Christian De Block

The New York Mets (39-24) were a few outs away from taking three of four from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Instead, defensive miscues forced them to settle for a four-game split with a 6-5 loss Thursday. Despite that disappointment, the Mets were able to secure the season series over the Dodgers, which could wind up being very important down the stretch. Next up is the Colorado Rockies (12-50), who are coming off a sweep of the Miami Marlins.
Paul Blackburn Impresses in Season Debut

3 weeks ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Christian De Block

Paul Blackburn‘s time with the New York Mets has been difficult. A multitude of injuries, most notably a spinal fluid leak, ended his season prematurely in 2024. Then, as Blackburn was getting ready for the 2025 season, he had to put things on pause due to an inflamed knee and the flu. After a series of rehab starts, he returned to the big leagues Monday.
Series Preview: Mets Host Struggling Rockies

4 weeks ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Christian De Block

If the New York Mets (34-22) are going to wind up winning the National League East, take advantage of the soft spots on the schedule will be key. So far, they are 16-12 against teams below .500 this season. In comparison, the Philadelphia Phillies, who they are trying to catch, are 23-8 against teams below .500. The Mets will look to improve that against the Colorado Rockies (9-47), who own the worst record in baseball by a significant margin. They are scoring a league-worst 3.16 runs per game.
Series Preview: Mets Look to Bounce Back Against Dodgers

1 month ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Christian De Block

For the first time this season, the New York Mets (30-20) have endured a rough stretch. Back-to-back series defeats at the hands of the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox have dropped them to second place in the National League East. The offense has really dried up, scoring 1.87 runs per game over their last eight. However, they were able to muster up five runs in their lone win against the Red Sox on Wednesday.
Series Preview: Mets, Juan Soto Return to The Bronx

1 month ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Christian De Block

This edition of the Subway Series is going to be special. I can’t think of one in the regular season that has garnered this much buzz and anticipation. Juan Soto is set to make his return to The Bronx as a member of the New York Mets (28-16), who own a 2 1/2-game lead atop the NL East. So far, the New York Yankees (25-18) have looked just fine without the superstar outfielder.
Series Preview: Mets Host First-Place Cubs

1 month ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Christian De Block

It’s safe to say the New York Mets’ (24-14) road trip had its ups and downs. It started off with a series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, including a doubleheader sweep last Sunday. To their credit, the Mets were able to bounce back though, taking two of three over the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier this week. They dropped the middle game of that series but were able to regroup and win the rubber game, thanks to a good outing from Kodai Senga and two home runs from Juan Soto.
An Updated Look At The Mets' Betting Market

1 month ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Christian De Block

The New York Mets (24-14) are off to a very good start, owning a 1 1/2-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East as play begins Friday. As a result, more than a few players on the team are trending in the right direction when it comes to betting odds for various awards. Let’s take a look at where the Mets currently stand a little over a month into the 2025 season.
Soto's Bat Beginning to Turning the Corner

1 month ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Christian De Block

For the second time in as many weeks, Juan Soto produced in a big way against the Arizona Diamondbacks. On May 1, he had a two-home run game in a 4-2 loss at Citi Field. Six days later, Soto had a similar type of performance at the plate against Arizona. The superstar outfielder led the New York Mets to a 7-1 victory Wednesday, having his second two-home run game in the month of May. He opened the scoring in the top of the sixth inning with a solo home run to deep center field.
Griffin Canning Continues to Roll in Arizona

1 month ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Christian De Block

Griffin Canning was overlooked by plenty going into this season. After a rough time with the Los Angeles Angels, maybe all he needed was a fresh start. Well, David Stearns certainly felt that way and the decision to bring him in his paying dividends. Canning earned his fifth straight win Monday, helping the New York Mets snap a two-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. His start didn’t begin ideally. Corbin Carroll led the bottom of the first off with a home run.
Series Preview: Mets Look to Sustain Success Against Cardinals

1 month ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Christian De Block

For the first time this season, the New York Mets (21-11) head on the road following a series loss at home. After winning the opening game on Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks took the next two games in front of the Citi Field crowd. Some good did come out of that though, with Juan Soto hitting two home runs in Thursday’s loss. The Mets will look to get back to their winning ways against the St. Louis Cardinals (14-18), whom they faced last month and swept in a four-game set.