Tag: National League East

What The Betting Markets Are Saying About The 2024 Mets

The saying goes, “Vegas always knows.” Of course, spring training is still 54 days away and Opening Day is not until March 28. However, it is still interesting to see what external thoughts have to say on how the 2024 Major League Baseball season will go, and specifically, how the New York Mets will fair. No better way to see some early projections than using what the betting markets...

Grading NL East Offseasons

The National League East saw a number of key additions and departures this offseason, potentially changing the power dynamics of the division. Today, we are going to take a look at how each team fared this offseason and grade their performances. New York Mets – A The Mets entered the offseason in a difficult situation, as a number of top contributors from their 101 win roster in 2022 were...

2023 NL East Position Rankings: Right Field Edition

One phrase to describe the right fielders in the National League East? Top heavy. Continuing MMO’s series of position rankings in the NL East, here are the rankings of right fielders in the division. 5. Avisaíl García, MIA Avisaíl García had a underwhelming 2022 season after signing a four-year, $53-million contract with the Miami Marlins. The 31-year-old outfielder was limited to just 98 games,...

Major League Baseball Announcing Schedule Tonight at 6 PM ET

Major League Baseball announced they will reveal the 2020 shortened season schedule on Monday night at 6:00 p.m. ET on MLB Network. Matt Vasgersian, Harold Reynolds, and Tim Verducci will breakdown the 60-game schedule. We already know that the season will begin on July 23, with the World Champion Washington Nationals hosting the New York Yankees in primetime. The San Francisco Giants will also...

NL East Preview: Atlanta Braves

It’s not easy to come away dissatisfied after a 97-win season, but the 2019 Atlanta Braves managed to pull it off. Following a heartbreaking Game 5, series-ending loss to the St.Louis Cardinals in the NLDS — complete with a deflating 10-run top of the first for the Cards — Brian Snitker’s group has regrouped, reloaded with talent, and has plenty of reason to be optimistic...

MLB News: Twins Sign 3B Josh Donaldson

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the Twins have signed veteran third baseman Josh Donaldson to a four-year deal. Jeff Passan of ESPN says the deal is four years, $84 million guaranteed that includes an option for a fifth season that could bring the total to $104 million. Donaldson, 34, had a resurgence in 2019 in which he hit .259/.379/.521 with 37 home runs and 94 RBI to give himself a 132...

Six Mets in MLB Network’s Top 100 Right Now

MLB Network finished their annual countdown of the Top 100 players right now on Thursday night. Unsurprisingly, Mike Trout and Mookie Betts were No. 1 and No. 2 on the list respectively. The first of six Mets player on the list was starter Jacob deGrom at No. 10. DeGrom was the second pitcher on the list after Nationals starter Max Scherzer at No. 5. Newly acquired closer Edwin Diaz is the next...

Heyman: Marlins Don’t Want to Trade Realmuto Within Division

Jon Heyman of FanCred Sports reported on his weekly WFAN spot that the Miami Marlins do not want trade J.T. Realmuto to another National League East team. Both the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves have shown serious interest in Realmuto. The 2018 All-Star catcher hit .277/.340/.484 with 30 doubles, 21 home runs and 74 RBI. He led all MLB catchers with his 4.3 bWAR and 4.8 fWAR this...

Braves Part Ways With Assistant GM and Former Mets Director of Baseball Ops

After just two months at the post, the Braves have parted ways with assistant general manager and former Mets Director of Baseball Operations Adam Fisher, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Perry Minasian will now move from director of player personnel to assistant general manager. Original report – Sept. 11, 6:11 p.m. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Atlanta Braves...

2017 Mets Report Card: T.J. Rivera, INF

T.J. Rivera, INF Player Data: Age: 29, B/T: R/R, Free Agency: 2023 2017 Primary Stats: 73 G, 231 PA, 5 HR, 27 RBI, .290 BA, .330 OBP, .430 SLG, 0.4 WAR. 2017 Advanced Stats: 103 wRC+, .326 wOBA, .140 ISO, .318 BABIP. GRADE: B- 2017 Review: Since T.J. Rivera debuted in 2016, there’s one thing that has shone through in his catalog: the guy can flat out hit. After being called up late last...

Farrell Interviews for Nationals Managerial Job, Girardi Unlikely

John Farrell interviewed on Friday for the Washington Nationals managerial job according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Farrell, 55, led the Boston Red Sox to their ninth American League East title with a 93-69 (.574) record, good for fifth in the majors. The Red Sox were eliminated from the playoffs for the second straight season in the Division series though. In his five years with the...

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