Tag: Nationals

Morning Briefing: Megill, Quintana Set For Split Squad Sunday

Good morning, Mets fans, and happy St. Patrick’s Day! The Mets defeated the Astros on Saturday night at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches 6-1. Half of the squad returns to Palm Beach Sunday to play the Washington Nationals at 1:05 p.m. ET while the other half will take on the Miami Marlins at home at Clover Park at 1:10 p.m. Tylor Megill (1-2, 1.50 ERA, 15 SO) will take the mound in West Palm Beach...

Morning Briefing: Brewers Re-Sign Brandon Woodruff

Good morning, Mets fans! The Brewers agreed to re-sign Brandon Woodruff to a two-year contract on Sunday. Milwaukee non-tendered the two-time All-Star earlier in the offseason and he’s expected to miss the 2024 season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Woodruff only pitched in 67 innings for the Brewers in 2023, posting a strong 2.28 ERA with 74 strikeouts. Latest Mets News Carlos Mendoza...

2024 NL East Position Rankings: Catcher Edition

A few of the key positions have seen quite a bit of turnover within the National League East, but catcher is not one of them. All five teams expect to begin the year with the same starting backstop that finished last season in that exact role. Let’s take a look at the five catchers and how they rank amongst each other going into the 2024 season. No. 5 – Nick Fortes, MIA  For each of...

2024 NL East Position Rankings: Centerfield Edition

The centerfield position has changed somewhat in the National League East division this offseason. Brandon Nimmo and Brandon Marsh moved over to the corners for new names, and the Nationals introduced a new player to the position after Víctor Robles dealt with a spine injury last season. Still, even with new faces, the list is locked down by familiar names that continue to do damage in the...

2024 NL East Position Rankings: Second Base Edition

The National League East features a solid batch of second basemen. They collectively hold several accolades, including seven All-Star selections, three league batting titles (two of which were Major League batting titles), and five Silver Slugger awards. Jeff McNeil, second baseman for the New York Mets, is one of those players who has accomplished plenty in his six-year career. 2023 was not...

2024 NL East Position Rankings: First Base Edition

The National League is stacked with talent at the first base position. The division is filled with classic big guys who hit home runs a long way and debatably has the best first basemen from team to team.  The New York Mets have one of those guys who has led the league in home runs since his debut in 2019. Pete Alonso is a premier slugger. On MLB Network, Alonso was ranked sixth in the...

MMO Free Agent Profile: Jeimer Candelario, 3B

Jeimer Candelario Position: 3B Bats/Throws: S/R Age: 29 (11/24/1993) 2023 Traditional Stats: 140 G, 576 PA, .251/.336/.471/.807, 22 HR, 39 2B, 70 RBI, 127 H 2023 Advanced Stats: 119 OPS+, 117 wRC+, 3.1 bWAR, 3.3 fWAR, 22.1 SO%, 9.2 BB%, .292 BABIP, .319 xwOBA, -4 DRS, 0 OAA Rundown The 2023 season was arguably the best of Jeimer Candelario’s career. A standout bat in a depleted...

Players of the Week: Nimmo, Quintana Turn in Quality Performances

The New York Mets spent this week on the road as they split a two-game set with the Washington Nationals before dropping two of three to the Minnesota Twins. The Mets garnered admirable performances from a pair of their veterans along the way as Brandon Nimmo and José Quintana positioned themselves for strong finishes to their seasons. Hitter of the Week Brandon Nimmo has adapted more of a power...

Morning Briefing: Luis Guillorme Completes First Rehab Assignment

Good morning, Mets fans! Luis Guillorme completed his first rehab assignment on Friday night with High-A Brooklyn. He struck out three times at the plate but his defense was on display when he made a great stop at third base before turning a double play. Guillorme has been sidelined since late July with an injured calf, and this is the first step in his return. Whether his return is with the big...

Morning Briefing: Nationals Cancel Strasburg’s Retirement Press Conference

Good morning, Mets fans! The Washington Nationals have unexpectedly canceled Stephen Strasburg’s retirement press conference, according to sources reported by Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. Initially, the plan was to hold the press conference to honor Strasburg and retire his number. However, the Nationals have now altered their approach. It was the team that approached Strasburg about...

José Butto Throws Gem vs. Nationals

With Carlos Carrasco on the injured list, the Mets have an opening in the back of their starting rotation. On Wednesday night, José Butto made his first start since being called up when the rosters expanded on September 1. The Mets’ no. 28 prospect according to MMO, took a shutout into the seventh inning in the 3-2 loss to the Nationals. Butto had the best start of his MLB career on...

Francisco Álvarez Chases History In September

Francisco Álvarez  finally broke out of his slump on Tuesday against the Nationals. The Mets’ young catcher started his night strong, crushing a three-run home run against Patrick Corbin in the first inning. The home run was majestic, traveling 419 feet with an exit velocity of 108.9 miles per hour. It was the first of five home runs hit against the Nats and it gave the Mets a 4-0 lead....

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