Tag: starting pitching

Free Agent Profile: Mike Clevinger, SP

Mike Clevinger Position: SP Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 33 (12/21/1990) Traditional Stats: 24 G, 9-9, 3.77 ERA, 1.226 WHIP, 131.1 IP, 110 SO Advanced Stats: 2.2 fWAR, 4.28 FIP, 4.13 xERA, 20.0 SO%, 7.3 BB% Rundown The 33-year-old Florida native is now roughly four years removed from a terrific run as a part of a young stable of strong Cleveland Indians’ starting pitchers. From 2016 through 2020,...

Winter Meetings Day 2: Stearns on Pitching, DH and Alonso

David Stearns spoke with the media for the second straight day at the Winter Meetings in Nashville Tuesday shortly before the Lottery Draft began. While brief, he spoke about the general direction the Mets were heading in for the 2024 season. Starting Pitching While the Mets have been linked to the likes of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Eduardo Rodriguez, Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery and Erick Fedde in...

Free Agent Profile: Marcus Stroman, RHP

Marcus Stroman Position: Starting Pitcher Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 05/01/91 (32) Traditional Stats: 27 G, 10-9, 3.95 ERA, 1.259 WHIP, 136 2/3 IP, 119 K Advanced Stats: 2.7 fWAR, 3.58 FIP, 4.18 xERA, 9.0 BB%, 20.7 K% Rundown After attending the prestigious Duke University, Marcus Stroman was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft. He would quickly navigate his way...

MMO Free Agent Profile: Luis Severino, SP

Luis Severino Position: SP Age: 29 (2/20/1994) 2023 Traditional Stats: 19 G, 89.1 IP, 6.65 ERA, 1.646 WHIP, 79 SO, 35 BB 2023 Advanced Stats: 65 ERA+. 18.9 SO%, 8.2 BB%, 5.96 xERA, 6.14 FIP, 4.83 xFIP, -0.6 fWAR, -1.5 bWAR Rundown The former two-time All Star starting pitcher fell on extremely tough times in 2023 as he tried to come back from a plethora of injuries. However, prior to that, Luis...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Go 3-10 Against Braves This Season

It was a familiar story in Atlanta as the New York Mets lost two of three to the juggernaut Braves. The Mets will finish the 2023 going 3-10 against the Braves. Certainly not ideal. Having hit somewhat of a hot streak, the Mets were looking to win their first series in Atlanta since July of 2022. They got off to a promising start by taking the opening game. However, an inconsistent offense and...

Morning Briefing: Astros Sweep Mets Again

Good morning, Mets fans! The Houston Astros swept the Mets again after defeating the Mets Wednesday 2-0. Taijuan Walker pitched a gem of 7 1/3 scoreless innings but Drew Smith allowed a two-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning that decided the game. Dan Quiñones has more on the game. Now it is time for the morning briefing. Latest Mets News Max Scherzer allowed three runs (two earned)...

Jacob DeGrom’s Fastball Reaching New Levels of Dominance This Season

While the New York Mets haven’t qualified for the playoffs since 2016, which is a streak they’re attempting to end this season, they’ve featured one of the top starting pitchers in the majors during that span and he’s continued to improve his craft every single season. Considered a late-bloomer, pitcher Jacob deGrom didn’t make his major league debut until his...

David Peterson Makes Citi Field Debut Tonight

After a soul-crushing loss to Miami last night, Mets’ rookie southpaw David Peterson looks to help right the ship for the Amazin’s tonight. The 24 year old and 2017 first-round pick has impressed so far, sporting a 1-1 record with a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and striking out 11 with three walks in 11.2 IP. His last outing against the Braves on August 2nd was his best so far, scattering...

2021 Mets Free Agent Targets: Starting Pitchers

Although 2021 feels like eons away at the moment, for the Mets it will prove to be a pivotal winter in whether or not the club will contend beyond 2020 (if we have a 2020 season). With so many short-term deals on the roster set to expire, the 2021 club could look very different – and not in a good way. One area that will absolutely have to be addressed is the starting rotation. With three...

Mets’ Starting Pitching Depth Beginning to Evaporate

Ever since the New York Mets signed both Michael Wacha and Rick Porcello in a 24-hour span back in December, everyone has talked about the depth the Mets featured in their rotation. Many quibbled at the decision to sign both pitchers to fill the void left by Zack Wheeler in free agency for multiple reasons. Critics argued that neither pitcher was good enough to offset the loss of Wheeler, while...

MLB Rumor Roundup: T.J. Rivera Signs With Phillies

Another Former Met Lands in Philly  Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Phillies have signed former Mets infielder T.J. Rivera. It’s been a struggle for the Bronx native ever since having Tommy John surgery in late 2017. The Mets release him in March. He’s a career .304/.335/.445 major league hitter in 526 plate appearances. The 31-year-old signed with the Long Island Ducks in...

MLB News: Yankees Meeting With Gerrit Cole And Stephen Strasburg

The New York Yankees are looking to add starting pitching this offseason, and they are aiming high. According to Jon Heyman of MLB.com, the team is scheduled to meet with Gerrit Cole today, and they will be meeting with Stephen Strasburg tomorrow. The Yankees have long pursued Cole. The team drafted him in the first round of the 2008 draft, and according to Heyman, he rebuffed a blank check and...

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