Mets baseball is officially back, you guys. The games don’t count yet, but that doesn’t matter — watching New York take the field and play a game against another team was something we’ve been waiting for throughout this excruciatingly long winter. And when looking for some of the biggest storylines to come from the first two games, first baseman Pete Alonso is at the top...
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The Mets make their first road trip of the spring, heading to West Palm Beach. Yesterday the Astros B team (split squad road squad) trounced the Mets 10-1. Despite the score, we got to see deGrom for the first time this year (one run over one inning), an Alonso double, a failed dive by Tebow, Tebow getting completely robbed and the debut of Wilson Ramos who went two-for-two at the plate. Mets...
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Good morning Mets fans, spring games may have kicked off this weekend, but free agent rumors are still flying around! Let’s check out the latest in the Bryce Harper sweepstakes… Harper Set to Meet with Additional Clubs According to Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports, there are reportedly additional teams set to meet with Bryce Harper in Las Vegas. This report comes as a bit of a surprise...
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According to Jack Curry of YES Network, on Monday morning the New York Yankees and centerfielder Aaron Hicks reached an agreement on a 7-year, $70 million contract extension. As part of said deal, Hicks will be paid $6MM for the 2019 season, he will also receive a $2MM signing bonus. From 2020-2023 the outfielder will receive a salary of $10.5MM, and then $9.5MM from 2024-2025. The deal also...
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On Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets were defeated by the Houston Astros 10-1 in their second game of Spring Training play. For the first time this spring, 2018 National League Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom took the mound. He allowed one run over an inning of work. Offensively, top prospect Pete Alonso continued his strong start to the spring. After homering in his first at-bat on...
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