Many have called for the banishment of defensive shifts from Major League Baseball, claiming that it’s ruining the game by limiting offense. Their opposition then tells them to change their approach to hit around it — To prove they can hit to the opposite field or lay down a bunt. While most hitters have refused to change their approach, that’s no longer something the Mets...
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For the players, Spring Training is the time of year to get back into playing shape and get their reps in before the season starts. For management, it’s the time of year to decide who stays in the Bigs and who’s sent down to the minor leagues. For the fans, it’s the time of year when we all draft our free agent teams – minus the keepers, of course. For me, in this series of articles, Spring...
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With reliever Tim Peterson getting tagged for three earned runs in an inning and two thirds on Monday, the race for the last bullpen spot is on. The first six relief pitchers expected to be on the Opening Day roster include Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia, Seth Lugo, Robert Gsellman, Justin Wilson, and Luis Avilan. Assuming the Mets go with a seven-man bullpen, there is just one last spot up for...
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Good morning Mets fans! Yesterday the Mets were scheduled to face off against the Marlins in Jupiter, but the game was canceled due to rain in Jupiter. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com notes that the rainout will not impact the Mets’ scheduled pitching rotation. Zack Wheeler, who was scheduled to pitch against the Marlins, will pitch in a minor league scrimmage today. The Mets are off today. New York...
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Per Mark Berman of Fox Houston, and confirmed by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Houston Astros have locked up All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman to a six-year, $100 million contract extension. The deal, which begins this season, covers his three remaining years of arbitration as well as the first two seasons he would have been a free agent. The 24-year-old is now due to hit free agency...
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