Month: August 2023

Pete Alonso Named NL Player of the Week

Posted by Jack Sargente | Aug 1, 2023

Mets All-Star Pete Alonso on Monday was named National League Player of the Week for the third time in his career and is the first Met to win the award this season. Alonso’s American League counterpart for the award was Shohei Ohtani who dazzled both on the mound and in the batter’s box during the week of July 24-30. Leading up to his breakout performance this past week, Alonso was...

Morning Briefing: Mets Reportedly Still Not Close in Verlander Trade Talks

Posted by Mathias Altman-Kurosaki | Aug 1, 2023

Good morning, Mets fans! The trade deadline is today at 6 p.m, and the Mets are expected to do some more dealing. The Mets have engaged in trade talks surrounding Justin Verlander, with the Astros and Dodgers mentioned as the most aggressive in their pursuits. Jack Harris of the LA Times reports that the Mets covet right-handed pitching prospect Emmet Sheehan, who’s currently ranked sixth...