Month: January 2026

Morning Briefing: Mets Reportedly Inquired About Mackenzie Gore

Good morning Mets fans! Per Pat Ragazzo of SI, the Mets recently spoke to the Washington Nationals about starting pitcher Mackenzie Gore. Gore has been durable over the last three years, posting a 4.15 ERA over 89 starts. Read more from Ragazzo at the link above, along with more details about the Mets’ talks with the Marlins about Edward Cabrera. Latest Mets News According to Will Sammon...

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Cubs Sign Alex Bregman to Five-Year Contract

The Cubs have signed free agent third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Much like former Met Pete Alonso, Bregman signs a long-term contract with a new team after settling for an option-laden contract ahead of the 2025 season. The righty opted out of his deal before this season, and now Bregman will move to the National League...

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Free Agent Profile: Tyler Kinley, RP

Tyler Kinley, RP Position: RP B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 34 (01/31/1991) 2025 Traditional Stats: 73 G, 72 2/3 IP, 3.96 ERA, 1.183 WHIP, 6-3, 73 K, 33 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 117 ERA+, 23.7% K%, 10.7% BB%, 3.45 xERA, 3.69 FIP, 4.59 xFIP, 0.9 fWAR, 0.9 bWAR Rundown Once a promising arm in the Rockies’ bullpen, Tyler Kinley endured a pair of disappointing seasons in 2023 and 2024. The 2025...

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Trade Profile: Lars Nootbaar, OF

Lars Nootbaar Position: OF B/T: L/R Age: 28 (9/8/1997) 2025 Traditional Stats: 583 PA, .234/.325/.361/.686, 119 H, 13 HR, 48 RBI, 64 BB, 119 SO 2025 Advanced Stats: 96 wRC+, 95 OPS+, 20.4% SO%, 11% BB%, .279 BABIP, .314 xwOBA, 0.8 fWAR, 1.3 bWAR Contract Status: Free agent after 2027 Typically, ‘double heel surgery’ is not the first thing you want to see when you research a player,...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Opening Day to Air on NBC and Peacock

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets’ 2026 Opening Day matchup against the Pirates will be nationally televised as part of NBC and Peacock’s Opening Day doubleheader. The game will air at 1:00 p.m. ET on March 26 and will be followed by the Diamondbacks and Dodgers at 8:00 p.m. ET. The game is likely to feature this new-look Mets team against Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes. The Mets will be...

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