Month: February 2026

Report: Mariners Nearing Trade for Brendan Donovan

The rebuilding Cardinals are close to trading utility player Brendan Donovan to the Mariners, multiple sources told Katie Woo and Chad Jennings of The Athletic on Monday. The trade could be a three-team deal, and Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the other team is the Rays. When the trade is done, pending physicals, this is how it will shake out: SEA receives: UTIL Brendan Donovan (per The...

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Jonah Tong Talks Goals For 2026, Peralta Trade

The calendar officially flipped to February Sunday, which means spring training is on the horizon. Pitchers and catchers aren’t due to report until February 13, but still, some have gone early. Their reward has been record setting freezing temperatures in Florida, and our reward has been quotes from players ahead of the season. For the Mets, a good portion of the starting rotation have...

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Breaking Down Steamer Projections for Mets’ 2026 Hitters

The word for the 2026 Mets? Change. Out with the old and in with the new. While that philosophy is most apparent in their roster construction (gone are fan favorites and homegrown players like Edwin Díaz, Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil), the new comes in different forms. Sure, Bo Bichette, Marcus Semien, Jorge Polanco, Devin Williams, Luis Robert Jr., and Luke Weaver are just a few...

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2026 NL East Positional Rankings: First Base

First base is a mixed bag in the NL East, much like in the rest of the National League. There are a couple of established All-Stars, a few players who have never played the position, and some players trying to cement themselves as the everyday starter in their respective cities. Will the first-timers find a home? Will a young player establish himself as an everyday player? There are plenty of...

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Morning Briefing: Juan Soto to Officially Play in World Baseball Classic

Good morning, Mets fans! Happy Groundhog Day! No matter what the rodent saw, Opening Day is in seven weeks. Juan Soto made it official. He will play in the World Baseball Classic for Team Dominican Republic. The tournament will run from March 5-17 at various locations. The championship game will be played at loanDepot park in Miami. Francisco Lindor had planned to play for Team Puerto Rico, but...

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