Author: Alexis Farinacci

Morning Briefing: Jeff McNeil Says Goodbye to the Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! Jeff McNeil said his official goodbye to the Mets via Instagram on Saturday. SNY shared his final words to Mets fans: “New York will always be a part of my story. The Mets organization is all I have ever known since being drafted in 2013, and it has been an incredible run. I’m incredibly thankful for every moment, every lesson, and every memory along the way. I’m...

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Ryan O’Hearn Inks Deal with Pirates

Free agent first baseman Ryan O’Hearn is headed to the Pittsburgh Pirates on a two-year deal, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The pact is worth $29 million and includes $500,000 in performance bonuses in each season. Drafted in 2014 by the Kansas City Royals, O’Hearn debuted with Kansas City in 2018 and spent five seasons with the organization before being traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 2023....

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Morning Briefing: Yankees Re-Sign Paul Blackburn

Good morning, Mets fans! Paul Blackburn is re-signing with the New York Yankees, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported. It’s $2 million guaranteed, with incentives for innings pitched. In 2025, Blackburn had a 6.85 ERA in seven games with the Mets and a 5.28 ERA in eight games with the Yankees. Latest Mets News Rob Friedman, aka “Pitching Ninja,” did an interview with Mets...

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Morning Briefing: Brandon Waddell Clears Waivers

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell has cleared waivers and is being outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse. He was designated for assignment by the Mets earlier this week. Waddell posted a 3.45 ERA in 31 1/3 innings for the Mets this year. Latest Mets News Tread Athletics recently talked about how pitching prospect Ben Simon worked his...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Bolster Infield With Signing of Jorge Polanco

Good morning, Mets fans! After a rough week for the Mets in losing Edwin Diaz and then Pete Alonso, they got some good news on Saturday with the signing of infielder Jorge Polanco, as first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic. It is a two-year, $40 million deal. Jeff Passan of ESPN elaborated on the deal in noting that Polanco is expected to play first base and serve as a designated hitter...

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