Author: Alexis Farinacci

Morning Briefing: Francisco Álvarez Crushes First Triple-A Home Run

Good morning, Mets’ fans. Despite a gem thrown by Chris Bassitt last night, the New York Mets lost their third straight game. The second in a row against San Diego. New York will look to avoid the sweep tonight in the final game of their three-game set against the Padres. Though, in some good news, Francisco Álvarez blasted his first career Triple-A home run for Syracuse. The long ball was...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Acquire Vogelbach To Boost Lineup

Good morning Mets fans! The Mets announced on Friday that they acquired infielder Daniel Vogelbach from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for pitcher Colin Holderman. The Mets certainly showed why they need Vogelbach, opening the second half with a 4-1 loss to the Padres. Max Scherzer gave a typically strong start, but the Mets struggled against Yu Darvish for the second straight time....

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Morning Briefing: DeGrom Set Back By Mild Muscle Soreness

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets announced on Tuesday that Jacob deGrom felt some mild muscle soreness around his shoulder on Sunday. Out of “an abundance of caution,” he played catch Monday and Tuesday and is now expected to throw in a simulated game Thursday instead of Tuesday. Latest Mets News Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets said Jacob deGrom experienced slight mild muscle soreness...

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No Three-Pete, Alonso Eliminated In Home Run Derby Semis

Pete Alonso made his Mets debut and his home run derby debut during the 2019 Major League Baseball season. Since 2019, Alonso had won each and every one of them (2019, 2021) that had been held. On Monday, he was looking to make history and become the first player to three-peat in consecutive derbies. But the rookie Julio Rodriguez knocked out Alonso in the semi-final second round to eliminate...

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Mets Pick Third Baseman Jacob Reimer with 119th Pick

The New York Mets selected third baseman Jacob Reimer with the 119th pick in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB Draft. He is an 18-year old from Yucaipa High School in California. He stands at 6’2”, 205lbs. He is committed to Washington University. Reimer was ranked NO. 103 on MLB.com’s draft prospect list with 55 grade hit and power on MLB.com on a scale of 20-80. He was ranked No. 89 on...

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