Author: Allison Waxman

Report: Kodai Senga Wants Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Mets

Will Sammon of The Athletic provided more insight today in a report on how the Mets and NPB superstar pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto might be a match made in baseball heaven. While there has never been a roster with two Japanese ace pitchers on a team, there’s a reason behind that. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, it’s because “of the importance of seniority in...

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2023 Arizona Fall League: Midseason Look at Mets Prospects

Another week gone means another week Mets prospects had to showcase their talent in Arizona Fall League play. Three weeks into the season, the Glendale Desert Dogs, the Mets’ affiliate in the AFL, have improved to an 8-10 record. They no longer stand in last place and are riding a six-game winning streak. Below is a look into how the Mets’ prospects have fared at the halfway mark in the fall...

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2023 Championship Series Round Game Thread: October 16

Another day means more postseason baseball! Today brings two matchups: game 2 of the ALCS and game 1 of the NLDS. The Texas Rangers took the first contest from the Astros, besting ace Justin Verlander and setting the tone for what’s to come. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies look to punch their ticket to the World Series for the second consecutive year as they take on the Arizona...

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MMO Crossfire: Brett Baty or External Third Baseman?

As the Mets enter the offseason with a shiny new president of baseball operations in David Stearns, they also find themselves with more questions than answers. Who will round out the rotation? Will they extend Pete Alonso or trade him? However, a question that’s been lingering since David Wright retired is who will finally take the mantle at the hot corner. Third base has felt like a...

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2023 Mets Report Card: Jeff McNeil, UT

JEFF McNEIL Player Data: Age: 31 (04/08/1992), B/T: L/R Primary Stats: 648 PA, .270/.333/.378/.711, 158 H, 10 HR, 55 RBIs Advanced Stats: 100 wRC+, 10% K, 6% BB, .288 BABIP, .290 xwOBA, 2.6 fWAR, 2.3 bWAR 2023 Salary: $6.25 million GRADE: C+ 2023 Review: Going into the 2023 season, Jeff McNeil was riding an all-time high. He was crowned the 2022 NL Batting Champion, beating out Freddie...

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