The Mets are at a critical point in their franchise, and it’s not just because 2023 turned out to be a bust compared to expectations. How they handle the fate of All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso will define the Mets moving forward. He is a player who helped revitalize a team often at the butt of jokes with a rookie-breaking 53-home run milestone season. He’s always given his all, putting his...
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Women’s Equality Day is today, and the goal of the #EmbraceEquality campaign is to start a conversation on why equal opportunities aren’t enough. In the sports world, especially baseball, women are just beginning to make significant and historical strides. In the 2021 Racial and Gender Report Card from the University of Central Florida, MLB received a C grade for gender hiring, a stark...
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While the expectations for the 2024 Mets are not as hefty as they were for 2022 or 2023, they plan on competing, and for good reason. Much of the core remains with a plethora of youth on the way in the minor leagues. However, where there is an immediate glaring concern, and has been for some time, has been in the pitching department. What was once a flourishing faction with homegrown products...
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It might have taken a bit longer than expected, but Jeff McNeil is finally starting to look like his old self at the plate. The reigning National League batting champion has had a rough go of things this season, hitting .253/.330/.332 with 103 hits, four home runs and 37 RBIs through 112 games. In comparison, McNeil finished the 2022 campaign with a .326/.382/.454 with 174 hits in 148 games. He...
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After not collecting a single hit on the last road trip amid a struggle-filled 2023 campaign, the Mets announced Monday they optioned Brett Baty to Syracuse. It comes as no surprise as the former first-rounder has been slashing just .199/.271/.292/.563 with a 62 wRC+ and 31.1% strikeout rate since June 1. Baty started the year in Syracuse but got off to a hot start with 14 hits, five home runs...
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