Author: Andrew Steele-Davis

Darin Ruf Comes As Advertised, Proves Value As Platoon Hitter

It was a frustrating Friday night for the Mets who couldn’t quite recover from allowing eight runs in the first two innings, but there were some positives to take from a 9-6 loss to the Braves at Citi Field. One of those positives was the first plate appearance in a Met uniform by Darin Ruf. Acquired at the trade deadline from the San Francisco Giants, Ruf was hardly a sexy blockbuster...

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Pete Alonso Mashing Since Break

Mets slugger Pete Alonso has been on one hell of a tear since the All-Star break and he’s showing no signs of slowing down as he continues to mash at a high level. He was at it again on Wednesday night as he hit another moon shot with the Mets beating the Nationals 9-5. Alonso is having himself quite a year and he has stepped it up another level since the All-Star break. Heading into the...

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Billy Eppler Discusses Mets Approach To Deadline

New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has given his insight on what his team did at the 2022 MLB trade deadline after what proved to be ultimately a quiet day in Queens on Tuesday. Having acquired DH Daniel Vogelbach and catcher Michael Perez from the Pirates in late July, in addition to OF Tyler Naquin from the Reds, Eppler made two more deals just before the deadline. He sent J.D. Davis...

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Mets Acquire Reliever Mychal Givens from Cubs

The New York Mets have bolstered their bullpen in the closing stages of the 2022 MLB trade Deadline after acquiring reliever Mychal Givens from the Chicago Cubs. Andy Martino of SNY initially reported on the Givens trade. The Mets confirmed the trade by sending minor league pitcher Saúl González to the Cubs. There was no doubt that one of the Mets’ biggest priorities heading into the trade...

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Phillies Acquire Noah Syndergaard from Angels

With the 2022 MLB trade deadline winding down the Phillies have made a notable addition having acquired starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard from the Los Angeles Angels. Per Jayson Stark of The Athletic, the Phillies have sent Mickey Moniak and OF Jadiel Sanchez to the Angels. Phillies have traded Mickey Moniak and a second prospect to the Angels for Noah Syndergaard, sources tell @TheAthleticMLB...

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