Author: Ben Reimer

Morning Briefing: Kyle Seager Announces Retirement

Good morning, Mets fans! Julie Seager (Kyle Seager’s wife) announced via Twitter on Wednesday that Kyle Seager has retired from Major League Baseball. https://twitter.com/JulieSeager15/status/1476260589756366854 Seager had career highs in home runs (35) and RBIs (101) last season, making his retirement surprising. Now, it is time for the morning briefing. Latest Mets News MLB Trade Rumors...

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Morning Briefing: Trevor May Is Optimistic About 2022 Bullpen

Good morning, Mets fans! In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Trevor May expressed optimism about the bullpen next season, saying that he thinks they can reach the “next level” in 2022. May acknowledged the loss of Aaron Loup (0.94 ERA, 0.95 WHIP in 2021), saying: “missing (Loup) is going to be tough.” However, May added that “five guys that broke with the team...

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Morning Briefing: Mets To Interview Joe Espada Today

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets organization are set to resume second round managerial interviews today with Joe Espada. Buck Showalter, the favorite to be offered the position, will interview with Mets front office staff on Friday. The organization has not indicated when they will make a final decision on the new manager. Michael Mayer has more on this story. Now, it is time for the morning...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Impressed With Showalter Following Interview

Good morning, Mets fans! Yesterday, managerial candidate Buck Showalter interviewed with Mets team officials on a Zoom Meeting. According to Mike Puma of The New York Post reports that a person close to the interview process said “they [Mets team officials] were pretty impressed with Buck today.” In addition, Don Kelly has removed himself from contention for the new Mets manager spot...

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Morning Briefing: The MLB Lockout Has Begun

Good morning, Mets fans! The MLB lockout started today after the collective bargaining agreement between the MLB and the MLBPA expired yesterday at 11:59 PM EST. It is the first MLB stoppage in the last 26 years, and the ninth stoppage overall in MLB history. There is no clear end date to the lockout, but hopefully a new CBA can be established before the start of the 2022 MLB regular season on...

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