Good morning, Mets fans. Brian DeLunas, a former special projects coordinator in player development for the Mets, passed away at the age of 46 on Sunday. DeLunas was fighting an extended battle with kidney disease, and he was most recently the pitching coach at the University of Missouri. DeLunas’ nephew, Austin Cheeley, set up a GoFundMe for expenses in regards to the life of DeLunas....
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Good morning, Mets fans! Tech giant Apple is “in serious talks” with MLB to broadcast games, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. However, before anything can become official, players and owners must come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. If it comes to fruition, Apple could be announcing in the Big Apple (among other places). Let’s get...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Fanatics has reached a deal to acquire Topps, a popular trading card and collectible company, for an unknown amount of money. The deal is set to be finalized on Tuesday. Let’s get into this morning’s briefing. Latest Mets News Centerfielder Cameron Maybin announced his retirement via Twitter on Monday after 15 seasons in the majors. Maybin played in nine...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Another quiet day as the MLB lockout continues. But a trio of MLB players discuss the lockout and we take a look at what could have been for Citi Field in today’s Date in Mets History. Let’s get into this morning’s briefing. Latest Mets News Rangers middle infielder Marcus Semien, Yankees reliever Zack Britton and White Sox starter Lucas Giolito...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Athletics promoted third base coach Mark Kotsay to manager on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Kotsay takes over for Bob Melvin, after he left to become manager with the Padres. Kotsay is a former major leaguer, playing his 17-year career with seven different clubs, including Oakland for four seasons. Let’s get into this morning’s briefing....
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