Author: Christian De Block

Mark Vientos Puts On A Show, Launches Two Home Runs

Mark Vientos came into spring training with the goal of making the Opening Day roster for the New York Mets. His individual performance on Saturday, March 4 against the Miami Marlins is just another example of what he is capable of. Vientos hit two home runs as the Mets went onto to win 15-4. The number eight prospect in the Mets’ system connected on his first home run in the top of the...

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Mets Have 9 Major Leaguers Participating in World Baseball Classic

The 2023 World Baseball Classic is scheduled to begin in less than a month, and the New York Mets are expected to be well-represented at the tournament. Here is a rundown of the Mets that will and won’t be playing for their respective countries in the WBC. Infielders Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil were selected to be a part of the team for the United States. Newly-signed Met and relief...

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2023 NL East Position Rankings: Right Field Edition

One phrase to describe the right fielders in the National League East? Top heavy. Continuing MMO’s series of position rankings in the NL East, here are the rankings of right fielders in the division. 5. Avisaíl García, MIA Avisaíl García had a underwhelming 2022 season after signing a four-year, $53-million contract with the Miami Marlins. The 31-year-old outfielder was limited to just 98 games,...

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Dodgers Release Bauer; Mets Won’t Pursue

Updated Post – Jan. 12, 14:20 The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday afternoon that they’ve released right-handed pitcher Trevor Bauer. Jon Heyman of the New York Post has already reported that the New York Mets will not pursue Bauer. Original Post – Jan. 6, 19:39 The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Friday that they will be releasing starting pitcher Trevor Bauer. Once...

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Marte Makes MLB Network’s Top 10 Right Fielders List

Starling Marte was selected seventh in MLB Network’s top ten right fielder rankings. The Mets outfielder was only chosen behind Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts, Bryce Harper, Kyle Tucker, Ronald Acuña Jr. and George Springer at the position. The list was capped off with Teoscar Hernández, Fernando Tatís Jr. and Hunter Renfroe.  The 34-year-old was everything the organization could have asked for...

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