Upon further review, take your base. That could be the call come spring training when MLB will test a ball-strike challenge system, commissioner Rob Manfred told Jack Curry of the YES Network on Monday. The commissioner said the move comes after he spent three years talking to players in clubhouses gathering feedback on the idea, which has been tested in the minor leagues. “Overwhelmingly,...
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The two Yankee fans who interfered with Mookie Betts in Game 4 of the World Series “will not be permitted to attend tonight’s game in any capacity,” according to a Yankees statement released Wednesday. Austin Capobianco successfully pried the ball out of Betts’ glove after he made a catch in foul territory and John Peter grabbed Betts’ throwing hand by the wrist....
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Four years ago today, MLB owners approved the sale of the Mets to Steve and Alex Cohen for about $2.4 billion. The team has had its ups and downs since, but appears to be on the right track after one of its most memorable years and exciting playoff runs. The Mets are expected to be big players in free agency this winter, they have a manager and a president of baseball operations in place who...
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The Mets will look to shore up the bullpen this offseason after the relief corps pitched 549 2/3 innings to a 4.03 ERA in 2024. The IP was fifth-lowest in the majors and the ERA came in at 17th. Led by Edwin Díaz (84 strikeouts), Mets relievers fanned 648 (fifth) and walked 251 (seventh most). Ryne Stanek, a key piece after coming over from the Mariners midseason, is a free agent. Phil...
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The Mets will have until five days after the World Series ends to decide whether to give their free agents qualifying offers, a one-year offer that will be a record-setting $21.05 million for the 2025 season. (The salary is calculated by averaging the top 125 MLB salaries.) If a player accepts, he stays. If he rejects, the Mets will receive a draft pick compensation if he signs with another...
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