Author: Evan Mazza

Gooden, Strawberry Number Retirement Dates Announced

Ever since 2020, the New York Mets have made it a priority to honor their past, from retiring Jerry Koosman and Keith Hernandez’s numbers to retiring Willie Mays’s number and fulfilling his personal wish by having his number retired by a New York National League club. As well as bringing back the return of Old Timers’ Day. The Mets have done an excellent job honoring their...

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Francisco Lindor Ranked No. 2 On MLB Network Shortstop List

This past January 7 marked the third anniversary of the Mets’ acquisition of shortstop Francisco Lindor in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians. New York sent Amed Rosario and Andrés Giménez to Cleveland, and along with Lindor, the Mets got pitcher Carlos Carrasco in the deal. While Carrasco’s time in New York didn’t work out, Lindor has played very well over the last two...

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Starling Marte Plays Five Innings in Return to Action

Updated Post – Jan. 4 at 9:05 AM New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte made his 2024 winter league debut on Wednesday night with the Leones del Escogido. It was the first game action of any kind for Marte since August 5 of last year.  Marte went 1-for-3 with a single, ground out, and strikeout as the second place hitter. He also played five innings in right field before being taken out...

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Boston Red Sox Sign Lucas Giolito

After the New York Mets lost out on free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the team has had to return to the drawing board to form this 2024 team, especially in the starting pitching rotation. There are still a lot of pitchers on the market, but with Yamamoto signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, reports say the Mets will look to some guys in the one or two-year deal range. One of those pitchers...

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Report: Mets, Alonso Have Yet To Talk Extension

As the offseason unfolds for the New York Mets, one big question remains for the team: the contract status of their All-Star first baseman. Pete Alonso has been the face of the Mets since he first stepped into the big leagues in 2019. He’s led all of baseball in home runs from 2019 onwards and is one of the best overall hitters in the game. Alonso is now eligible for a contract extension...

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