Author: Jack Sargente

Morning Briefing: Phil Regan Passes Away at 89

Good morning, Mets fans. On Wednesday night, former Mets pitching coach Phil Regan passed away peacefully of natural causes at 89 years old, per Dave Campbell of the Associated Press. Regan was an All-Star in 1966, pitching 13 seasons for the Tigers, Dodgers, Cubs and White Sox, before delving into coaching, scouting, minor-league instructing and managing in his post-playing career.  Latest Mets...

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Morning Briefing: Ryan Clifford Representing Mets in Futures Game

Good morning, Mets fans! While the Mets have continued their rocky play at the major league level, let’s take a look at the minor league level for a bright spot. On Wednesday, the MLB announced the participants in this year’s Future Games during All-Star weekend in Philadelphia, including Mets first base prospect Ryan Clifford. Despite an underwhelming slash line for the 22-year-old...

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Morning Briefing: David Peterson’s Mets Tenure Comes to End

Good morning, Mets fans! The first domino of trade season has fallen, as David Peterson will be switching dugouts tomorrow. The struggling lefty will be joining the Chicago Cubs as the Mets will get corner infield prospect Cole Mathis, the Cubs’ No. 13 prospect according to MLB.com, back in the deal. Peterson’s tenure as a Met has been up and down, but after a breakout 2024 season,...

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Morning Briefing: MLB Reportedly Changing Derby Format

Good morning, Mets fans! For the first time in over a decade, MLB is moving back to a swing format for the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, per Evan Drellich and Johnny Flores Jr. of The Athletic. While not officially announced by MLB yet, this will be the first time the Derby will go on without a timer format since 2014. Hitters will have 20 swings in the first round and 15 swings for the semifinal and...

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Morning Briefing: Jorge Polanco Begins Rehab Assignment

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets replacement plan for Pete Alonso this offseason, Jorge Polanco, has been sidelined for the past six weeks as he has been ailing an achilles injury. Polanco started what is likely to be a relatively long runway back to the majors on Wednesday night, being the designated hitter for Double-A Binghamton where he went 1-for-2 with a single and run scored. While...

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