Author: Jack Sargente

Morning Briefing: MLB Announces ‘Spring Breakout’ Prospect Showcase

Good morning, Mets fans! Major League Baseball is introducing a brand new showcase for top prospects around the league to show off their talent, titled “Spring Breakout.” The event will put each organization’s best prospects against each other in a game that will be part of a doubleheader with a regularly scheduled spring training game. MLB is looking to use this as an...

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Morning Briefing: Juan Soto Joins Judge, Verdugo In The Bronx

Good morning, Mets fans! After months of speculation and weeks of negotiating, the New York Yankees finally completed the trade to acquire star outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported last night that the trade was finally official as the Yankees will be adding their second and third outfielders of the off-season. Along with acquiring Juan Soto,...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Matt Chapman, 3B

MATT CHAPMAN Position: 3B Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 30 (4/28/93) 2023 Traditional Stats: 140 G, 581 PA, .240/.330/.424/.755, 17 HR, 39 2B, 54 RBI, 122 H 2023 Advanced Stats: 110 WRC+, 4.4 bWAR, 3.5 fWAR, 10.7 BB%, 28.4 K%, .319 BABIP, .339 xwOBA, 12 DRS, 5 OAA RUNDOWN Since getting the call in June of 2017, Matt Chapman has garnered a reputation for being one of the best defensive third basemen in...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Make First Major Offseason Additions

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets started to make their initial free agency signings Wednesday as they added depth to both the starting rotation and the infield. They started the day by bringing in a player who spent his first eight season in the big leagues just a borough over, as they signed former Yankee Luis Severino to a one-year deal. The former Yankee is expected to be more of a...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Continue to Build Coaching Staff

Good morning, Mets fans! Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! On Wednesday, the Mets and new manager Carlos Mendoza made headway into filling out multiple openings in their coaching staff. The first hiring that was reported, was that the Mets would be adding former Blue Jays skipper John Gibbons as Carlos Mendoza’s bench coach for the upcoming season, per Will Sammon of The...

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