Author: Jack Sargente

Morning Briefing: Beltrán Helps Soto Acclimate to Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! Despite finishing top-three in MVP voting during the 2025 season, the transition to Queens didn’t come without some ups and down for Mets star outfielder Juan Soto. Carlos Beltrán, who played in the smaller markets of Kansas City and Houston, was thrust into the New York spotlight where he struggled at first as well. Beltrán obviously turned it around and went on...

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Morning Briefing: Mets DFA Brandon Waddell

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets claimed catcher Drew Romo off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles while designating LHP Brandon Waddell for assignment. Waddell posted a 3.45 ERA in 31 1/3 innings for the Mets this season. It was his first big-league action since 2021. He also threw 75 1/3 innings of 5.02 ERA ball in Triple-A Syracuse. Romo is a 24-year-old catcher who has brief MLB experience...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Show Interest in Willson Contreras

Good morning, Mets fans! Wow — what an eventful and emotional day in Queens. The Mets lost the third of three fan favorites in the past month as Pete Alonso goes to the AL East to join the Baltimore Orioles. As the Mets look to replace a mass hole of production in their lineup, the turn their eyes to the trade market. The latest report is that they have shown interest in catcher-turned-first...

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Morning Briefing: Kyle Tucker Visits With Blue Jays

Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, the prized gem of the 2025 free agent class, Kyle Tucker, was seen visiting the Toronto Blue Jays facility in Dunedin, Fla., per Robert Murray of FanSided. After signing former Cy Young Award winner Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal, they are looking to continue to build upon their World Series roster with the addition of the star slugger. Along with that,...

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Morning Briefing: USTA Dispute Resolved in Cohen’s Casino Plans

Good morning, Mets fans! Steve Cohen’s $8 billion casino cleared a major hurdle after a USTA dispute was resolved, per Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports. Metropolitan Park provided a statement, “We have successfully signed our pre-development agreement with the City.” Read more at the link. Latest Mets News  Former Padres Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Jones, who finished his career...

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