Author: James Villani

2025 Report Card: Brooks Raley, RP

Brooks Raley Player Data: 37 (06/29/1988), B/T: L/L Primary Stats: 30 G, 3-1, 2.45 ERA, 25 2/3 IP, 0.779 WHIP, 25 SO, 6 BB, Advanced Stats: 166 ERA+, 2.12 FIP, 3.87 xFIP, 2.16 xERA, 25.3 K%, 6.1 BB%, 0.7 bWAR, 0.8 fWAR Grade: A- 2025 Review The New York Mets made the decision to sign left-handed reliever Brooks Raley on April 29. Raley, who the Mets acquired from Tampa Bay back in December of...

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An Early Look At Key Free Agents Around The League

Playoff baseball is well underway. However, before you know it the offseason will be here. Free agency in Major League Baseball is slated to kick off five days after the conclusion of the 2025 World Series. Let’s get an early look at what are some names at each position slated to be on the open market. Note, the “*” symbol below denotes that said player has some type of option...

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Revisiting The Mets’ Performance At The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline

The disappointing end to the 2025 season for the New York Mets has been well documented. The team that once owned a league-best 45-24 record not only didn’t hold onto their division lead, but didn’t even make the playoffs. All despite having a clear path to do so on the last day of the season. Following the disappointing season, a lot has been made of what exactly went wrong. One...

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Despite Sky-High Expectations, Mets Shockingly Miss Playoffs After Collapse

For the seventh time over the last 10 seasons, the New York Mets have missed the playoffs. It came down to the last day of the season, much like 2024, but ended the complete opposite as that storybook 2024 year. At the hands of the Miami Marlins, much like in 2007 and 2008, the Mets dropped a 4-0 decision and, as a result, are returning to Flushing the first team out of the playoffs in the...

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Dissecting The Possibilities For Carlos Mendoza And His Pitching Staff Sunday

The New York Mets have seemingly been patching together their pitching staff for the better part of the last week. After Saturday’s game, the team announced that left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea will start game No. 162. With the game being a must win, and Manaea’s recent struggles, a short leash will likely be had. So, who is available behind Manaea in the finale? One would assume...

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