Author: James Villani

Mets Promoting Top Pitching Prospect Brandon Sproat To Triple-A

According to Chase Ford of MiLB Central, the New York Mets are promoting top prospect Brandon Sproat (RHP) to Triple-A Syracuse. Sproat, 23 years old, was drafted in the second round of the 2023 MLB Draft. He has split time this season between High-A Brooklyn and Double-A Binghamton. In 2024, Sproat has posted a 2.05 ERA between the High-A and Double-A levels. He has thrown 87 2/3 innings and...

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Homer-Happy Braves Defeat Mets 9-2 As Teams Split Series

With the July 30 deadline quickly approaching, the New York Mets (55-50) hoped to regain some momentum after Saturday’s loss to the Atlanta Braves. Unfortunately, they were unable to do so as New York lost their second-straight game and split the series with the Braves. The Mets were defeated 9-2 at Citi Field on Sunday in the series finale. Entering Sunday’s game, David Peterson...

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Report: Mets Checked In On Cubs Starter Jameson Taillon

According to Jon Heyman of the NY Post, the New York Mets have checked in on right-handed starter Jameson Taillon. Heyman goes on to say that despite the interest there is a chance that, “he may well stay.” He ends the report with proclaiming that the Cubs are still unsure what their approach at the deadline will be. Adding a starter should be a priority for president of baseball...

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Five Potential Deadline Starter Replacements For Kodai Senga

The New York Mets received some unfortunate news Saturday, as manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed to reporters prior to the game that newly-returned Mets ace Kodai Senga is likely to miss the remainder of the regular season. Senga made his long-awaited return on Friday, however, let the game early with what was confirmed a high-grade left calf strain. With the injury, the Mets are back down to a...

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A Deep Dive Into Newest Mets Outfielder Jesse Winker

Right before midnight, the New York Mets came to an agreement with the Washington Nationals on a trade for outfielder Jesse Winker. In exchange, the team parted with pitching prospect Tyler Stuart. Winker, a left-handed bat, brings a much-needed offensive upgrade to the Mets’ outfield. He will also bring a boost to the lineup against right-handed pitchers. The Mets own the fourth-highest...

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