The New York Mets dropped their spring training opener on Saturday. However, one pitcher impressed greatly in the 10-5 outing. That being 24-year-old, left-handed reliever, Nate Lavender. Lavender, a non-roster invitee to spring training camp, pitched the eighth inning in Saturday’s opener against the Cardinals and was nearly perfect. He struck out the side on only 14 pitches while...
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MMO’s partnership with Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP) continues as our 16-team Mets Madness bracket is now down to the final four. In one of the semifinal matchups, MMO and OOTP pit the 2022 Mets team against the 1998 Mets team. James Villani, MMO editor and writer, will continue at the helm of the 2022 team. Meanwhile, MMO editor, Mojo Hill, continues controlling the 1998 team. If you have not...
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There are only a couple more days until pitchers and catchers report to Port St. Lucie, Florida for the beginning of the New York Mets’ spring training program. However, before baseball really starts to swing into full motion, this evening, arguably, the biggest sport’s event in the world takes place. That being Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers....
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Continuing our series of analyzing the depth and future prospects at specific positions, we will take a look at second base. The Mets have a clear starter at the position heading into the season. Outside that, a lot of uncertainty throughout the organization. Big League Starter Jeff McNeil Age: 31 (4/8/1992) Contract: 4-year, $50 million, 2027 club option Roster Status: 40-Man Roster MiLB...
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On February 1, the New York Mets were reportedly close to an agreement with left-handed reliever Jake Diekman. The following day, it was confirmed that New York and Diekman were in agreement on a one-year deal worth $4 million that also contained a vesting option for 2025. The vesting option will be triggered if he pitches in 58-or-more games during the 2024 season. By adding Diekman, the Mets...
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