Another day, another New York Mets (4-5) spring training game. On Sunday, at Clover Park, the Mets took on the Houston Astros for the third time this spring. In a rain-shortened affair, the Mets dropped their fourth-straight spring training game in a row, 5-2. The game was called in the top of the seventh inning due to rain. Of course, the main focus of spring training games is not the...
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Sunday morning, the New York Mets announced the team’s first round of major-league camp cuts. Specifically, position players OF Drew Gilbert, C Kevin Parada, and INF Jett Williams were all sent to minor league camp. In addition, pitchers RHP Eric Orze, RHP Cam Robinson RHP Christian Scott, RHP Mike Vasil, and LHP Danny Young were also sent to minor league camp. Additionally, the Mets...
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The New York Mets (1-1) entered Sunday afternoon’s spring training contest against the Houston Astros at Clover Park hoping for the team’s first win of spring. They were able to do so, notching a 3-1 decision. Of course, winning is not what spring training is all about. It is about seeing what the young players can do and who pushes for a big role come the regular season. Two...
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Very early Sunday morning, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger. Bellinger is set to return to Chicago on a three-year deal worth a total of $80 million. The important aspect of the deal is there are opt outs after the first and second seasons of the contract, according to Passan. The 28-year-old Bellinger entered...
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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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