Author: James Villani

Report: Mets To Hire David Stearns Following 2023 Season

It was reported Sunday afternoon by Bob Nightengale of USA Today that the New York Mets are expected to hire former Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns this offseason. His contract expires after the season, and he is expected to be hired in Flushing to a high-ranking front office job. Stearns stepped down from his general manager role with the Brewers after the 2022 season. However,...

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Verlander Electric As Mets Sweep Doubleheader, Series From Guardians

The New York Mets (25-23) looked to follow up their thrilling game one victory in the nightcap of the split-admission doubleheader at Citi Field on Sunday night with a three-game series and doubleheader sweep. The Mets emerged over the Cleveland Guardians and got exactly that behind stellar pitching in a 2-1 win. Justin Verlander was terrific and turned in the team’s best pitching effort...

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Starling Marte’s Heroics Propel Mets To 5-4 Game One Victory

Early Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets (24-23) faced off against the Cleveland Guardians in the first game of a split-admission doubleheader. After rain postponed yesterday’s game, it was a sunny afternoon at Citi Field for Game 1 where New York emerged victorious 5-4. Big days by Max Scherzer and the hero of the game, Starling Marte, propelled the Mets to a game over .500 for the first...

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Starling Marte’s Power And Fielding Struggles Analyzed

One of the biggest moves the New York Mets made two offseasons ago was signing veteran outfielder Starling Marte during free agency. In December of 2021, New York brought Marte to Flushing on a four-year, $78-million deal. Year one of that said agreement was terrific. This season? Not at all so far. In his first year (2022) with the Mets, Marte was selected to his second-career All-Star game....

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Carlos Carrasco Excels In Second Rehab Start For Double-A Binghamton

Veteran starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco has been sidelined since his last start in the middle of April with right elbow inflammation caused by a small bone chip. Before he was placed on the injured list, Carrasco struggled mightily. He only made three starts, throwing 13 2/3 innings allowing 14 hits and 13 runs with eight walks and strikeouts. That was good for an ERA of 8.56 and FIP of 7.39....

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