It was announced Friday afternoon that phenom Shohei Ohtani accepted an invitation to participate in the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field. Ohtani is the first individual to accept an invitation to what will be the first home run derby since 2019. Coincidentally enough, the New York Mets’ very own Pete Alonso won that event which took place at Progressive Field. So, with one...
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On January 19th, 2021, the New York Mets helped facilitate a large deal between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres. In doing so, the Mets landed left-hander Joey Lucchesi. Coming into the spring training, the career 4.21 ERA pitcher was looked upon as a depth option and someone who would rival David Peterson for the final spot in the rotation. However, due to a hamstring injury...
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The Trade It has been 922 days since former New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen made the ever highly-debated trade with the Seattle Mariners. As everyone is familiar with, New York acquired Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz for a package that included top prospects Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn. In his first two years with the Mets, Cano has put a slash line of .275/.312/.463 while...
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