Author: Mojo Hill

Reports: Shohei Ohtani Not in Toronto, Decision Not Imminent

Update: 12/08/23 at 5:25 p.m. ET Despite an earlier report from Jon Morosi that Ohtani was “en route” to Toronto, multiple reports have disputed this. Bob Nightengale of USA Today made it clear that Ohtani is not in Toronto, nor is he on a flight there. Rather, he’s still at home in Southern California. Jim Bowden of MLB also reported that Ohtani is not in Toronto, and he has...

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Mets Take Gamble With Former Star Pitcher Luis Severino

Luis Severino, RHP Position: RHP B/T: R/R Age: 29 (02/24/1994) 2023 Traditional Stats: 19 G (18 S), 4-8, 89 1/3 IP, 6.65 ERA, 79 SO, 34 BB, 1.646 WHIP 2023 Advanced Stats: 65 ERA+, 6.14 FIP, 7.96 K/9, 3.43 BB/9, 18.9 K%, 8.2 BB%, 42.2 GB%, -1.5 bWAR Rundown The Mets made an interesting move on Wednesday, adding Luis Severino on a one-year deal. They clearly need starting pitching help, and their...

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Report: Yankees, Padres Exchanging Names in Soto Talks

Updated Post – Nov. 29 at 11:45 AM Andy Martino of SNY reports that the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres continue their talks about star outfielder Juan Soto, and they’ve gotten to the point where they’ve started exchanging names. Martino notes that the Padres asking price is understandably high and that San Diego wants top prospects/rookies and young major league...

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Mets Madness Series Preview: 1998 Mets vs. 2015 Mets

For this round of Mets Madness, the 2015 pennant winners will be hosting the 1998 team. It’ll be a team that fell just short of the ultimate goal against a team that fell just short of making the playoffs. Mojo Hill will be controlling the ’98 squad, while our giveaway winner, Sammy Cohen, will get the honor of manning the ’15 team — the most recent Mets group to make it to the...

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Diamondbacks Acquire Eugenio Suárez

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired third baseman Eugenio Suárez in a trade with the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB reported. Arizona sent catcher Seby Zavala and right-handed pitcher Carlos Vargas to Seattle in the deal. Suárez is signed through the 2024 season with a club option for 2025. The 32-year-old is coming off a fairly pedestrian season with the bat, hitting .232...

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