Author: Mojo Hill

Morning Briefing: Eppler Won’t Let DeGrom Decision Hold Up Mets Offseason

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets GM Billy Eppler talked to the media in a press conference to give Edwin Díaz a chance to discuss his record contract, but usurpingly, Eppler was met with questions about the Mets incredibly important offseason. “We don’t need one thing to happen first before other things become a reality,” Eppler said when asked if the Mets would wait on a decision from Jacob...

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Morning Briefing: Eppler Being ‘Transparent’ With DeGrom

Good morning, Mets fans! The rumor mill continued to swirl Tuesday as the baseball world settles into the offseason. In addition to minor transactions occurring all over baseball, Mets general manager Billy Eppler updated reporters on his negotiations with Jacob deGrom, saying that he’s had friendly and professional conversations with the ace pitcher. “Just transparent,” Eppler...

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Morning Briefing: Angels Showing ‘No Appetite’ to Trade Ohtani

Good morning, Mets fans! As the offseason rumor mill continues to slowly heat up — even amidst the ongoing World Series — the Angels are showing reluctance to trade generational star Shohei Ohtani. In a Tuesday article from Andy Martino of SNY, it was reported that the Angels are showing “no appetite” to discuss Ohtani deals, and that it’s more likely they will try to extend...

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Morning Briefing: Marlins Hire Skip Schumaker As Manager

Good morning, Mets fans! It was a quiet day Tuesday as the baseball world awaited the upcoming World Series, which kicks off on Friday in Houston. However, the Marlins made some noise, hiring former major leaguer Skip Schumaker as their new manager. Craig Mish of MLB Network was the first to report the news. Schumaker, 42, played for the Cardinals from 2005 to 2012, the Dodgers in 2013 and the...

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Blister Hinders DeGrom in Homer-Filled Outing

With Jacob deGrom coming off his worst start in years, the Mets were looking for a big performance from their ace as the team began an enormous three-game series with the Atlanta Braves. The results they got were…mixed, leading to a series-opening loss. While deGrom performed better than in his shocking collapse against Oakland, it still wasn’t quite the elite showing they were...

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