Author: John Flanigan

Rosario Launches Home Run in Return to Lineup

Last week, New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario left the game against the Boston Red Sox early after being hit by a pitch on his hand. Luckily for the Mets, the young shortstop didn’t suffer any serious injuries. Rosario was able to return to the lineup on Sunday afternoon, and he certainly returned with a bang. In his first at-bat back, Rosario crushed a 3-1 fastball over the left field fence...

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Photos From Port St. Lucie: Starters Enjoy Big Day in Loss

Yesterday, the Mets were defeated by the Houston Astros 8-7 in a thriller at First Data Field. Noah Syndergaard took the mound for his second start of the spring, and the Mets sent out a ton of their top tier talent. Despite the loss, the Mets big guns certainly gave fans the show they were hoping for. Cather Wilson Ramos had himself a day at the plate. The veteran backstop went 3-for-4 with a...

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Photos from Port St. Lucie: Batting Practice on the Backfields

Friday morning was relatively quiet on the backfields at Port St. Lucie with the Mets hitting the road for their matchup with the Tigers at Joker Merchant Stadium. However, some of the players who didn’t travel hung around and put on a show in batting practice. One of them was Mets 26-year old utility man Jeff McNeil. On Thursday afternoon, McNeil was scratched from the lineup after...

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Eiland Sets Goal High for 2019 Starting Rotation

Spring Training officially kicked off this weekend, and the 2019 New York Mets season is officially underway. With a new season comes some new lofty expectations, especially for the Mets pitching staff. As presently constructed, the Mets starting rotation is compromised of 2018 National League Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom, righties Noah Syndergaard and Zack Wheeler, and lefties Steven Matz...

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MLB News: Yankees Extend Centerfielder Aaron Hicks

According to Jack Curry of YES Network, on Monday morning the New York Yankees and centerfielder Aaron Hicks reached an agreement on a 7-year, $70 million contract extension. As part of said deal, Hicks will be paid $6MM for the 2019 season, he will also receive a $2MM signing bonus. From 2020-2023 the outfielder will receive a salary of $10.5MM, and then $9.5MM from 2024-2025. The deal also...

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