Good morning, Mets fans! Infielder Luisangel Acuña has been recognized for his strong performance in the Venezuelan Winter League, as he was named a finalist for the Rookie of the Year Award on Thursday. The 22-year-old is slashing .337/.419/.495 with three home runs, 17 RBIs and 18 stolen bases through 31 games. In his first taste of major league action last season, Acuña flashed his potential...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that there’s currently a significant gap in contract talks between the Mets and Pete Alonso, though a deal isn’t off the table. The team could explore other options at first and third base, including moving Mark Vientos to first and giving younger players like Brett Baty or Ronny Mauricio a chance at third. While Alonso remains a...
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Good morning, Mets fans! SNY’s Andy Martino was the first to report that the club met with Japanese star pitcher Rōki Sasaki on Thursday. One of the highest-profile free agents this offseason, the Mets are only the second organization known to have either scheduled or completed a meeting with him alongside the New York Yankees. Sasaki has a deadline of Jan. 23 to sign with his new team,...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Former Mets pitcher Luis Severino has agreed to a three-year contract with the A’s, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Thursday. The deal, valued at $67 million, marks the largest financial commitment in the franchise’s history. Yahoo Sports’ Russell Dorsey, who also reported the agreement alongside Passan, revealed that the contract includes a $10...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers are leading the race for Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. Baltimore, armed with a top-tier farm system, is seen as a strong contender, while Boston and the Dodgers also eye the All-Star lefty to bolster their rotations. Crochet’s breakout 2024 season, featuring 209 strikeouts in 146 innings, has made him...
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