Author: Johnluke Chaparro

Morning Briefing: Report Says Yankees Would Be Big Player in Ohtani Trade Sweepstakes

Good morning, Mets fans! Former major leaguer and current ESPN analyst Xavier Scruggs and analyst Buster Olney note on “Get Up” that if Shohei Ohtani becomes available for trade, the New York Yankees would be in the mix to land the Angels superstar. Also on Ohtani, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com notes the chatter of Ohtani’s future is a hot topic around Seattle during the...

Read More

Mets 2023 First Half Report Card: Starting Pitchers

At the start of the season, the Mets’ starting pitching was expected to be the team’s strong point. Although they had to cope with the departure of Jacob deGrom, they managed to fill the gap by signing the AL Cy Young winner and World Series champion Justin Verlander. The losses of Chris Bassitt and Taijuan Walker were balanced out by the additions of Kodai Senga and Jose Quintana....

Read More

Pete Alonso Stumbles Into All-Star Break

Pete Alonso possesses a rare ability to hit the ball with extraordinary power and intensity, setting him apart from many players in baseball today. However, as of late, the New York Mets’ first baseman seems to have lost his rhythm. Offensively, he has encountered significant difficulties, reflecting a challenging phase in his career. These struggles were particularly evident on Sunday...

Read More

Morning Briefing: Mets Finished Off Sweep of First-Place D-Backs

Good morning, Mets fans! Following a thrilling comeback victory on Wednesday, the New York Mets experienced a different scenario on Thursday, as they didn’t require any extraordinary heroics. Their offense delivered seven runs within the initial three innings, and their starting pitcher, Carlos Carrasco, extended his impressive performance for the second consecutive night, allowing the...

Read More

Tommy Pham’s Torrid Hitting Tear Continues

After starting the season slow, which included a procedure to correct an eye problem, Tommy Pham has emerged as one of the best Mets offensive threats this season. After the Mets first series win in about a month, Pham talked about how he’s gotten to this point, which he feels is a continuation of his work ethic instead of an outside influence. “My approach doesn’t change where I’m hitting...

Read More