Author: Johnluke Chaparro

Morning Briefing: Mets Look To Extend Winning Streak Against Phillies

Good morning, Mets fans! After sweeping the Cincinnati Reds out of town, the New York Mets welcome the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game series at Citi Field. The Mets have won their last six games and look to continue their streak against a very hot Phillies club who have won eight of their last 10 games. Now onto the morning briefing. Latest Mets News Mike Petriello of MLB.com writes...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Lead Back to 4.5 Games

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets, meanwhile, began their homestand with a bang against the second-place Braves, with Tyler Naquin going deep twice, Pete Alonso and Daniel Vogelbach going back-to-back, and an Edwin Diaz six-out save. Their efforts combined to take the first game of a five-game series versus Atlanta, 6-4. For more, here’s our recap on the Mets exciting first win of the...

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Orioles’ Trey Mancini Traded To Astros

The trade deadline is beginning to heat up and one of the bigger pieces has finally been dealt. After much speculation Baltimore fans finally know where one of their own is going. Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports that the Baltimore Orioles have traded infielder and designated hitter Trey Mancini to the Houston Astros. Three-team trade! Full deal, according to sources. Houston gets: 1B/OF...

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MMO Trade Profile: Wilmer Flores, IF

Position: 2B, 3B & 1B Age: August 6th, 1991 (30) Traditional Stats: 96 G, 82 H, 15 HR, 55 RBI, .248 BA, .328 OBP Advanced Stats: 1.5 WAR, .336 wOBA, 119 wRC+ Rundown After the Mets acquisition of Daniel Vogelbach from Pittsburgh, the Mets are actively looking to improve their splits versus left-handed pitchers. Although names like Willson Contreras and J.D. Martinez are being thrown out...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Add Another Lefty Bat

Good morning, Mets fans! Last night, the Mets swung a deal that acquired another lefty depth bat and a reliever. The team acquired Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin and left-handed reliever Phillip Diehl in exchange for prospects Jose Acuna and Hector Rodriguez. For more on this trade, check out our piece on the deal. The Mets were off Thursday and will get back to work tonight at 6:40...

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