Author: Johnluke Chaparro

Morning Briefing: Rockies Have ‘Preliminary Interest’ In Brandon Nimmo

Good morning, Mets fans! Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post writes that the Colorado Rockies have outfielder Brandon Nimmo on their preliminary wish list to try and sign this off-season. Saunders speculates that the Rockies might make a run at him but will have to compete with the Mets and the deep pockets of owner Steve Cohen. He estimates that Nimmo will command a deal in the range of...

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Morning Briefing: Gold Glove Finalists Announced

Good morning, Mets fans! The Gold Glove Award finalists were announced Thursday. Tomás Nido was picked in the catcher position, but Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil and Luis Guillorme were questionably left out. The full slate of finalists can be found here. In the ALCS, Framber Valdez stepped up and took charge on the mound for the Houston Astros, as he struck out nine Yankees...

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The Curious Case of Chris Bassitt

Going into the 2022 season, the Mets were armed and ready to strut out a key 1-2 punch in pitchers Jacob deGrom and newly signed Max Scherzer. Meanwhile, the rest of the rotation was up in the air. With the shaky performances of Taijuan Walker, and Carlos Carrasco, added to the uncertainty of what a Tylor Megill, Trevor Williams, or David Peterson could provide, the Mets were left without a...

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Morning Briefing: Astros Take 2-0 Lead Against Mariners in ALDS

Good morning, Mets fans! The Houston Astros, off the bats of Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker, led the Astros to a 4-2 win over the Seattle Mariners and have taken a 2-0 series lead in the American League Division Series. Alvarez’s go-ahead home run in the sixth inning makes him the only player to have multiple go-ahead home runs in the sixth inning or later with his team trailing in the...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Begin Postseason Run

Good morning, Mets fans! The New York Mets will play in their first postseason game since 2016, as they host the San Diego Padres at Citi Field for the inaugural Wild Card round. Max Scherzer will be on the mound for the MetsMax Scherzer, while San Diego will throw out Yu Darvish to toe the slab. The Mets are going into the playoffs hot, as they completed a three-game sweep of the Washington...

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