Author: Jordan Baron

Paul Blackburn Rebounds With Impressive Outing Against Cardinals

As we get closer to Opening Day, the Mets offense seems poised to deliver the run support this team needs to compete for a division title. The pitching, however, is a different story. With injuries impacting both Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas, the two biggest free agent pitcher signings the team made this offseason, the starting rotation now sits within the hands of the depth David Stearns has...

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Pete Alonso Stays Hot, Génesis Cabrera Shines Wednesday

On Wednesday, the Mets took on the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, FL, and unfortunately, they journeyed back to Port St. Lucie with a loss. However, this is spring training – who really cares about wins and losses?  What people do care about is individual player performance. Who stood out? On Wednesday, there were a few players who shined. Let’s dive into two of them. Pete Alonso After a long,...

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Free Agent Profile: Teoscar Hernández, OF

TEOSCAR HERNÀNDEZ, OF Position: OF B/T: R/R Age: 32 (08/15/1992) 2024 Traditional Stats: 652 PA, .272/.339/.501/.840, 160 H, 33 HR, 99 RBI 2024 Advanced Stats: 134 wRC+, 28.8 SO%, 8.1 BB%, .344 BABIP, .348 xwOBA, 3.5 fWAR, -11 OAA   RUNDOWN Teoscar Hernández wrapped up another strong campaign as a member of the World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024, solidifying his reputation as...

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Free Agent Profile: Sean Manaea, SP

SEAN MANAEA, SP Position: SP Age: 32 2024 Traditional Stats: 32 G, 181.2 IP, 3.47 ERA, 1.084 WHIP, 12-6 W/L, 184 K, 63 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 114 ERA+, 24.9 K%, 8.5 BB%, 3.75 xERA, 3.83 FIP, 2.8 fWAR, 3.0 bWAR RUNDOWN Sean Manaea was a steady, reliable presence in the New York Mets starting rotation, bouncing back in 2024 with one of the strongest seasons of his career.  Known for his...

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Free Agent Profile: Josh Bell, 1B

JOSH BELL, 1B Position: 1B, B/T: S/R Age: 32 (08/14/1992) 2024 Traditional Stats: 603 PA, .249/.319/.405/.725, 134 H, 19 HR, 71 RBI 2024 Advanced Stats: 101 wRC+, 19.9 SO%, 8.5 BB%, .286 BABIP, .315 xwOBA, -0.1 fWAR, -9 OAA RUNDOWN Josh Bell, a once highly-touted prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has become a journeyman, finishing the 2024 season on his sixth big-league team in eight years....

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