Author: Kai Chang

Trade Profile: Emmanuel Clase, Cade Smith

In a crowded American League wild card race, with seven teams all in close proximity to each other, the Cleveland Guardians, who are three games back in that wild card race, could see the next week shape their approach to the 2025 trade deadline. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, and the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, Cleveland has been willing to listen on some of its top players, including relievers...

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Report: Mets Have Called Marlins About Sandy Alcantara

According to the New York Post’s Mike Puma, the Mets are among the teams to have checked in on Marlins right-handed starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara. However, the chances of a deal seem slim. Miami’s asking price is extremely high, and the Mets consider the starting pitching market difficult to navigate. Alcantara, who won the 2022 NL Cy Young Award, has struggled since returning...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Win Third Straight

Good morning, Mets fans! In Tuesday’s game, New York edged out a 3-2 win over the Angels, thanks in large part to Francisco Alvarez’s towering two-run homer. Frankie Montas turned in a solid outing, allowing just two runs over 5 2/3 innings. The bullpen took it from there, as Rico Garcia, Reed Garrett and Ryne Stanek teamed up for 3 1/3 scoreless frames to seal the victory. Still, there...

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Trade Profile: Edward Cabrera, RHP

Edward Cabrera, RHP Position: SP B/T: R/R Age: 27 (04/13/1998) 2025 Traditional Stats: 16 G (16 GS), 82 1/3 IP, 3.61 ERA, 1.263 WHIP, 3-4, 86 SO, 30 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 131 ERA+, 24.8 K%, 8.6 BB%, 3.86 xERA, 3.69 FIP, 3.67 xFIP, 1.8 bWAR, 1.2 fWAR Rundown Edward Cabrera, 27, was a consensus top-100 prospect just three years ago, but recurring injuries caused him to settle into more of a...

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Morning Briefing: Happy David Wright Day

Good morning, Mets fans! In their first game after the All-Star break, the Mets fell 8-4 as rookie right-hander Alex Carrillo gave up three home runs out of the bullpen. Brandon Waddell helped save the bullpen by pitching 3 2/3 innings, though he allowed seven baserunners. New York staged a two-out rally, as five men reached before Cincinnati brought in closer Emilio Pagán to shut it down. On...

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