In the days leading up to the 2025 Trade Deadline, David Stearns and the New York Mets had a clear priority: bolstering an overworked and quickly deteriorating bullpen. With Edwin Díaz back in elite form, the Mets’ clear weakness was the middle and late innings leading up to the ninth. It was too often that leads unraveled before Díaz could even reach the mound. When the Mets traded for...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Per The Athletic’s Will Sammon and Tim Britton, the Mets are actively shopping 31-year-old right-hander Paul Blackburn ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, despite him currently being on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement. Blackburn threw 87 pitches in his most recent rehab outing with Triple-A Syracuse, allowing just one earned run over six-plus...
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The Cleveland Guardians have placed All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase on administrative paid leave as part of Major League Baseball’s ongoing investigation into sports betting, as first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. Clase is now the second Guardians pitcher tied to the investigation, following right-hander Luis Ortiz, who was placed on leave earlier this month. Clase has been a key piece in...
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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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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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