Author: Kai Chang

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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Report: Mets Interested in Danny Coulombe

According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the Mets are reportedly interested in Minnesota Twins left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe as they look to bolster their bullpen ahead of the 2025 trade deadline. With both A.J. Minter and Danny Young out for the season, New York has spent the past two months patching together lefty relief innings using journeymen and minor league depth. Although...

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Mets 2025 First Half Report Card: Outfielders

Among Mets outfielders, two positions have clearly stood out. Both corner outfielders rank among the league’s best at their respective spots. Juan Soto is tied for seventh in fWAR among primary right fielders, while Brandon Nimmo is tied for sixth among primary left fielders. Mets center fielders haven’t been as bad as you might expect. This season, Tyrone Taylor, Jeff McNeil, and Jose Siri have...

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