Author: Kai Chang

Morning Briefing: Soto Holds First Press Conference as a Met

Good morning, Mets fans! Juan Soto held his first press conference as a member of the New York Mets on Tuesday! Watch Soto’s full introduction here. When asked if he had spoken with any of his former Yankee teammates, Soto dismissed the idea, saying, “I haven’t talked to any of those guys.” Additionally, Soto’s agent Scott Boras, known for his wordplay, also...

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Morning Briefing: Nolan Arenado Reportedly Willing To Join Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! On Monday, Cardinals president of baseball operations stated that he would attempt to trade Nolan Arenado this season. By Tuesday, more details emerged regarding Arenado’s wish list in the event of a potential trade, which now seems increasingly likely. Arenado’s goal is to join a winning team, according to his agent Joel Wolfe. “…Let’s try and find a...

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Free Agent Profile: Ryne Stanek, RP

Ryne Stanek, RP Position: RP B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 33 (07/26/1991) 2024 Traditional Stats: 63 G, 55 1/3 IP, 4.88 ERA, 1.319 WHIP, 7-3, 67 SO, 25 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 78 ERA+, 27.8% K%, 10.4% BB%, 3.46 xERA, 4.14 FIP, 4.18 xFIP, 0.0 fWAR Rundown Ryne Stanek broke into the majors in 2017 with the Tampa Bay Rays, and was generally decent in the late 2010s, pitching to a 3.80 ERA over 163...

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Morning Briefing: Boras Says Soto Signing is Not Imminent

Good morning, Mets fans! There’s been some misinformation floating around social media, but Juan Soto’s agent Scott Boras clarified that Soto has “begun the process of eliminating teams,” and his signing isn’t imminent. Additionally, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic learned that bidding for the star slugger has reached $600 million. Latest Mets News Some awards given...

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Free Agent Profile: Aroldis Chapman, RP

Aroldis Chapman, RP Position: RP B/T: L/L Age: 36 (02/28/1988) 2024 Traditional Stats: 68 G, 61 2/3 IP, 3.79 ERA, 1.346 WHIP, 5-5, 98 SO, 39 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 111 ERA+, 37% K%, 14.7% BB%, 2.96 xERA, 3.04 FIP, 3.14 xFIP, 1.1 fWAR Rundown Aroldis Chapman is known for firing a 105.8-mile-per-hour fastball in 2010 when he was just 22 years old—the fastest pitch ever recorded in MLB history. He...

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