Author: Kai Chang

Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga is ‘Extremely Available’ in Trade

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Jeff Passan, Kodai Senga is considered “extremely available” in a potential trade. Multiple league executives have indicated that the team is actively shopping the right-hander as they look to overhaul their rotation. Latest Mets News There was a whole lot more Mets news on Tuesday: Edwin Díaz was one of nine players to decline the qualifying...

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Morning Briefing: Stearns Pencils in Baty at Third Base

Good morning, Mets fans!’ On Tuesday, David Stearns met with reporters ahead of the GM meetings in Las Vegas. Here’s a summary of his key comments: Top-30 prospect Carson Benge will come into spring training “with a chance to make our team,” said Stearns. Benge, who turns 23 next year, is officially in contention for an Opening Day outfield job after a fast-track 2025 campaign....

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Clase, Ortiz Officially Indicted in Pitch-Rigging Scheme

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have indicted Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz on charges alleging their involvement in a conspiracy to manipulate bets on pitches thrown during official games. Ortiz was arrested earlier Sunday in Boston, while the status of Clase, a three-time All-Star closer who had been on non-disciplinary paid leave since July, remains in question as...

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Free Agent Profile: Munetaka Murakami, 1B/3B

Munetaka Murakami Position(s): 3B/1B B/T: L/R Age: 25 (02/02/2000) 2025 Traditional Stats (Central League): 56 G, 224 PA, .273/.379/.663/1.043, 51 H, 7 2B, 22 HR, 47 RBI, 32 BB, 64 SO 2025 Advanced Stats (Central League): 210 wRC+, 14.3% BB%, 28.6% K%, .279 BABIP, .462 wOBA Rundown The arrival of Munetaka Murakami to Major League Baseball through the posting system marks one of the most...

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Morning Briefing: Shane Bieber Will Remain a Blue Jay

Good morning, Mets fans! In some surprising news, right-hander Shane Bieber has opted into his contract with the Blue Jays for 2026, as first reported by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. The 30-year-old will forgo the open market and a $4 million buyout in favor of a $16 million salary for next season. Bieber recorded a 3.57 ERA over 40 1/3 regular-season innings and followed that up with a...

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