Author: Marshall Field

Brodie Van Wagenen’s Journey to Mets’ GM

New York Mets’ general manager Brodie Van Wagenen is not a typical GM. From his ‘omnipresent’ style of managing to his “come and get us” bravado, Van Wagenen has taken New York by storm and with the retirement of David Wright, has become the face of a proud franchise. He will brashly proclaim to the nearest microphone the numerous virtues and deeds he accomplishes...

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MLB, MLBPA Nearing Deal For 26 Man Rosters in 2020

A deal is near between Major League Baseball and the Players Association that would allow active rosters to expand by one to 26 by the 2020 season according to the Associated Press. The deal would also include a commitment from both sides to discuss larger economic issues this year after Opening Day. As part of the agreement, there will be a maximum of 13 pitchers allowed on the roster until...

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Game Recap: Mets Fall 9-3 to Red Sox as Matz Struggles

  In a game that featured over two dozen hits, more shoddy fielding by the home team and some scintillating defensive plays by the visitors, the New York Mets lost to the Boston Red Sox, 9-3, at First Data Field. However, the main concern is on a hit by pitch to Met shortstop Amed Rosario that happened in the fifth inning by Red Sox pitcher Mike Shawaryn. Rosario was hit on the left hand...

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Al Leiter, John Franco Named Baseball Operation Advisers

The New York Mets have named Al Leiter as a baseball operations adviser for the club and will rejoin the Mets after a near 15 year absence. The team also announced that current Mets’ ambassador John Franco will have expanded duties as also serving as a baseball operations adviser as reported by Tim Britton of The Athletic. Met general manager Brodie Van Wagenen praised Leiter saying,...

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Game Recap: DeGrom, Rosario Shine as Mets Tame Tigers, 7-1

Using a strong pitching performance that only allowed six hits, the New York Mets defeated the Detroit Tigers, 7-1 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. The win puts the Mets over .500 for the spring at 4-3-1. Box Score The star of the day was undoubtedly starter Jacob deGrom. The 2018 Cy Young award winner pitched three innings yielding one hit, striking out four, throwing 39 pitches in his...

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