The odds of making the major leagues are slim, but don’t tell the Molina brothers that. The Molina’s, consisting of Bengie (43), Jose (42) and Yadier (35) is considered one of baseball’s royal families. Not only did the trio of siblings make it to the majors, but all three played at least a dozen years in the majors, won at least two World Series and played the same position:...
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Roster battles are always a fun aspect of spring training when clubs are evaluating such decisions as who will be the fifth starter in the rotation, the backup infielder/outfielder and who to carry as the final bullpen arm. These decisions can come down to the final day of spring, where players are hoping to see their name added to the 25-man roster. For these hopeful players, hearing their name...
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The date was October 4, 1999. The New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds were getting set to embark on a Game 163, to decide who would be the National League wild card. After losing seven straight games in late September, the club clawed back in winning five of their last six, which tied the Reds’ record of 96-66. Luckily for the Mets, the arm they turned to for this crucial play-in game was a...
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To say that Drew Smith – the right-handed relief prospect acquired by the Mets in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for Lucas Duda – had an eventful 2017 season wouldn’t bring proper commendation to what he accomplished. Not only did Smith, 24, appear in a career-best 42 games, posting a 1.65 ERA over 60 innings of work while striking out nearly nine batters per-nine-innings,...
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Among all-time New York Mets relief pitchers, only four have posted the following stats in a season: 8 or more wins ERA+ of 120 or greater Opposing batting average below .200 Strikeouts-per-nine of 7.0 or greater Tug McGraw (twice), Skip Lockwood, Jesse Orosco and Pat Mahomes. Mahomes, 47, pitched two seasons with the Mets in 1999 and 2000, appearing in several different roles such as long man...
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