Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: Cardinals Sign Brandon Crawford

Good morning, Mets fans! The Cardinals are signing longtime Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford to a major league deal. The 37-year-old Crawford is expected to be the backup to rookie Masyn Winn while Tommy Edman recovers from wrist surgery. Crawford endured the worst year of his career in 2023, posting a weak .587 OPS and -1.3 rWAR. He finishes his Giants tenure as a three-time All-Star,...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Could Be Favorites For Juan Soto In 2025

Good morning, Mets fans! Bob Nightengale of USA Today mentioned that the Mets not only are expected to “strongly pursue” but could be the favorites to sign Juan Soto in the 2024-25 offseason. It’s widely expected that the 25-year-old star outfielder will hit free agency after the 2024 season. Latest Mets News Francisco Álvarez collected two hits, including a two-run homer, as...

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Morning Briefing: Brewers Re-Sign Brandon Woodruff

Good morning, Mets fans! The Brewers agreed to re-sign Brandon Woodruff to a two-year contract on Sunday. Milwaukee non-tendered the two-time All-Star earlier in the offseason and he’s expected to miss the 2024 season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Woodruff only pitched in 67 innings for the Brewers in 2023, posting a strong 2.28 ERA with 74 strikeouts. Latest Mets News Carlos Mendoza...

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Morning Briefing: Starling Marte Prefers to Play Field Rather Than DH

Good morning, Mets fans! Starling Marte told reporters that he and Carlos Mendoza haven’t yet discussed what his playing time will look like during the season. Marte said he prefers to stick in right field as opposed to having to take regular reps as the team’s designated hitter. “I want to be on the field all the time, that’s what I like,” Marte said. “Help...

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Morning Briefing: Jorge Soler to Sign with Giants

Good morning, Mets fans! Jorge Soler will reportedly sign a three-year deal the San Francisco Giants, according to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser. There’s no word on the money attached to Soler yet, though Slusser says the “annual average value is likely to be in the $12-17 million range based on recent signings.” With Soler’s signing, J.D. Martinez...

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