Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: Eric Chávez Eyes MLB Managerial Gig

Good morning, Mets fans! In an interview with Mike Puma of the New York Post, Mets bench coach Eric Chávez said he hopes to manage an MLB team down the line. Chávez served as the team’s hitting coach last year, and Puma reports that there was a chance the Mets could’ve lost the 45-year-old to another organization had they not promoted him. “When I signed here, I told Buck that...

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Morning Briefing: DeGrom Talks to Post Following Strong Bullpen

Good morning, Mets fans! Max Scherzer struck out five, allowing three hits and one run over two innings, and the Mets rallied late to defeat the Nationals 6-2 on Sunday. Daniel Vogelbach and Mark Vientos both drove in runs with doubles, and Ronny Mauricio clocked a monstrous home run that traveled 450 feet. D.J. Stewart added a two-run single to cap off a three-run eighth inning. Jacob deGrom...

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Morning Briefing: Max Scherzer Expected to Start on Sunday

Good morning, Mets fans! Buck Showalter announced that Max Scherzer will likely make his spring training debut on Sunday against the Nationals. The 38-year-old threw a live batting practice session yesterday afternoon. The Mets open their Grapefruit League slate on Saturday with a split-squad doubleheader against the Astros and Marlins, with Denyi Reyes and José Butto expected to start those...

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Morning Briefing: MLB Creates “Economic Reform” Committee

Good morning, Mets fans! Evan Drellich of The Athletic reported Sunday that Major League Baseball has created an “economic reform” committee in the wake of Steve Cohen’s spending habits and Bally Sports’ financial struggles. The committee will be made up exclusively of team owners, and Rob Manfred says this is for the owners to talk amongst each other about how they see...

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Morning Briefing: Nestor Cortes Jr. Withdraws From World Baseball Classic

Good morning and happy Valentine’s Day, Mets fans! Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes Jr. has withdrawn from the World Baseball Classic after he recently tweaked his hamstring. The 2022 All-Star was expected to lead Team USA’s rotation alongside Clayton Kershaw, Brady Singer, and Miles Mikolas. With Cortes out of the picture, Adam Wainwright and Kyle Freeland will be expected to play...

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