The Mets announced that David Peterson will start the team’s series finale against the Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. Peterson will take the place of Taijuan Walker, who was placed on the injured list earlier this week with right shoulder bursitis. Initially ticketed for Syracuse, the Mets summoned Peterson during their series with the Nationals after Edwin Díaz went on the bereavement...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Max Scherzer is set to make his first spring training start in orange and blue this afternoon against the Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium. There isn’t a television feed for this game, but it will be available on the Marlins’ radio network, WINZ. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. The Mets lost in their SNY opener Sunday and are 1-1 this spring training....
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The Cubs have agreed to a contract with infielder Jonathan Villar, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The switch-hitting Villar spent the 2021 season with the Mets. The Cubs will be the seventh MLB roster he’s been a part of. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that it’s a one-year deal worth $6 million. The deal also includes a mutual option for 2023 as well as performance bonuses. In his...
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In his first media appearance since 2020, Robinson Cano apologized to his teammates for taking performance-enhancing drugs. The 39-year-old admitted to his PED usage and said that he learned a lesson from this suspension. “I know what I needed last season was a lesson for myself, being at home, not being able to see my teammates. The best lesson you can have is learning a lesson from...
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The Mets’ bullpen is often considered one of the team’s biggest weaknesses. However, they have had some great seasons from relievers that seem to get overlooked. Whether they’re from journeymen or from guys who fell down the organizational depth chart, these five guys deserve recognition for these seasons they put together. LaTroy Hawkins, 2013 The 2013 Mets had very low...
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