Major League Baseball has announced a series of rule changes to go into effect for the 2020 season. Some of the proposed rule changes include: Injured List increased from 10 to 15 days Assignment to the minor leagues increased from 10 to 15 days Maximum of 13 pitchers on the Major League roster Position players are not permitted to pitch unless very specific circumstances are met Relievers must...
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With Travis d’Arnaud finally getting behind the plate this Spring Training, the Mets are in a position where they are going to have to decide between him and Devin Mesoraco for the backup catcher position. There are legitimate arguments for both players, which will make the Mets decision on this front all the more difficult. It’s an important decision as well. With Wilson...
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When Brodie Van Wagenen took over as the General Manager, he preached he was going to take the best 25 players up north regardless of service time issues, which was an indication Pete Alonso may well be getting the first base job. While he has been steadfast in that, there was a debate whether that was going to happen because that is not how Major League teams operate. There are countless...
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Recently, Major League Baseball and the Atlantic League have formed a partnership wherein MLB can test rule changes in the Atlantic League over the course of their 63 game season. Today, the first set of rule changes have been announced. As reported by Baseball America, those rule changes include: Computer assisted strike zone No mound visits by players other than pitching changes/injury...
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Mets middle infielder Luis Guillorme had a rough rookie season with the team. While receiving sporadic at-bats and playing time, he’d struggle at the plate hitting .209/.284/.239 (53 wRC+). This left Guillorme something to prove in 2019. Guillorme has noticeably put work in this offseason. So far this Spring, Guillorme’s hard work this offseason is translating to quality...
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