Author: Michael Garaffa

Morning Briefing: Angels Agree To Cancel Stadium Deal

Good morning, Mets fans! The Angels have agreed to accept Anaheim’s cancellation of their deal with Angel Stadium. Bill Shaikin of The Los Angeles Times reported Friday. They are still looking to engage in further negotiations. The Mets, meanwhile, played their first of three games against the Philadelphia Phillies at home this weekend, as they held on to win a close one. The Mets were up...

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Morning Briefing: Bartolo Colon Hoping To Receive Opportunity From Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! MLB Insider Héctor Gómez reported that Bartolo Colon is working hard hoping to receive an opportunity from the Mets. Colon hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2018 with the Rangers, and last pitched for the Mets in 2016. He is 48 years old. The Mets, meanwhile, were snowed out in Colorado Friday, leading to another doubleheader on Saturday. The first game is...

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Morning Briefing: James McCann Out Long-Term

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets dropped a close one Friday, as they lost 2-1 to the Mariners. Max Scherzer did his thing, as he threw seven brilliant innings, allowing one run on three hits while striking out six. However, the Mets gave Scherzer the Jacob deGrom treatment, as they managed to only score one run on five hits over the course of the ballgame. This was the first time the Mets have...

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Chasen Shreve Has Been A Pleasant Surprise

The Mets made quite the gamble this past winter by passing on Aaron Loup, and letting him sign with the Los Angeles Angels. Loup had a career year in 2021 with the Mets. He finished the season with a 0.95 ERA over 65 games and cashed that into $17 million contract over two years. The Mets opted to not pursue top lefty arms on the market in Andrew Chafin, Jake Diekman, and Brad Hand. Instead,...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Return To Action After Rainout

Good morning Mets fans! The Mets’ game against the Phillies Friday was postponed due to rain. There will be a doubleheader in Philadelphia on August 20. It will be a split admission doubleheader, where the first game begins at 1:05 p.m. ET, and the second game will be at 7:15 p.m. The Mets hope to play Saturday in Game 2 of the series, as Kyle Gibson will take on Max Scherzer, the matchup...

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