Author: Michael Logan

Morning Briefing: Royals Sign Salvador Perez to Four-Year Extension

Good morning, Mets fans! The Kansas City Royals announced they have signed catcher Salvador Perez to a four-year contract worth $82 million, which could rise to $93.5 million if the team exercises a fifth-year option. Meanwhile, Metsmerized reported the latest on the Mets’ extension talks. The Mets will take on the Astros today at 1:05 p.m., and Joey Lucchesi will get the start on the...

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Morning Briefing: Maikel Franco Agrees to Deal With Orioles

Good morning, Mets fans! Third baseman Maikel Franco, who the Mets had their eyes on for a brief second, has agreed to a deal with the Orioles, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Let’s catch you up on everything else that happened yesterday around the Mets and MLB. Latest Mets News Per Justin Toscano of The Record, the lone Met who will be permitted into Clover Park today will be...

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Morning Briefing: Carlos Carrasco to Make Spring Debut This Week

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are back in action today as Jordan Yamamoto gets the start for New York, while Joe Ross will make his spring training debut for the Nationals. First pitch from south Florida is 1:05 PM. Latest Mets News Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reported Carlos Carrasco is slated to make his spring training debut sometime this week. Despite joining camp a week...

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Morning Briefing: Braves Sign Jake Lamb to One-Year Deal

Good morning, Mets fans! Let’s catch you up on all of the news around baseball as you start your week. Latest Mets News The Mets officially announced the signing of outfielder Kevin Pillar and they have designated Guillermo Heredia for assignment in order to make room on the 40-man roster. 👀 @Lindor12BC pic.twitter.com/ialwwaRIhb — New York Mets (@Mets) February 21, 2021 Shortstop...

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Morning Briefing: Former Met Jared Hughes Announces Retirement

Good morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Former Mets reliever Jared Hughes announced his retirement from baseball on Instagram. Hughes said his wife, Kelly, started her own estate planning law practice and he has decided the time is right to “hang up the cleats.” Hughes had 21 strikeouts, a 1.657 WHIP and a 4.84 ERA a season ago. The Mets announced they have signed left-handed...

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