Author: Michael Logan

Morning Briefing: Rachel Balkovec To Manage Yankees’ Low-A Team

Good morning, Mets fans! Rachel Balkovec, who was hired by the Yankees as a minor league hitting coach in 2019, will serve as the manager for the Low-A Tampa Tarpons next season, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. Latest Mets News The Padres denied the Mets permission to interview Ryan Flaherty for their bench coach opening, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Cincinnati Reds...

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Morning Briefing: Buck Showalter To Visit St. Lucie Before Spring Training

Good morning, Mets fans! One thing I heard today, Buck Showalter is planning a visit to Port St. Lucie ahead of spring training because he's never been to the Mets complex and wants to check out the place for himself. — Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) January 4, 2022 Mets manager Buck Showalter plans to visit the team’s spring training facility in Port St. Lucie prior to the report date...

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Morning Briefing: 22 Years Ago, Mets Release Bobby Bonilla

Good morning, Mets fans! On this date in Mets history, the Mets released someone who you may have heard of — and who many haven’t forgotten about. Latest Mets News Donovan Mitchell always showing love to the Mets pic.twitter.com/kEy7nC578V — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) January 2, 2022 Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell was sporting some Mets gear recently. 1/365: JT Ginn (a...

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Morning Briefing: Shohei Ohtani Named AP Male Athlete Of The Year

Good morning, Mets fans! BREAKING: Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar for the Los Angeles Angels, is the AP Male Athlete of Year. by @gregbeacham https://t.co/7WhKrsdbau — AP Sports (@AP_Sports) December 28, 2021 After a season unlike any other, Angels star Shohei Ohtani was named the 2021 AP Male Athlete Of The Year on Tuesday. Let’s get into the briefing of another lockout day,...

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Morning Briefing: OTD in 2001, Mets Trade For Mo Vaughn

Good morning, Mets fans! It was a quiet Boxing Day. However, a certain Met is working on his golf game as he prepares for the season, and it’s the 20th anniversary of a notable trade in Mets history. Let’s get into this morning’s briefing. Latest Mets News Jacob Resnick of SNY dug deep into what makes Mets relief pitcher Jake Reed a valuable piece out of the bullpen. My new...

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