Author: Michael Mayer

From the Glacier Range Riders to the New York Mets

To begin the month of June last year, right-handed pitcher Jonathan Pintaro was pitching for the Glacier Range Riders in Kalispell, Montana. This June, he’s being promoted to the major leagues with the New York Mets. And a former Mets employee played a key role in Pintaro’s signing, according to the Mets scout who signed him, Jaymie Bane. “I always say Indy Ball is contacts and...

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Maine’s Own Cooper Flagg Set to Make History

Cooper Flagg’s football coach, Eric Rowell, remembers watching the talented youngster dominate at a young age. “Cooper was always playing two or three year levels up. In third grade, he was playing at a sixth-grade level and excelling,” Rowell said. “He was dunking and playing above the rim in middle school, but his competition wasn’t great. He was dominating, but...

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FOCO Releases New York Mets Sports Illustrated Cover Bobblehead

Elevate your collection with the ultimate Mets triple threat! FOCO has just unveiled a stunning addition to their iconic bobblehead series: the Pete Alonso, Juan Soto, & Francisco Lindor New York Mets “The Mets Collection” Sports Illustrated Cover Bobblehead! Inspired by the electrifying Sports Illustrated cover, this collectible captures all three superstars in dynamic detail,...

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Justin Hagenman Will Pitch Friday For Mets

Mike Puma of the New York Post reports the New York Mets are bringing up right-hander Justin Hagenman to pitch on Friday. Hagenman is expected to be the bulk pitcher vs. the Phillies, whether as the starter or out of the bullpen. Hagenman, 28, pitched well in his major league debut for the Mets on April 16. He allowed only one run in 3 1/3 innings with four strikeouts. Hagenman has also pitched...

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Struggles Continue for Francisco Alvarez

The 2025 regular season got off to a rough start for Francisco Alvarez before it even started. A fractured left hamate bone in March delayed Alvarez’s start to the season, leaving folks wondering if he would hit for power when he returned. Alvarez started his rehab assignment one day shy of a month after his surgery, and returned to major league action six weeks after. Since his return on...

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