Author: Michael Mayer

Report: Cohen’s Bid Approved by MLB’s Owners Committee

According to Sportico, Steve Cohen’s bid to buy the Mets franchise has been approved by Major League Baseball’s ownership committee. The billionaire is now one step closer to becoming the majority owner of the Mets. Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the committee voted 7-1 to approve Cohen. Next up is the eight-owner executive committee and then finally all 30 owners...

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Championship Series Thread: Rays and Braves Look to Punch Ticket

The Astros stayed alive on Thursday night thanks to a walk-off home run by Carlos Correa. George Springer also homered in the game for Houston, his 19th in the postseason (tied for fourth in MLB history). The Braves moved within one game of the World Series after a 10-2 win over the Dodgers on Thursday. Braves’ outfielder Marcell Ozuna had two home runs and four RBIs. Houston Astros vs...

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Championship Series Thread: Dodgers Look to Even Up Series

The Dodgers made history on Wednesday when they scored 11 runs in the first inning capped by a Max Muncy grand slam. LA hit five home runs in their 15-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. The second game of the night was much closer as the Astros stayed alive with a 4-3 win over the ways. Astros’ starter Zack Greinke tossed six innings of two-run ball with seven strikeouts. Houston’s...

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MLB Trade Rumors Releases Mets’ 2021 Arbitration Projections

The Mets enter what fans hope will be an exciting offseason with 13 arbitration eligible players, the second most in the majors. MLB Trade Rumors released their projections for all arbitration eligible players on Thursday, Of the 13, left-hander Steven Matz, right-hander Robert Gsellman,  and outfielder Guillermo Heredia look like the most vulnerable to being non-tendered. Matz is coming off his...

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Steve Cohen Will Commit $2.85 Million Towards Helping Citi Field Workers

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Steve Cohen has committed to helping Citi Field workers when he is approved as the new owner of the New York Mets. The billionaire Cohen worked out a a deal with three unions to pay seasonal Citi Field workers – janitors, security guards, and food service workers for example – $500 a month during the offseason. Seasonal stadium workers...

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