Jon Heyman of MLB Network noted on a recent podcast that former Mets pitcher Matt Harvey had a tryout with the Blue Jays earlier in the offseason. The Blue Jays ultimately decided to pass on signing Harvey and he’s still currently a free agent. Harvey, 30, signed a one-year, $11 million guaranteed deal with the Angels for the 2019, but was released by them on July 21 after posting a 7.09...
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The New York Mets issued the following statement on Thursday: “We have been in regular communication with the medical professionals and public health authorities over the past several weeks. When news surfaced last night of the situation involving the Utah Jazz, we immediately contacted Donovan Mitchell Sr. to advise him not to report at our facility this morning. Upon learning today that...
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As the world deals with the coronavirus pandemic, the sports world is taking action with the NBA, MLS, and NHL among the organizations suspending their current seasons. Major League Baseball is now expected to suspend Grapefruit League play according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has asked local authorities to consider canceling or postponing all large gatherings....
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The New York Mets announced on Wednesday afternoon they’ve optioned right-handed pitcher Corey Oswalt to minor league camp and re-assigned left-handed pitcher David Peterson and right-handed pitcher Pedro Payano to minor league camp. Oswalt, 26, pitched well this spring allowing only one earned run in eight innings. In that span, he gave up eight hits, walked no one, and struck out six....
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The Mets tied the Miami Marlins by a score of 1-1 on Monday afternoon in Jupiter. The Mets’ offense was virtually silent once again, while pitching continued to shine. Pitching Walker Lockett started it off for the Mets, pitching three scoreless innings and racking up two strikeouts. The right-hander actually hit 95 MPH with his fastball multiple times in the outing. Seth Lugo took the fourth,...
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