There’s no question that one of (if not the biggest) needs for the 2019 New York Mets to be a contender is reworking the bullpen that has struggled for two straight seasons. The Mets bullpen ERA of 4.96 in 2018 was the second worst in team history with the 5.66 ERA of the 1962 bullpen being the only group worse. Luckily, for the Mets it’s a strong free agent class for relievers...
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Game 1 Cleveland Indians vs. Houston Astros, 2:05 p.m. ET (TBS) RHP Corey Kluber (20-7, 2.89) vs. RHP Justin Verlander (16-9, 2.52) A great pitching matchup kicks off what is sure to be a can’t miss series. Here’s your full coverage of the matchup. Game 2 (Brewers lead 1-0) Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4:15 p.m. ET (FS1) LHP Tyler Anderson (7-9, 4.55) vs. RHP Jhoulys...
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According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the New York Mets reached out to the Minnesota Twins in an attempt to interview Thad Levine for their general manager vacancy but he declined. Levine, 45, is currently working as the senior VP and general manager of the Twins, a position he’s held since November of 2016. The news comes only two days after it was reported that the Blue...
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On Wednesday, former New York Mets pitcher Frank Viola announced on Twitter he was leaving the organization after being the pitching coach for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in 2018 and eight seasons overall as a coach. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Binghamton hitting coach Val Pascucci, St. Lucie Mets pitching Marc Valdes and Kingsport Mets manager Sean Ratliff will not be returning to...
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MLB Pipeline finished their tinkering for the 2018 season and released an updated Top 100 MLB prospects list with four New York Mets included. The first Mets prospect on the list is 20-year-old shortstop Andres Gimenez at No. 55. The youngster slashed .281/.347/.409 in 122 games this season between the Advanced-A St. Lucie Mets and Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies. He also set a new career-high...
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