Jacob deGrom is going to opt-out of the remainder of his contract with the Mets to become a free agent once the World Series is over despite missing significant time during the 2022 season. One rival told Jon Heyman of the New York Post that the Texas Rangers will “pony up” for the star pitcher. Down the stretch for the Mets, deGrom had an uncharacteristic 6.00 ERA over his final...
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The final series of the 2022 season is here, the best-of-7 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros begins on Friday night. Here are the picks from our staff! James Villani Winner: Astros in 6 MVP Yordan Alvarez The Phillies Cinderella run has to end at some point right? The Astros, unlike other teams, should take advantage of the Phillies’ third and fourth pitching...
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Sporting News announced their 2022 Major League Baseball Awards on Thursday afternoon including Player of the Year, Comeback Players of the Year, Rookies of the Year, and Managers of the Year. New York Mets manager Buck Showalter was named the National League Manager of the Year by his peers. The winners are chosen by a survey of MLB players, managers, and executives. This is the fourth time...
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Louisville Slugger announced the finalists for the 2022 Silver Slugger Awards on Thursday with five players from the New York Mets being nominated. Five Mets are finalists, but they are up for six awards because Jeff McNeil is a finalist at second base and utility. Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, Starling Marte, and Francisco Lindor are the other Mets’ finalists. Silver Slugger Award winners...
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The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday that David Stearns is stepping down as Brewers president of baseball operations and will remain in an advisory role to ownership and baseball operations. Matt Arnold will move into the lead role overseeing baseball operations. Brewers’ owner Mark Attanasio in a statement: “Our discussions about his long-term plans have always been open and...
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