The Mets started the day on a positive note by announcing they would retire Carlos Beltran’s No. 15 later this season. They ended the day with slightly more sour vibes, as Sean Manaea slogged through 2 2/3 ineffective innings against the Cardinals. MANAEA LABORS IN SECOND SPRING START The Mets’ lefty starter struggled from the get-go with a 28-pitch first inning, in which he gave up a...
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The DH position is fluid for most NL East teams, as it is for many teams around the league. Players will likely be rotating in and out of that spot throughout the season, but one thing is certain: Kyle Schwarber (spoiler alert) remains the clear-cut top DH in the division, and perhaps the second-best DH in baseball behind only Shohei Ohtani. Now that the suspense is gone, here are our NL East DH...
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Brandon Nimmo isn’t going to the Hall of Fame. He has never even made an All Star team. Nor did he really even had a signature postseason moment during his 10 year Mets career. But Nimmo will still go down as one of the most unique players in recent Mets history, a favorite of both fans and teammates alike. Whether or not you support the shocking trade of Nimmo to the Texas Rangers, it’s clear...
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GRADE: C 2024 REVIEW “I’m the architect of the team and I’m responsible for it.” David Stearns did not mince words when taking the blame for the Mets’ disappointing 2025 season. After rightfully getting so much credit for the Mets’ magical run to the NLCS in 2024, Stearns learned how things can change in a New York minute. While injuries and underperformance were certainly factors in...
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Player Data: Age: 25 (12/11/1999) B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 121 G, 463 PA, .233/.289/.413/.702, 99 H, 21 2B, 2 3B, 17 HR, 61 RBI, 44 R, 1 SB, 30 BB, 115 SO Advanced Stats: 97 OPS+, 97 wRC+, 24.8% K%, 6.5% BB%, .277 BABIP, .325 xwOBA, 0.4 fWAR, -0.2 bWAR 2025 Salary: $788,750 (arbitration eligible in 2027) GRADE: D+ 2025 REVIEW In a stunningly disappointing 2025 Mets season, Mark Vientos was one of...
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