Updated Post – Sept. 20 Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the latest word is that Craig Counsell will manage in 2024. It had been previously reported/speculated by many that the pending free agent manager might take the year off to be with his family. Heyman notes that it could become a bidding war between Counsell’s current team, the Brewers, and the Mets that will be...
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The Ronny Mauricio train isn’t slowing down! The 22-year-old started his MLB career with a bang two weeks ago, roping a 117-mph double in his first at-bat. Since then, he’s slashed singles and a go-ahead double Monday night. But on Tuesday, Mauricio launched his first career home run. Ronny Mauricio just LAUNCHED his first major league homer. pic.twitter.com/HDvky0D98r —...
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Mets right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco was placed on the injured list with a fractured finger, per the Mets. Reliever Sam Coonrod was called up in his place. The 36-year-old reportedly hurt the finger–the pinkie on his right hand–on Sunday when working out in the weight room. The typical recovery time for this injury is four-to-six weeks, meaning Carrasco’s season is...
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Pete Alonso is one of the best power hitters of his generation, and he’s building his case for being the best Mets power hitter ever. In Sunday’s 6-3 win over the Mariners, Pete Alonso slugged his 40th and 41st home runs of the season. It was his 19th career multi-homer game, and it gave him his third 40-home run season. That’s as many as the rest of the Mets in team history...
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By Scott Engel, The Game Day Mets first base coach Wayne Kirby was willing to talk to me about his success as a Fantasy Football player, but first, he wanted to make sure I knew who I was addressing. “You’re talking to who?” he asked me with a big smile. I reaffirmed that I knew I was speaking with the defending champion of the Mets Fantasy Football team league. “You’re right about that!” Kirby...
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