Author: Patrick Glynn

What Would Extending Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil Look Like?

One of the biggest problems with the Mets’ front office turnover over the last three offseasons is the inability to lock up any of their homegrown players to long-term deals before they hit free agency. Brandon Nimmo and Seth Lugo will test the market this year, Noah Syndergaard, Michael Conforto and Zack Wheeler have done the same previously with varying success. But now with Billy Eppler...

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Feinsand: Dodgers “Serious Players” for Judge; Betts Could Play Second

As the Yankees season ended Sunday, the Aaron Judge rumor mill soon got underway. Judge said immediately after the season ended that “we’ll see what happens” with regards to his free agency. “I’ve been clear about that since I first wore the pinstripes,” he said. Now, new reporting from MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand says that the Los Angeles Dodgers could be...

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Mike Vasil Blanks Solar Sox in Arizona Fall League

Mike Vasil made his third appearance (second start) for the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League, shutting down the Mesa Solar Sox over four innings. Vasil retired the first six batters he faced with three strikeouts and a couple fly outs before running into trouble in the third. A single, fielder’s choice and single put men on first and second with one out, but the 22-year-old was able...

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Analyzing the 2023 Starting Pitching Free Agent Market

The Mets’ biggest need this offseason is pitching. Jacob deGrom will opt out of his deal, Chris Bassitt will likely decline his 2023 option, Taijuan Walker will do the same, and the bullpen will likely see above 50% turnover with Edwin Diaz, Seth Lugo, Trevor May, Mychal Givens and others all entering free agency. So who is available for the Mets to sign? We’ll do more in-depth looks...

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MLB Playoffs Game Thread: ALCS Game 5 & NLDS Game 1

The MLB playoffs continues Tuesday night after a one-day break thanks to weather. The deciding Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians was postponed Monday night due to weather, and they’ll make the game up Tuesday at 4:07 p.m. The Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres will follow the game with an 8:03 p.m. start time for the regularly...

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