Author: Rafael González

Mauricio, Benge Aiming For Opening Day Roster

The New York Mets pummeled the Miami Marlins Monday night, 9-0. While the pitching limited Miami to five hits, it was the offense led by two potential Opening Day rosterees who stole the show. Former top prospect Ronny Mauricio collected two hits during the exhibition and added his third walk of the spring. Mauricio, who’s fighting for playing time, exhibited a more patient approach at the plate...

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Clay Holmes, Prepping for WBC, Delivers First Spring Outing

The New York Mets secured their second victory of the spring Monday afternoon, edging out the reigning American League champions Toronto Blue Jays, 4–3. While relief top prospect Ryan Lambert’s dominance was an exciting highlight, Clay Holmes got his first action of the spring before departing for the World Baseball Classic, which starts next week. The righty made his first start of the spring...

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2026 NL East Positional Rankings: Shortstop

We wrap up our 2026 National League East positional rankings with the division’s shortstops. First Base Second Base Third Base Catcher Bullpen Starting Rotation Right Field Center Field Manager Left Field The NL East boasts an interesting mix at shortstop in 2026.  With two of the best in the game at the top, a couple of guys in their mid-20s looking to take a leap, and a slick fielding...

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Trade Profile: Kris Bubic, SP

Kris Bubic, SP Position: SP B/T: L/L Age: 28 (08/19/1997) 2025 Traditional Stats: 20 G, 116.1 IP, 2.55 ERA, 1.178 WHIP, 116 SO, 39 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 161 ERA+, 24.4 K%, 8.2 BB%, 3.15 xERA, 2.89 FIP, 3.63 xFIP, 3.3 fWAR, 3.1 bWAR While the Kansas City Royals are coming off back-to-back winning seasons and have the best shortstop in baseball under contract for another five years, they still...

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Trade Profile: Tarik Skubal, SP

Position: SP B/T: R/L Age: 29 (11/20/1996) 2025 Traditional Stats: 31 G, 195.1 IP, 2.21 ERA, 0.891 WHIP, 241 SO, 33 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 187 ERA+, 32.2 K%, 4.4 BB%, 2.72 xERA, 2.45 FIP, 2.66 xFIP, 6.6 fWAR Early this off-season, reports surfaced that the Detroit Tigers offered ace Tarik Skubal an extension after their surprise 2024 Wild Card run. The offer was reported to be a four-year, $80...

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