Author: Rafael González

2025 Report Card: Francisco Alvarez, C

Francisco Alvarez Player Data: Age: 23 (11/19/2001)  B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 76 G, 277 PA, .256/.339/.447/.787, 63 H, 12 2B, 11 HR, 32 RBI, 32 R, 27 BB, 73 SO Advanced Stats: 122 OPS+, 124 wRC+, 26.4% K%, 9.7% BB%, .321 BABIP, .333 xwOBA, 1.8 fWAR, 2.1 bWAR 2025 Salary: $795,000 GRADE: B- 2025 REVIEW El Troll’s 2025 can be succinctly labeled as a mixed bag. It was a year filled with injuries,...

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Mets Add Lefty On Minor League Deal

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the New York Mets have agreed to a minor league deal with 30-year-old lefty Joe Jacques. The New Jersey native will receive a major league camp invite and could earn a pro-rated $800,000 if he’s called up to the bigs.  Originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 33rd round of the 2018 draft, Jacques last appeared in an MLB game for the Diamondbacks...

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2025 Report Card: Francisco Lindor, SS

Francisco Lindor Player Data: Age: 31 (11/14/1993)  B/T: S/R Primary Stats: 160 G, 732 PA, .267/.346/.466/.811, 172 H, 35 2B, 31 HR, 86 RBI, 117 R, 31 SB, 65 BB, 131 SO Advanced Stats: 129 OPS+, 129 wRC+, 17.9% K%, 8.9% BB%, .288 BABIP, .355 xwOBA, 6.3 fWAR, 5.8 bWAR 2025 Salary: $34.15 million GRADE: B+ 2025 REVIEW Through his first decade in the majors, Francisco Lindor has been the...

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NL Wild Card Update: Mets Remain in Control of Their Own Destiny

The Mets’ victory Tuesday night over the Chicago Cubs was their largest comeback of the season. Unfortunately, the 2025 Mets continue to keep their fans on edge. After their inspiring win in the first game at Wrigley, they dropped a clunker Wednesday night by a score of 10-3.  Jonah Tong, looking every bit like the rookie who only made two starts in Triple-A, lasted for just two innings...

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NL Wild Card Update: Mets Regain Control of Their Own Destiny

As many foresaw back in early June, the Mets’ season is coming down to the wire. In what is proving to be a chaotic final week, New York regained control of their playoff destiny Tuesday night with a 9-7 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.  The Mets had fallen behind the Reds in the race for the final Wild Card spot on Sunday for the first time since April 5. While tied in the win-loss column...

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