Author: Rob Piersall

Mets Announce Revised Spring Training Schedule

The New York Mets announced Friday that they have revised their Spring Training schedule, with all 24 exhibition games taking place in the month of March. The Mets will kick off their schedule with a 1:05 p.m. start against the Miami Marlins on Monday, March 1. Spring will conclude on Monday, March 29 with a 12:05 p.m. start against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Mets will face just four teams...

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Mets Trade Ali Sanchez to St. Louis Cardinals For Cash Considerations

The Mets have traded catcher Ali Sanchez to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations, the latter announced on Twitter Friday afternoon. Sanchez, 24, was designated for assignment by the Mets on Wednesday when the team acquired outfielder Khalil Lee from the Kansas City Royals as part of a three-way trade that also included the Boston Red Sox. The Venezuela native debuted with...

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MLB Announces New Minor League Teams and League Alignment

Major League Baseball announced on Friday the new Minor League teams and league alignment for the 2020 season. The New York Mets’ minor league affiliates and their new divisions will be as follows: Syracuse Mets (Triple-A East, Northeast division) Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Double-A Northeast, Northeast division) Brooklyn Cyclones (High-A East, North division) St. Lucie Mets (Low-A...

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MMO Exclusive: Former Met Chasen Bradford Ready to Play Ball

“You think I made it to the big leagues as a 35th round, senior sign, and Tommy John surgery is going to stop me? You’re crazy. Give me an opportunity and I’ll show what I have, just as I have before.” This is a tweet from former New York Mets right-hander, Chasen Bradford, who has been throwing six times a week this winter, waiting for his next opportunity in the majors....

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Citi Field to Become Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Site

Citi Field will become a mega COVID-19 vaccination site on a 24-hour basis from Wednesday’s through Saturday’s according to New York City councilmember Mark D. Levine. According to Levine, the appointments will consist of 50 percent for taxi drivers, delivery drivers and food service workers from anywhere in New York City, and 50 percent for residents of Queens in eligible...

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