Author: Rob Piersall

MLB Rumor Roundup: Brewers, Dodgers Leading Machado Sweepstakes

Good afternoon, Mets fans. With the trade season practically upon us and a move to be struck potentially any day, here is our first rumor round up of the season. *** According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers are currently the top two suitors in the Manny Machado sweepstakes, and up to seven teams are in talks about trading for the slugger. Machado,...

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Mets Promote 2018 First Round Pick Jarred Kelenic to Kingsport

The Mets are promoting their 2018 first round pick, outfielder Jarred Kelenic, to Kingsport of the Appalachian League. Kelenic, 19 this month, started his professional career with the Gulf Coast League Mets of the Rookie League, where he hit a robust .413/.451/.609 with one homer and nine RBI. While he was superb against right-handed pitching in his time with the GCL Mets (1.029 OPS), what was...

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Syndergaard Fires Strong Outing For Cyclones, Talks Trade Rumors

Mets’ right-hander Noah Syndergaard pitched in a competition setting for the first time since May on Sunday as he took the hill for Short-A Brooklyn. Syndergaard, 25, has been sidelined with a strained finger ligament that has flared up several times since he’s been on the disabled list, but he told reporters after his outing on Sunday that he didn’t have any issues....

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Syndergaard Punches Out Seven Over Five Innings For Brooklyn

New York Mets’ right-hander Noah Syndergaard toed the rubber for Short-A Brooklyn on Sunday, tossing five innings of one-run ball while striking out seven. In his first inning of work, Syndergaard yielded a walk and a base hit, and surrendered one run off a wild pitch. However, he struck out one in the frame. The next inning, the flamethrower induced a ground ball to first for an easy out,...

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Ricco Has Confidence In Manager Mickey Callaway

Mets manager Mickey Callaway has endured a roller coaster like season, but interim general manager John Ricco gave him a vote of confidence on Friday. While former general manager Sandy Alderson, who stepped down from his role last month due to health concerns, was the one who hired Callaway, Ricco said he was a big part of bringing him aboard. “My perspective hasn’t changed at all,” Ricco said...

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