Despite the bitter end to the season, 2022 was still a special year for the Mets. The team won 101 games and made the postseason for the first time since 2016. It saw dozens of unforgettable moments and outstanding individual performances from players like Pete Alonso, Max Scherzer, Jeff McNeil, and Edwin Díaz. Still, there is a sense of unfinished business around the Mets as they enter 2023....
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Baseball Prospectus released their PECOTA projections for the 2023 season, and the algorithm is bullish on the Mets chances this upcoming season. The latest model projects the Mets to win 95.8 games, which is more than five games clear of the Braves (90.6), and six of the Phillies (89.8) in the National League East. The Mets are third overall and second in the NL in projected win total in MLB...
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The MLB season is only 50 days away, and with that will come some brand new rules the league is rolling out for the 2023 season. As a refresher, here are the three big changes we will be seeing this upcoming season. Pitch Timer To help increase pace of play, MLB will implement a 30-second timer between batters and a shorter time limit between pitches. Pitchers must now begin their motion 15...
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Carlos Beltrán is a controversial figure around baseball due to his role in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, but the Mets clearly believe the pros of bringing him onboard outweigh the cons. It was reported earlier this week that Beltrán will be joining the Mets front office as a special assistant to Billy Eppler. This comes three years after Beltrán’s short stint as Mets manager...
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The 2023 World Baseball Classic is set to begin next month, and while the event is a unique and exciting one for the players and fans, it may cause some MLB managers to lose sleep. Buck Showalter will be one of the managers hit hardest by the WBC this spring, as up to a dozen Mets may end up participating in the event (full rosters will be revealed on Thursday evening). Updated list of Mets WBC...
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