Author: Ross Bentley

Report: Mets Hoping to Bring Back Chris Bassitt

The Mets are “hoping for a return” of Chris Bassitt next season, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Passan reports that “behind-the-scenes action” could lead to Bassitt signing during baseball’s Winter Meetings that begin next week. Bassitt, who rejected the Mets’ one-year qualifying offer this offseason, lead the team with 181.1 IP  in 2022....

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Report: Mets Reached Out To Beltrán About Coaching Job

Although Carlos Beltrán never actually managed a game with the Mets, it’s clear the franchise still believes he could bring something valuable to the dugout. According to the New York Post’s Mike Puma, the Mets reached out to Beltrán about potentially joining the team’s coaching staff, but the former All-Star indicated he was not interested in that type of role with the club....

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Which Cap Would Carlos Beltrán Wear in the Hall of Fame?

Carlos Beltran is officially eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame, after being added to the 2023 BBWAA ballot earlier this week alongside some other former Mets like R.A. Dickey and Francisco Rodriguez. Beltrán is one of the more intriguing names to be added to the ballot, and his Hall of Fame candidacy is sure to stir up debate. Beltrán’s on-field numbers speak for themselves. He is one...

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Mets Sign Two Pitchers To Minor League Deals

The Mets announced on Wednesday they have signed right-handed pitcher Denyi Reyes and left-hand pitcher Zach Muckenhirn to minor league deals with invites to spring training. Reyes, 26, made his major league debut last season in three games with the Baltimore Orioles. He allowed two earned runs in 7.2 IP while striking out three batters and walking only one. In the minors last season, Reyes had...

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MLB Finds No Collusion Between Mets, Yankees on Aaron Judge

MLB has completed its investigation into possible collusion between the Mets and Yankees to suppress the free agency of superstar Aaron Judge and found “no basis for any claim of collusion” according to a report from Sean Gregory of TIME. The MLBPA declined to comment and could still choose to file a grievance, which would be heard by an independent arbitrator. Earlier this month,...

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