Author: Ryan Finkelstein

Theo Epstein Discusses ‘Inevitable’ Transition From the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs season ended in a disappointing fashion last week, as the underdog Miami Marlins swept them out of the Wild Card round. Chicago had a fine season, making the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six years and taking home their third NL Central division crown during that span. Looking at the future of the Cubs organization, there is some questions about who will be leading the...

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Is It Time To Move on From J.D. Davis?

Through Brodie Van Wagenen’s tumultuous two-year tenure as the Mets general manager, New York has found themselves on the wrong side of a lot of trades. Yet one the deal that was been widely applauded by fans has been the trade with the Houston Astros that brought J.D. Davis to Queens. Davis came to the Mets as a career .194 hitter, having struggled mightily during his first few stints at...

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Five Mets Storylines To Watch This Offseason

The New York Mets are about to have an offseason to remember, as we witness the changing of the guard from the Wilpon era of Mets baseball to Steve Cohen’s ownership of the team. After a strong campaign in 2019, the Mets finished last in the NL East and are in need of some big additions if they want to compete next season. Here are some of the biggest storylines to watch this offseason. 1....

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Dellin Betances Activated Off Injured List, Oswalt Optioned

The New York Mets have activated reliever Dellin Betances off the injured list for tonight’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays, with Corey Oswalt being optioned to the alternate site as the corresponding move. Betances was placed on the IL on August 30th with right lat tightness and has been working out of the alternate site in Brooklyn ever since. Now the 32-year-old comes of the IL to...

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Atlantic League to Become First ‘Partner League’ of MLB

Major League Baseball has reached an agreement with the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) to make them the first ‘Partner League’ to the MLB. This partnership allows the ALPB to continue to be the testing grounds for new rules and initiatives that could change the way the game of baseball looks at the highest level. According to a statement that was released on the...

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