Author: Tim Ryder

Report: MLB Proposes 154-Game Schedule, Universal DH Included

Updated 2:54 PM EST Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times confirms that Major League Baseball’s below-referenced proposal to the Players’ Association includes the adoption of the universal designated hitter for the 2021 season. Per Shaikin, confirming Brown’s report below, MLBPA union representatives and MLB players are discussing the league’s proposal this weekend....

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Sherman: Mets Not Involved in Nolan Arenado Trade Discussions

Updated 11:15 EST Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mets are not currently one of the teams in the Nolan Arenado sweepstakes. Mets Team President Sandy Alderson has mentioned third base as a position the Mets could upgrade this offseason. As it stands, J.D. Davis would currently be the Mets starter most days at third base. With Luis Guillorme as another option at the position....

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In Steven Matz’s Departure, Joey Lucchesi’s Time Arrives

With the trade of Steven Matz to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, the New York Mets now presumably turn to left-hander Joey Lucchesi to fill that gap in the back of the team’s rotation. Acquired in a three-team deal with the Padres and Pirates earlier this offseason, the 27-year-old former fourth-round draft pick is an intriguing player. With four years of team control to his name...

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Mets Will Be in Attendance for Jake Arrieta’s Workout

Per Andy Martino of SNY, the New York Mets will be in attendance for right-hander Jake Arrieta’s workout for interested teams in Austin, Texas on Friday. Arrieta, 34, is far removed from his 2015 National League Cy Young Award-winning campaign (1.77 ERA, 236 strikeouts, 48 walks, 0.87 WHIP) but would still slot in as a viable back-end option in most rotations. Since 2017, Arrieta has seen...

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Mets Trade Steven Matz to Toronto Blue Jays

Updated 9:49 PM EST Per Jeff Passan of ESPN, the New York Mets are in agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays on a deal to send left-handed starter Steven Matz to the Jays in exchange for a trio of players. Robert Murray of FanSided confirmed that 22-year-old right-hander Josh Winckowski is headed back to New York in the deal. Winckowski was a 15th-round draft pick of the Jays in 2016. Over 24...

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