According to Jon Heyman of FanCred Sports, the New York Yankees have “made an offer” to free agent left-hander Gio Gonzalez, but as per Heyman, there seems to be a financial gap holding up an agreement. “Not a great deal of optimism at the moment,” Heyman tweeted. “But at least there’s at least reason to think both sides might want to come together [on an...
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As per Tim Healey of Newsday, New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom’s expected minor-league start on Sunday will be pushed back to Monday due to illness. On Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that the Mets would begin to “shield” their top-level starters from Grapefruit League opposition they will face often throughout the season. The Mets are playing the Washington...
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The New York Mets have re-assigned outfielder Gregor Blanco and infielder Danny Espinosa to minor-league camp, as per an announcement from the team. Blanco, 35, went 4-for-31 this spring (.129/.206/.194) with a triple, two runs batted in, and nine strikeouts, playing all three outfield positions (14 putouts in 14 chances) after signing a minor-league contract with the Mets in December, the same...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The New York Mets will be taking on the Washington Nationals at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on Sunday afternoon. Left-hander Hector Santiago will start for the Mets. The Mets lost to the Marlins on Saturday, 11-6, as Seth Lugo took the loss after allowing four earned runs in his one inning of work. Latest Mets News Kevin Kernan of the New York Post details...
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After a sublime second half to the 2018 season, New York Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler is back at it this spring. Through four Grapefruit League appearances, including 5.1 innings of two-hit, no-run ball on Thursday afternoon versus the St. Louis Cardinals, Wheeler owns a 2.25 earned-run average with eight strikeouts, two walks, and 0.83 WHIP over 12 innings pitched. After giving up a...
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