Washington Nationals owner Mark Lerner appeared on the Grant & Danny Show on 106.7 FM in Washington, DC and acknowledged that the Nats “don’t really expect” six-time All-Star Bryce Harper to re-sign with Washington this offseason. The Nationals made a ten-year, $300 million offer to the 26-year-old Las Vegas native on the final day of the 2018 season, which Harper rejected....
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Luis Valbuena, who played with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2018, and Jose Castillo, who last played in the majors in 2008, were killed in an automobile crash after leaving their Venezuelan winter league (Liga Venezuela Beisbol Profesional) game early Friday morning. As per Carlos Valmore Rodriguez and Andriw Sanchez Ruiz of BeisbolPlay, the vehicle they were traveling in “could...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The offseason continued to evolve on Thursday. Let’s take a look at what’s happening around the league. The winter meetings start on Monday in Las Vegas. Latest Mets News Ken Davidoff of the New York Post expressed doubt that the Mets would sign Bryce Harper or Manny Machado this offseason. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com answered fan inquiries in his latest...
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Jeff McNeil was a revelation for the New York Mets in 2018. After toiling in the minors for nearly six seasons, the 26-year-old infielder made his MLB debut on July 24; and he never looked back. Over 248 plate appearances last season, McNeil slashed .329/.381/.471 with three homers, 11 doubles, six triples, and 19 runs batted in. Though he took just 14 bases-on-balls, the Nipomo, CA native...
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New York Mets team brass — COO Jeff Wilpon, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, and manager Mickey Callaway — appeared on Mike Francesa’s afternoon show on WFAN on Wednesday and hinted at Jeff McNeil’s role in 2019. Both Van Wagenen and Callaway mentioned that they’d like to give the 26-year-old some time in the outfield this year in addition to second and third...
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