In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, Tim Ryder is joined by MetsMerized senior writer and New York Times news assistant, Mathew Brownstein. Between the Astros’ quasi-apologies, Spring Training reaching full speed, and a boatload of optimism emanating out of Port St. Lucie, Tim and Mat had plenty to discuss. As always, if you enjoy the show, please be so kind as to subscribe and...
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New York Mets’ right-hander Marcus Stroman is notorious for his strong work ethic, impenetrable self-assuredness, and his unwavering dedication to perfecting his craft. The Medford, Long Island native’s mindset has not changed heading into his first full season in Flushing. Following his trade from Toronto last July (sending prospects Simeon Woods Richardson and Anthony Kay to the...
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New details regarding brief former New York Mets manager Carlos Beltran’s involvement in the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing operation were revealed by The Athletic on Tuesday afternoon via Ken Rosenthal, Evan Drellich, and Marc Carig. Per the report, many anonymous sources close to the situation pointed to Beltran’s veteran authority within the clubhouse as a tool that the...
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New York Mets backstop Wilson Ramos is no defensive whiz — this is not news — but he’s trying to change that. The 32-year-old Venezuelan product had a fine first year in Flushing, especially at the plate, slashing .288/.351/.416 with a glowing 13.2% strikeout rate — 12th among all qualified MLB hitters; go ahead, read it again — and a respectable 105 wRC+ with 14 homers, 19 doubles and 73 RBIs...
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Following a disappointing 81-81 fourth-place finish in the National League East last season, the Philadelphia Phillies began a new era this winter with the hire of veteran skipper Joe Girardi as the team’s new manager. Gabe Kapler, who Girardi replaced and is now at the helm of the San Francisco Giants, couldn’t capitalize on the presence of All-Stars Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and...
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