Author: Tyler Antonelle

Morning Briefing: Max Scherzer Sidelined Several Months Following Surgery

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, Jeff Wilson of Rangers Today reported that former Met Max Scherzer had surgery on Thursday for a herniated disc. The recovery is expected to sideline Scherzer until June or July. Scherzer, who was with the Mets for 2022 and the first half of 2023, was traded to the Rangers and won a World Series with the club despite allowing seven earned runs in 9 2/3...

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Morning Briefing: Ohtani Saga Takes Wild Turns Before Coming to Standstill

Good morning, Mets fans! The free agency saga of Shohei Ohtani took many turns on Friday. It was first reported Friday morning by Jon Morosi of the New York Post that Ohtani’s free agency decision was “imminent.” J.P. Hoornstra of Dodgers Nation then reported that Ohtani made his decision and was signing with the Blue Jays. Morosi then claimed that Ohtani was en route to...

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Morning Briefing: Ronny Mauricio Records Four Hits, Three Errors in Winter Ball

Good morning, Mets fans! Ronny Mauricio had a stellar night at the plate, yet a forgettable night in the field for the Tigres del Licey of the Dominican Winter League on Friday night. In just his second game since joining the team, Mauricio went 4-for-4 with a double, a triple, and 2 RBIs but also recorded three errors in the field playing third base. Mauricio appears to have picked right back...

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Morning Briefing: Former Mets Participate In Baseball United Debut

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, the Baseball United league in Dubai featured its first game between the East and West All-Stars, and there were several former Mets on hand. The most notable of the bunch was a 50-year-old Bartolo Colón, who showed he still has something left in the tank by retiring former Mets Robinson Canó and Alejandro De Aza, as well as Didi Gregorius in his first inning...

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Morning Briefing: Mets’ 40-Man Roster At 28 After Non-Tender Deadline

Good morning, Mets fans! Following a busy Friday that saw the non-tender deadline come and go, the Mets’ 40-man roster currently sits at just 28 players. Before the deadline struck, the Mets announced that they non-tendered pitchers Sam Coonrod, Trevor Gott, and Jeff Brigham, as well as infielder Luis Guillorme and designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach. In addition to these moves, the Mets...

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