Nightengale: Angels “Open” To Trading Mike Trout If He Requests

According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Los Angeles Angels are open to trading star outfielder Mike Trout if he wants out. Trout does have a full no-trade clause so he would have final say on his fate. Recently, Trout said he wants to have a conversation with the Angels’ front office and management and the franchise’s direction. It is no secret Trout has been arguably the...

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Just Missed September Call-up: Carlos Cortes Is Bouncing Back

In the minor league baseball season, players ride the rising and falling sea of promotion hopes and dreams. Carlos Cortes recently wiped out on the biggest wave of his 2023 season as he was nearly called up to the major leagues for the first time in last week’s wave of September call-ups. Representing solid outfield depth and consistent production, Cortes put up an attractive yet non-sexy...

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Davis Peterson Continues To Show Positive Signs

David Peterson’s individual campaign has been far from straightforward, but to his credit, that has not stopped him from earning his place back in the starting rotation. The 28-year-old spent part of 2023 in the big league bullpen, a role that he was not too familiar with. Peterson thrived as a reliever, pitching to a 2.25 ERA in six appearances. That level of performance allowed him to...

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Mets Minors Recap: Calvin Ziegler Makes 2023 Debut

Triple-A Syracuse Mets (55-78) 2, Rochester Red Wings (61-72) 1 In 7 Innings BOX SCORE 2B Wyatt Young: 3-for-4 (.607 OPS) SS Danny Mendick: 2-for-3, BB (.797 OPS) CF Brandon McIlwain: 1-for-2, BB, K (.902 OPS) RF Joe Suozzi: 1-for-2, 2 R, BB (.790 OPS) In what was a rain-shortened game, the Mets did not have a single extra-base hit, but they got the runs that mattered. Jaylen Palmer had a...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Scuffling Through Three-Game Losing Streak

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets lost again on Saturday to the Twins, falling 8-4 despite three home runs and a decent performance from David Peterson. The bullpen has particularly struggled lately, while the offense hasn’t had enough of a late response. The Mets have lost three straight and will look to salvage the final game of the series at 2:10 p.m. ET with Tylor Megill on the mound....

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Three Homers Not Enough In 8-4 Loss To Twins

The Mets kicked off the second game of their three-game set against the Twins on Saturday afternoon in danger of losing the series. Despite taking an early 2-0 lead and launching three homers, the Mets dropped the game and the series to the Twins. David Peterson took the mound for the Mets and asserted himself early against the American League Central-leading Twins. After he hit Donovan...

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