Statistical Spotlight: Francisco Alvarez’s Call-Up

At the beginning of the 2025 season, Francisco Alvarez had high expectations to be a power bat in the middle of the lineup. He started off the season on the injured list from a hand injury which he received surgery on. Then, he made his debut on April 25, 2025, however, he struggled to get going. His bat was nearly non-existent, and his play behind the plate was also struggling. So much so that...

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MMO Roundtable: Our Favorite Gary, Keith, Ron Memories

SNY reminded us earlier this week that it was 20 years ago this past week that Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling joined SNY as color analysts alongside Gary Cohen’s play-by-play. Despite several disappointing seasons over the past couple decades, one thing has remained; the Mets have the best booth in baseball. “GKR” has been there to entertain Mets fans when things got long,...

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Trade Profile: Brendan Donovan, IF/OF

Brendan Donovan, IF/OF Position: IF/OF B/T: L/R Player Data: Age: 28 (01/16/1997) 2025 Traditional Stats: 515 PA, .287/.353/.422/.775, 132 H, 10 HR, 50 RBI, 42 BB, 67 SO 2025 Advanced Stats: 119 wRC+, 119 OPS+, 13.0% SO%, 8.2% BB%, .315 BABIP, .346 xwOBA, 2.9 fWAR, 2.7 bWAR Rundown The St. Louis Cardinals are trending towards a rebuild. Since the start of the offseason, they have already dealt...

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Morning Briefing: Brewers Continuing to Field Offers on Peralta

Good morning, Mets fans! The front page of the New York Post on Saturday read, “Ya Gotta Bo’Lieve!” Mets fans are reacting on the Mets signing Bichette for $126 million to play third base for three years. Now, some of the focus shifts towards pitching amendments. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Milwaukee Brewers are continuing to field offers on their pitching ace, Freddy Peralta. Per...

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MMO Roundtable – Reactions To Bo Bichette Becoming New York Met

As we continue to share our reactions to the Mets’ offseason happenings with you, I’m happy to finally share one that’s not just angry goodbyes – welcome to New York, Bo Bichette! These reactions came very soon after we shared our reactions after Kyle Tucker decided to go to LA rather than be in NY. Let’s not harp on that too much, though. Instead, here’s how...

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Can Brett Baty Play Left Field?

With the signing of Bo Bichette to play third base, infielder Brett Baty is a man without a position. There have been reports that Baty could play first base, a position he spent last off-season learning, or left field, a position he has some but limited experience playing. The Mets need outfielders, and while I would not expect him to be an everyday player out there, is this a position Baty is...

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