The start of the 2023 MLB Season is just days away. We are continuing our NL East preview here at Metsmerized with the Atlanta Braves, the reigning division champions. Atlanta spent most of last season trailing the New York Mets in the division, but a sensational run from June through September helped the Braves erase a 10.5-game lead to win the NL East pennant. They failed to continue that...
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Bubby Rossman had dreams of reaching the majors someday. He just never anticipated it would come as a pitcher. The California native was an outfielder while playing at California State University, Dominguez Hills, where he displayed a strong arm. He recorded seven assists in right field his senior year, which culminated in winning a Division II Rawlings West Region Gold Glove Award. Rossman, 30,...
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Time to get ready for the Marte Party! Sunday afternoon was the final tune up in the Mets spring season, as the team prepares to begin another season of baseball on March 30th. One of those people who got the most out of their final few reps is Mets outfielder Starling Marte. Yesterday, Marte had a strong showing, contributing directly to two out of three runs scored by the Mets, by going...
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David Peterson beat out Tylor Megill for the final spot in the Mets opening five-man rotation, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Peterson was immaculate during spring training. He pitched 12 scoreless innings, struck out 13, and allowed just one hit on his way to earning the rotation spot that opened as a result of an injury to free-agent acquisition Jose Quintana. When...
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Update 4/3/23: Darin Ruf has cleared waivers and been released by the New York Mets. Original: According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mes have designated Darin Ruf for assignment and will purchase the contract of Tim Locastro for the last spot on their bench. Ruf has struggled this spring after posting only a .413 OPS in 28 games for the Mets last season. The Mets traded 3B/1B J.D....
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets made their latest rounds of cuts on Sunday, optioning infielder Danny Mendick and right-hander Jeff Brigham to Triple-A Syracuse. In addition, left-hander T.J. McFarland and righty Jimmy Yacabonis were re-assigned to minor-league camp. With Mendick being sent down, the Mets have Tim Locastro and Darin Ruf battling for the final spot on the team’s bench....
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