Japanese first baseman Munetaka Murakami has reportedly signed with the Chicago White Sox. First reported by Japan’s MLB.com outlet, Murakami is signing for two years and $34 million. ESPN’s Jeff Passan confirmed that Murakami will be playing first base for the rebuilding White Sox. Murakami has put up sensational numbers in the Japanese league. Across eight NPB seasons he has...
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A lot has been made of the New York Mets’ payroll recently. Specifically, where it may up by the time the season begins. With that being said, let’s take a look at where the team’s payroll currently sits and where it may be by the time the season starts. Currently, according to Cot’s Baseball Contracts, the Mets have a competitive balance tax (CBT) 40-man payroll of...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Paul Blackburn is re-signing with the New York Yankees, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported. It’s $2 million guaranteed, with incentives for innings pitched. In 2025, Blackburn had a 6.85 ERA in seven games with the Mets and a 5.28 ERA in eight games with the Yankees. Latest Mets News Rob Friedman, aka “Pitching Ninja,” did an interview with Mets...
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Sandy Alcantara Position: RP B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 30 (09/7/1995) 2025 Traditional Stats: 31 GS, 11-12, 174 2/3 IP, 5.36 ERA, 1.271 WHIP, 142 SO, 7.3 SO/9 2025 Advanced Stats: 82 ERA+, 19.1% K%, 7.7% BB%, 4.58 xERA, 4.28 FIP, 0.1 bWAR Rundown Sandy Alcantara’s 2025 was one to forget. The 2022 NL Cy Young missed the entire 2024 season due to Tommy John, and struggled in his returning...
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The New York Mets’ bullpen is going to look very different in 2026. Edwin Díaz has switched coasts, and Devin Williams has switched boroughs to take his place as the closer. As it stands right now, the path to Williams is pretty clear. A.J. Minter, Brooks Raley, and newly signed Luke Weaver will all likely be used in high-leverage spots throughout the season. After them, though, the bottom...
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Good morning, Mets fans! According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell has cleared waivers and is being outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse. He was designated for assignment by the Mets earlier this week. Waddell posted a 3.45 ERA in 31 1/3 innings for the Mets this year. Latest Mets News Tread Athletics recently talked about how pitching prospect Ben Simon worked his...
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