The Mets remain on the hook for second baseman Robinson Cano’s contract through the 2023 season at $24 million each year. He turns 40 right around the time New York hopes to be playing for a World Series championship, late this October. Apologies for his off-the-field actions began the shortened spring training for the veteran. However, sorry won’t cut it if the former All-Star...
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Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer gave fans quite the treat on Sunday at Clover Park. DeGrom got the start and threw the first three innings before handing the ball over to Max Scherzer, who threw the last six innings of the game to close out what was dubbed Cy-Young Sunday. DeGrom (1-0) pitched three innings, giving up just one (earned) run on four hits. He struck out five on 52 pitches (38...
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On Monday, the New York Mets reassigned top prospect 3B Brett Baty, along with three others, to minor league camp. According to Tim Healey, joining Baty on the cut list were OF Jake Mangum, IF Matt Reynolds, and LHP Rob Zastryzny. Baty appeared in seven spring games, going 2-for-8 with one walk and four strikeouts. Having yet to play above Double-A, his reassignment does not come as a surprise....
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The New York Mets have announced that they will commemorate Johan Santana’s historic no-hitter this season. In a statement released by the organization on Monday, the Mets revealed that they would host a pre-game ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of Santana’s no-hitter on Tuesday, May 31, before the game against the Washington Nationals. If you need reminding, although that...
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Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer taking the mound on the same day wasn’t the only thing New York Mets fans had to look forward to in Sunday afternoon’s Grapefruit League matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals. As manager Buck Showalter hinted at on Saturday afternoon, newly signed outfielder Starling Marte also made his highly anticipated Mets debut. The 33-year old has been working his way back from...
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Good morning, Mets fans! On Sunday, Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer combined forces, with the help of Francisco Lindor, to propel the Mets to a 7-3 spring victory over the Cardinals. In other news, Starling Marte played right field in his Grapefruit League debut. His name-fellow, Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks, signed an extension, and a future Hall-of-Famer might be back with an old club. Latest...
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