Francisco Lindor underwent a lot of firsts in his inaugural season with the New York Mets. New team, new city, new baby, new struggles. The star shortstop had high expectations from the start, signing a 10-year, $341 million contract just before the season began. Lindor didn’t reach those marks. He didn’t even come close. In 21 games in April he batted .182/.297/.234. In 25 games in...
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The Oakland fire sale continues with third baseman Matt Chapman heading to Canada. The A’s and Blue Jays are in agreement on a trade that will send Chapman to Toronto for a package of Blue Jay prospects including SS/3B Kevin Smith, RHP Gunnar Hoglund, LHP Zach Logue, and LHP Kirby Snead. MLB Pipeline has Hoglund as the Blue Jays No. 4 prospect, Smith as the No. 9 prospect, and Logue as No....
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Kyle Schwarber is back in the National League East. The rumored Mets target this offseason is signing with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Jim Salisbury. The deal is reportedly four years with an average annual value just under $20 million, Jayson Stark of The Athletic says. Schwarber will now get another opportunity to enact revenge on the Mets for the 2015 playoffs. He signed a...
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One of the most intriguing and sought-after free agents is now off the board. The Chicago Cubs have signed Japanese star Seiya Suzuki to a five-year, $85 million deal, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The Cubs went big to win the Suzuki sweepstakes, sending their front office and Chairman Tom Ricketts to meet with the star slugger. Suzuki was one of the biggest free agents prior to the lockout...
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MLB Pipeline released their top third base prospect list with Mets minor leaguer Brett Baty at the very top and fellow Mets minor leaguer Mark Vientos coming in at No. 9. The Mets are the only team with two players on the list. MLB Pipeline has already listed their top 10 right-handed pitchers, left-handed pitchers, and first basemen, but the Mets didn’t have a prospect on any of those...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Following the Braves trade for first baseman Matt Olson, the team announced it signed Olson to an eight-year deal. Here’s what else went on with the Braves, the Mets and around baseball Tuesday, as the race for Freddie Freeman heats up. Latest Mets News For those asking, here's the official @MetsBooth Spring Training schedule on @wcbs880. 3/19 @ WAS 6:00p3/20...
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