The Mets announced Sunday night that they have officially signed outfielder Kevin Pillar to a one-year pact. In a corresponding move, the team designated outfielder Guillermo Heredia for assignment. Pillar, 32, split the shortened 2020 season between the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies, and logged a triple slash of .288/.336/.462 with a career high 106 wRC+ and .341 wOBA. The California...
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New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has officially arrived in Port St. Lucie. The first full team workout doesn’t take place until Monday morning, but the star has already begun receiving rave reviews from those around the club. While speaking with the media this afternoon, Mets manager Luis Rojas said it was great to finally see Lindor donning the orange and blue. “I’ve...
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On Sunday afternoon, New York Mets pitcher Jordan Yamamoto and catcher Tomas Nido addressed the media for the first time this spring. During their conferences, both players emphasized that they’re excited to be back at camp and ready to kick off the 2021 season. Heading into spring training, Yamamoto is fighting for a spot in the Mets’ rotation, and the right-hander said he has been...
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The Mets addressed a big need this winter almost right away, as they sprung into action and gave catcher James McCann a four-year contract. McCann, 30, ranked in the 88th percentile in framing during the shortened 2020 season according to Baseball Savant, a vast improvement over his No. 111 ranking out of 123 qualified catchers defensively by Baseball Prospectus just one year prior. The Mets...
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The holiday season encompasses a lot of moving parts. Sure, it’s nice to spend time with family, eat tasty food, crack open a few cold ones and enjoy the festivities, but it also comes with a lot of stress. Having to wait in line for presents, wondering if the ones you ordered in the mail are going to come in time, having to wrap said presents, and yes, spending time with your family also...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News WCBS 880 AM, the radio home of the Mets, announced their Spring Training radio broadcasts on Saturday. They will be broadcasting the following games: – Sunday, March 7 vs. the Marlins at 1 p.m. – Sunday, March 14 vs. the Cardinals at 1 p.m. – Friday, March 26 vs. the Nationals at 6 p.m. – Saturday, March 27 vs. the Astros at 1...
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