Rob Manfred Discusses What Changes Are Here to Stay in 2021

Due to the unprecedented nature of the 60-game season, Major League Baseball took some swings on rule changes this year that altered the way the game is played. These changes included the universal DH, seven-inning double headers and off course the controversial extra inning rule. After watching these rules, along with the expanded playoffs, be instituted for this lone season we are left to...

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Alternative Catching Options Besides J.T. Realmuto

J.T. Realmuto would be the preference, as the Mets need to upgrade at the catcher position and he is at the top of the class. But if not Realmuto, there are other options on the market to consider.. The others, all over 30 years of age, and could be a minor improvement over Wilson Ramos. Ramos, 32 years old, and with a good second half in 2019, is better suited to be elsewhere as the Mets...

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Steven Matz Needs to Remain in the Bullpen Next Season

After making his impressive major league debut in 2015, where he produced a 2.27 ERA over six starts, Steven Matz has endured a rollercoaster tenure over the last five seasons and his time as a starting pitcher could be over heading into the 2021 campaign. While this past season proved to be challenging at times across the entire MLB, it was particularly difficult for Matz, as he bounced...

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Report: Could Cohen’s Ownership Hinge on Mayor De Blasio’s Approval?

Update: Wednesday, October 21st, 4:30 p.m.  Deesha Thosar of the the New York Daily News reported that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is not expected to interfere with the purchase of the Mets. Instead this story by USA Today may have been inaccurately reported. Read Thosar’s story here to see her thorough reporting on the matter. Original Post As reported by USA Today, there’s a...

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Pete Alonso’s Adjustments Will Dictate His Future

Over his first season as a major leaguer, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was labeled many things: At first, deemed a not-ready-for-primetime player and defensive liability that wasn’t worthy or ready to make his MLB debut, it didn’t take long for the now-25-year-old Florida man to be dubbed an exit velocity prodigy, National League All-Star, home run champion, and eventually...

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Morning Briefing: Dodgers Take Game One

Good Morning, Mets fans! The World Series kicked off on Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 8-3. On Wednesday, the Dodgers and Rays will face off once again for game two of the World Series. Left-hander Blake Snell is set to take the mound for the Rays against Tony Gonsoliin. The game will be on at 8:08 EST and can be seen on Fox. Latest Mets News David...

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