According to MLB insider Robert Murray on Twitter, the St. Louis Cardinals have multiple new positive COVID-19 tests. Murray cites sources with direct knowledge of the situation. The Cardinals and Brewers lost a weekend series, as there was concern that the virus may have affected the Cardinals. On Friday, Craig Mish tweeted that two Cardinals had tested positive, and that number has grown in...
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In order to be “transparent” and “to provide information in real time,” Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen spent at least 20 minutes with the press after the Mets’ 4-0 loss to the Braves to update everyone on the Yoenis Cespedes situation. Van Wagenen stressed repeatedly that Cespedes is safe and healthy although gave no information as to his whereabouts....
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The New York Mets were shutout by the Atlanta Braves on Sunday by a score of 4-0 (Box Score). It was an odd day to say the least as general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and the Mets announced the unsettling news that Yoenis Cespedes did not show up to the ballpark and they were unable to get in contact with him. The team released an update in the fourth inning that they did not have reason to...
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Updated: August 2, 2:40 p.m. Later in the afternoon the Mets stated they have no reason to believe Yoenis’ safety is at risk. There has still been no confirmed contact with the Mets’ outfielder. Original post: New York Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes is not with the team at Truist Park on Sunday for the scheduled game against the Atlanta Braves. Furthermore, his whereabouts as of the early...
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Another of the New York Mets’ high-level pitching prospects was shipped off on Sunday, as the team sent right-hander Tyler Bashlor to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations. Bashlor, 27, was designated for assignment on July 28 to make room for left-handed starter David Peterson on the Mets’ 40-man roster. Over five minor league seasons, the Savannah, Georgia product pitched...
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The New York Mets made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game in Atlanta, presumably hoping to shake things up amid their ongoing four-game losing streak. Right-hander Jordan Humphreys, designated for assignment earlier this week, was traded to the San Francisco Giants for veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton. Humphreys, 24, missed nearly two full seasons after undergoing Tommy John...
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