Dominic Smith has not played baseball in a full calendar year. True, he hit a walk-off home run to end the Mets’ season on a high note in September. But in terms of the sleep-train-play-repeat nature of the game, he hasn’t experienced the grind of a season since suffering a stress reaction in his foot last July. “I’ve been dreaming of baseball every day,” Smith said...
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In a Zoom press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Mets skipper Luis Rojas told reporters that Robinson Cano has officially arrived at Summer Camp, as per MMO’s Jacob Resnick. The second baseman had been absent from all camp activities up to this point, and Rojas could only express his hope that the team would see Cano soon without providing a timetable for his return. During the call, Rojas...
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According to Sportico, four groups have made a second bid to purchase the New York Mets. The four are led by billionaires Steve Cohen and Josh Harris. A consortium led by Alex Rodriguez and his fiancé Jennifer Lopez also made an offer, and a fourth bid was made by an unknown agent. The groups were informed of their status by the investment bank Allen & Co., which is overseeing the sale...
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A Mets-Yankees game carries with it certain importance, especially within the New York City area. But Saturday, July 8 brought added historical significance. June 11’s rainout created a unique day-night doubleheader: an afternoon game at Shea Stadium followed by an event game in the Bronx – the first time in 97 years the same teams played on the same day in two different ballparks....
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In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, we welcome back Justin Toscano, New York Mets beat writer for The Record, to get us geared up for the truncated 2020 season beginning on July 24. Marcus Stroman’s confidence, Michael Conforto’s leadership qualities, and the impressive spread around this roster are just a few of the topics discussed. The excitement is palpable, as you can...
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When Yoenis Cespedes agreed to restructure the remainder of his contract in 2019, he did so knowing that if he worked hard enough to overcome the numerous injuries that plagued him for years, he would make back most of the $29.5 million that was originally owed to him in 2020. COVID-19 had other plans, forcing players to agree (and then re-agree) to prorated salaries for the shortened 60-game...
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