The last two off-seasons have featured slow and underwhelming free agent action, and the players have taken notice. Tuesday alone saw two of the best players in the American League sign long-term contract extensions instead of eventually testing free agency. The most notable extension to be signed this offseason is the one signed by the best player in the game, Mike Trout. It was widely believed...
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After a breakout year in 2018 that saw him finish with the sixth-highest wRC+ rating (149) and ninth-best wOBA (.385) in the majors — as well as 4.5 wins above replacement (FanGraphs), good for 13th in the National League — New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has set the bar a bit higher for himself heading into his second full major-league season. The Wyoming native’s...
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The Mets announced on Friday morning they’ve optioned relievers Tim Peterson, Tyler Bashlor, and Daniel Zamora to minor league camp. The Mets now have 36 players in major league camp. Peterson, 28, got off to a strong start this spring though his last two outings have been poor. He has a 5.40 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and eight strikeouts in 8.1 innings this spring. The right-hander made his MLB...
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Just six days removed from an abysmal four-homer showing against the Washington Nationals that left his spring ERA at 10.97, Steven Matz responded with a much smoother outing in the Mets’ 6-0 win over the Miami Marlins. The lefty went five strong, allowing six hits and no walks in an encouraging shutout performance. “I was able to get two bullpens in, talked to Dave [Eiland] and...
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Opening Day is right around the corner, and on Thursday afternoon the New York Mets hosted their annual ‘New for 2019 at Citi Field’ media event. The organization provided an exclusive look inside some of the new elements, promotions, and additions to the food menus at the stadium for the 2019 season. 50th Anniversary of the 1969 World Series Champs One of the big things the Mets spoke on during...
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Good morning Mets fans! The Mets announced that they will rename Citi Field’s address in honor of Tom Seaver. It has been reported that 126th Street will be changed to Seaver Way and the current address of 123-01 Roosevelt Ave. will be changed to 41 Seaver Way. Latest Mets News The Mets snapped the Miami Marlins’ 11-game spring training win streak as they posted a 6-0 win against...
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