Wilson Ramos Bringing a New Dynamic to Mets

Despite other, more expensive options in Yasmani Grandal and J.T. Realmuto, the New York Mets sought and secured their new catcher this offseason, signing nine-year MLB veteran backstop Wilson Ramos to a two-year, $19 million deal with a $10 million team option for 2021. So far this spring, it appears as if Ramos, 31, is everything the Mets had hoped he was. After four Grapefruit League...

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Rumor Roundup: Angels Keeping Trout’s Future in Mind

Angels Have Price In Mind For Trout According to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic (subscription), the Angels have a price in mind for superstar Mike Trout. The deal they’re considering is said to be at 10 years and around $350 Million dollars to keep arguably the greatest center fielder of all time under contract and away from the open market. Trout is set to be a free agent after the 2020...

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Walks Plague Lukewarm Start for Syndergaard

Noah Syndergaard was unable to replicate his spring debut in his second go-around against the Houston Astros this afternoon. Despite leaving them hitless through his two and two-thirds innings of work, Syndergaard walked five batters on 51 pitches – something he has done just twice in his 86 career starts. Just this past Monday, the righty worked a scoreless two innings in a road start...

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Photos From Port St. Lucie: Starters Enjoy Big Day in Loss

Yesterday, the Mets were defeated by the Houston Astros 8-7 in a thriller at First Data Field. Noah Syndergaard took the mound for his second start of the spring, and the Mets sent out a ton of their top tier talent. Despite the loss, the Mets big guns certainly gave fans the show they were hoping for. Cather Wilson Ramos had himself a day at the plate. The veteran backstop went 3-for-4 with a...

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Morning Briefing: Wheeler Takes the Hill Again

Good morning, Mets fans! Another day, another Mets game. Today, Zack Wheeler is taking the mound for the New York Mets against Daniel Ponce de Leon and the St. Louis Cardinals. Slated for a 1:10 start, you can catch this game on MLB.TV through Fox Sports Midwest or you can listen on the radio on WCBS 880. Yesterday, the New York Mets lost a tough one 8-7 against the Houston Astros. Noah...

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Nationals, Braves, Phillies All Remain Interested in Kimbrel

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Washington Nationals “maintain interest” in signing free agent closer Craig Kimbrel. He adds that the Atlanta Braves are “also exploring” a reunion with the righty. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman has added that the Philadelphia Phillies remain interested, though are more inclined to bring either Kimbrel or left-handed...

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