Peter Alonso Leads MLB Top 10 First Base Prospects

MLB Pipeline released their top 10 first base prospects list, and heading the list is Mets first base prospect Peter Alonso. Alonso, 24, hit .285/.395/.579 with 36 home runs and 119 RBI in 2018 between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Las Vegas. Alonso leads the list also featuring various first round picks like the Mariners’ Evan White, Rays two-way prospect Brendan McKay, Royals’...

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Van Wagenen Gives Mets a Much-Needed Mindset Shift

The New York Mets did something on Wednesday that we’ve gotten used to this winter — having a press conference to formally announce a new acquisition. And with general manager Brodie Van Wagenen providing the soundbites, they are events you don’t want to miss. Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz started the trend, followed by Wilson Ramos, with Jed Lowrie joining in on the fun most...

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Morning Briefing: The Spring Training Invitations Have Been Sent

Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets have invited 13 non-roster players to spring training. These 13 will join the eight veterans who were signed this offseason to minor league deals with invites to spring training. Latest Mets News Per Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports, Jed Lowrie’s contract will be broken up into a $5 million signing bonus, a $6 million 2019 salary, a $9 million 2020...

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Alonso, Gimenez Among Non-Roster Invitees to Major League Camp

The New York Mets announced on Thursday 13 non-roster players that have been invited to major league Spring Training including top prospects 1B Peter Alonso, SS Andres Gimenez, and left-handed pitchers Anthony Kay and David Peterson. Alonso mashed last season between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Las Vegas, hitting 36 total home runs and knocking in 119 runs. The 24-year-old hit...

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Mets Radio Booth Finalized for 2019

WCBS-AM announced on Thursday it has named Howie Rose and Wayne Randazzo as its Mets radio broadcasters for 2019. Longtime clubhouse reporter Ed Coleman will host pre-game coverage including the manager’s show while WCBS morning sports anchor Brad Heller will act as a “utility player” in all area of the broadcasts. “This is an exciting time for WCBS 880 as we launch our...

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Ottavino Signs Three-Year Deal With Yankees

The New York Yankees have signed right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino to a three-year deal according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal is worth $27 million over the three years, per Jon Heyman of FanCred.  Ottavino, 33, is coming off a career-year in 2018 when he had a 2.43 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 2.74 FIP, and 2.6 bWAR for the Colorado Rockies. He allowed just 41 hits in 77.2 innings and struck out 112,...

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