Morning Briefing: Focus Back on Hot Stove With Holidays Over

Good morning Mets fans! Latest MLB News The Cleveland Indians confirm that the calendar has, in fact, turned to 2019. Baseball season is just around the corner, and spring training begins next month. Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports reports the Seattle Mariners have signed Japanese left-handed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to a guaranteed four-year deal. Heyman notes that the club can extend...

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Yankees Agree to Deal With Troy Tulowitzki

  According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the New York Yankees have agreed to a deal with five-time All-Star Troy Tulowitzki, pending a physical. The former Rockies star shortstop was once on a Hall of Fame trajectory until injuries derailed his career. He hasn’t been the same type of player since the Rockies traded him to the Blue Jays in 2015, hitting an average .250/.313/.414 in his Blue...

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My Baseball Life, Part 4: Now What?

It’s game day. You show up to the field like normal. It’s the Big Leagues, so you stop into the kitchen to see what’s on the menu for the day. Sandwiches, two different salads, rice and beans, and fresh fruit if you want someone to make you a smoothie. Or you can just go to one of the refrigerators and try something new. Cold brew coffee, strawberry milk, vegetable shots, or plain bottled water...

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Breakout Prospects From 2018, Ones To Expect in 2019

Although the Mets parted with two of their most promising prospects in the early December trade with the Seattle Mariners, there’s still plenty to be excited about down on the farm. Minor leaguers on the verge of a breakout, coupled with those who took a leap forward this past season, give the organization a lot to look forward to in the new year. Those Who Broke Out in 2018… IF Jeff...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Kikuchi Off the Board

Good morning, Mets fans, and Happy New Year! As part of our first rumor roundup of 2019, we have an international signing in progress to report, as well as a few tidbits around the free agent market, which remains quiet. Mariners, Kikuchi Agree to Terms First reported late last night by Fancred Sports’ own Jon Heyman, the Seattle Mariners and Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi have come to...

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Morning Briefing: Happy New Year, Mets Fans!

Good morning, Mets fans! Welcome to 2019! Let’s take a look at what’s happening around Major League Baseball on the first of the year. Latest Mets News Anthony DiComo of MLB.com listed what could be left for the New York Mets to accomplish before the 2019 season begins. Latest MLB News Jayson Stark of The Athletic took a look back at the strangest moments of 2018 in baseball. Buster...

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