As things stand right now, the New York Mets don’t have a bona fide leadoff hitter. Todd Frazier’s name has been kicked around to slot into the position, though it remains to be seen if that comes to fruition. On Wednesday, however, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that the Mets plan to use outfielder Juan Lagares as their leadoff hitter frequently throughout Spring Training....
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According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets will start right-hander Zack Wheeler in their Grapefruit League opener on Friday. Wheeler, 27, pitched to a 3-7 record with a 5.21 ERA, 5.03 FIP, 1.587 WHIP and 81 ERA+ over 86.1 innings last year. On Tuesday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reported that Wheeler was likely to start the season out of the bullpen after the team signed...
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When we are regaled with tales of baseball’s glory days, one of the stories we hear about is how Spring Training wasn’t the resort it is nowadays. No, it was a competition for each and every player to prove or re-prove themselves. Like much of the old tales, there was much hyperbole to it because, really, did anyone expect Mickey Mantle to start the year in Triple-A after a poor...
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Dominic Smith, after working out all offseason, lost 30 pounds. Yesterday, he expressed his belief in one specific facet of his game potentially improving as a result as detailed by Mike Puma of the New York Post. Here’s what Smith had to say: “I know I have more power than I had last year. I worked on my swing, too, so I actually improved my mechanics and that is going to help me elevate...
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Over the last few days, the Tampa Bay Rays have basically conceded any chances of the team competing in the near future after designating Corey Dickerson for assignment while also trading Jake Odorizzi and Steven Souza Jr. On top of it, they also traded former-franchise cornerstone Evan Longoria to the Giants earlier in the offseason. So if the Rays are planning on dismantling the team this...
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Good morning Mets fans! Spring games begin on Friday, and in honor of the Stoneman Douglas victims, all 30 MLB teams will be wearing Stoneman Douglas High baseball caps during BP. All teams also have the option to wear the hats during the game as well. Latest Mets News According to Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com, Michael Conforto has begun hitting off a tee today. As far as a timetable for a return,...
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