MLB Network revealed their 2018 “Top 100 Right Now” list on Friday night and five New York Mets made the cut. The Mets are in the mid-to-high-end as far as player representation in the network’s compilation. Leading the way with eight selections each are the Houston Astros, New York Yankees and Washington Nationals. The Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians...
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The New York Mets bolstered their rotation Friday by signing southpaw Jason Vargas to a two-year, $16 million deal. Earlier in the week, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said he “wasn’t convinced” the team needed to bring in an external starting pitcher, but obviously, he had a change of heart. While many fans were pining for Lance Lynn or Alex Cobb, this was a smart move...
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According to Matt Ehalt of The Record, the Mets recently sent a scout to watch free agent left-hander Kevin Siegrist pitch. Siegrist, 28, spent the 2017 season between the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies, logging a 4.81 ERA in 39.1 innings pitched. Between 2015 and 2016, Siegrist was an effective reliever out of the Cardinals bullpen, pitching to a 2.17 and 2.77 ERA, respectively....
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On Friday, Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler wasn’t necessarily thrilled about the Mets bringing in Jason Vargas as a starter, but has since regretted his initial reaction. “I shouldn’t have been short about it,” Wheeler said. “Anybody who comes and helps out or team is always a plus. I barely pitched in two and a half years. I totally understand it.” Wheeler went 3-7...
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With the No. 19 pick in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft, the Mets selected right-hander Justin Dunn out of Boston College. That season, he appeared in 11 games (eight started) for the Short-A Brooklyn Cyclones, recording a 1.50 ERA and .227 BAA in 30.0 innings pitched. However, 2017 wasn’t as kind to him. He spent the season with High-A St. Lucie, and registered a 5.00 ERA over 95.1...
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Topps recently released their 2018 Series 1 Baseball set just in time for spring training and the start of a new baseball season and card collecting season. The 350 card set features full bleed photography and a crisp and clean design with enhanced graphic name plates. Packed inside this 350 card set are 11 regular issue cards featuring the New York Mets, including some stunning In-Action high...
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