The offseason officially begins today for all 30 MLB teams. Last night, the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the World Series 5-1. The Astros knocked out Yu Darvish after 1.2 innings and they never looked back. Charlie Morton pitched four innings of relief to finish out the game and be the winning pitcher. This is the Houston Astros first World Series victory in franchise...
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Contrary to earlier reports that Dave Eiland was no longer being considered as an option for the Mets, New York is reportedly closing in on hiring the former Kansas City Royals pitching coach, according to Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News and Marc Carig of Newsday. Eiland, 51, formerly served as the New York Yankees pitching coach from 2008-10, before taking his talents to Kansas City...
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Confirming what Puma reported earlier, Roessler has officially been named as the Mets hitting coach. Additionally, Ricky Bones will remain as the Mets bullpen coach, according to Puma. Original post – Nov. 1, 11:22 a.m. The Mets coaching staff has seen a big shakeup after finishing 70-92 in 2017, with manager Terry Collins, pitching coach Dan Warthen, bench coach Dick Scott and trainer Ray...
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Seth Lugo, RHP Player Data: Age: 27, B/T: Right/Right Free Agency: 2023 2017 Primary Stats: 19 G (18 GS), 101.1 IP, 7-5 Record, 4.71 ERA, 3.95 FIP, 1.372 WHIP, 7.5 K/9, 1.1 WAR GRADE: C 2017 Review: Seth Lugo was an important piece to the puzzle in 2016 when the Mets captured the first Wild Card spot. Coming up in July that year, the right-hander went 5-2 with a 2.67 ERA in 17 games (eight...
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With Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman taking ownership of the Marlins down in Miami, one of their first orders of business is to slash payroll to $90 million, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. They are putting forth this plan by shopping Giancarlo Stanton and his record $325 million contract as well as infielders Martin Prado and Dee Gordon, who are set to make $13.5 million and $10...
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It was reported earlier today that the Mets are finalizing a two-year deal with Pat Roessler, presumably to be the Mets next hitting coach. However, the pitching coach position remains up for grabs. Mike Puma of the New York Post tweeted Wednesday that the Mets have interviewed three men for the job thus far: Minor league pitching coordinator Ron Romanick, former Cleveland Indians bullpen coach...
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