I kick off the symbolic start of the baseball season with my “Pitchers & Catchers” show. Spring is in the air at Port St. Lucie where Noah Syndergaard, Matt Harvey and Robert Gsellman all reported to camp and joined their other teammates who had reported earlier. Both Harvey and Syndergaard were all smiles and each of them looked to be in great physical shape. Former Mets...
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He was 23 years old and he threw hard. So hard, as described on the back of the baseball card (No. 414 from the 1981 Topps set) shown above. “John has the unique habit of losing his cap after each pitch.” That was okay, because he threw hard. The card above is a perfect in-action shot of the young fireballer the Mets had developed. There wasn’t much to cheer for during the...
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For the second time in his short career, Matt Harvey will be returning to the mound after being shelved due to a need for serious surgery. First it was Tommy John surgery in 2013 and now most recently for thoracic outlet syndrome. His ability to recover yet again and dominate on the diamond this upcoming season could make or break his career. The 2016 season was not kind to Harvey as he pitched...
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Only two days ago, Mother Nature dumped about a foot of snow on New York City as temperatures dropped into the teens. But meanwhile in Port St. Lucie, Florida the sun is shining bright, the grass is green and freshly cut, and best of all baseball is officially back at Tradition Field, the Spring Training home of the New York Mets. For the next six weeks, seasoned veterans, promising young...
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According to FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal via Twitter, the Cincinnati Reds have dealt veteran second baseman Brandon Phillips to the Atlanta Braves. The Reds are getting very little in return apparently as they were eager just to open up a roster spot and save some some money. A three-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove award winner, Phillips waived his no-trade clause to make the deal possible....
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The Mets are interested in 18 year-old Cuban left–handed pitcher Osvaldo Hernandez, reports MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez. Hernandez has been declared a free agent and can sign with any team he wishes. The other teams Sanchez reports to be interested ar the Padres, Reds. Astros, Braves, Rangers, and Red Sox. According to Sanchez, Hernandez’s fastball currently ranges from 92 to 94...
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