Mets Outfielder Carson Benge Cracks MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects

MLB Pipeline updated their top-100 prospect rankings Saturday, and, as a result, New York Mets most recent first-round pick, Carson Benge, cracked the top 100. Benge, who was selected 19th overall in the 2024 MLB Amateur Draft, checks in at No. 99 on the list. Benge, an outfielder, is 21 years old and spent his college career at Oklahoma State. In his last season with the Cowboys he posted a...

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Morning Briefing: Giants Have Interest in Corbin Burnes

Good Morning, Mets fans! According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Giants have expressed interest in pitcher Corbin Burnes, a free agent this offseason. The four-time MLB All-Star pitcher went 194 1/3 innings for the Orioles last season while going 15-9 and recording a 2.92 ERA. In August, Jon Heyman of the NY Post reported that Burnes will also be on the Mets’ radar this offseason....

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In Stearns and Mendoza, Mets Finally Have Continuity

By most accounts, the last decade or so has been a success for the Mets. They’ve found a new face of the franchise in Francisco Lindor, developed homegrown players such as Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo, and Mark Vientos, have made the playoffs four times, have made a pair of National League Championship Series, and were League Champions in 2015. Despite serious levels of success, the names at...

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Free Agent Profile: Nathan Eovaldi, SP

NATHAN EOVALDI, SP Position: SP, B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 34 (02/13/1990)   2024 Traditional Stats: 29 GS, 170.2 IP, 3,80 ERA, 1.107 WHIP, 12-8, 166 SO, 42 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 23.9% K%, 6.0% BB%, 3.86 xERA, 3.83 FIP, 3.47 xFIP, 2.7 fWAR Rundown The Mets’ starting pitching was a strength in 2024, yet they have at least three spots to fill in free agency if they wish to build upon...

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Luisangel Acuña Dominates Winter Ball Doubleheader

Luisangel Acuña had another strong showing Friday in the Venezuelan Winter League. In a doubleheader for the Cardenales de Lara, the righty went 4-for-7 with three RBI, runs scored, and stolen bases. The Cardenales de Lara swept both games, winning 5-2 and 8-7 in extras. The former top-100 prospect has been absolutely sizzling in Winter ball. He’s now hitting .388 with a .997 OPS through...

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Morning Briefing: Dodgers Sign Tommy Edman to Extension

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Dodgers signed Tommy Edman to a five-year, $74 million contract extension. The deal runs through 2029 and has a sixth-year team option. The longtime Cardinal had a .711 OPS in the regular season with the Dodgers and played a big hand in eliminating the Mets in the NLCS, recording a whopping 11 RBIs in the series and being named NLCS...

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