Analyzing Why Trevor Gott Should Return Next Season

Back on July 3, the New York Mets acquired relief pitcher Trevor Gott by taking on the contract of Chris Flexen (6.86 ERA this season), who the team promptly designated for assignment, and relief pitcher Zach Muckenhirn, who was later designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners, but remained within the organization. Now, after an up-and-down season with the Mets, Gott is arbitration...

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Kevin Parada Hits First Career AFL Home Run

One of the New York Mets’ top prospects, Kevin Parada, hit his first career Arizona Fall League (AFL) home run on Saturday. The long ball smacked off the center field batter’s eye which is 410-plus feet away from home plate. The 22-year-old catcher, who had an up-and-down season this past year, is now slashing .231/.259/.385, good for an OPS of .644, across only 26 at-bats early on in the AFL...

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Morning Briefing: ALCS Featuring Astros, Rangers Kicks Off Sunday

Good morning, Mets’s fans. It was a slow day in baseball on Saturday, as the playoffs continued its two-day hiatus. However, on Sunday, Game 1 of the ALCS kicks off, and both the ALCS and NLCS will continue on Monday. Latest Mets News One of the Mets’ top prospects, Kevin Parada, hit his first Arizona Fall League home run Saturday night for the Glendale Desert Dogs during the team’s 7-2...

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Mets Manager Candidate: Craig Counsell

CRAIG COUNSELL Age: 53 Managerial Experience: Milwaukee Brewers (2015-2023) Current Position: Milwaukee Brewers manager Profile Craig Counsell was born in South Bend, Indiana, on August 21, 1970. He would attend college at Notre Dame, where he was an infielder until he was drafted in the 11th round of the 1992 MLB Amateur Draft by the Colorado Rockies. Across his career, he played for 13 seasons...

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LCS Preview: Phillies Return, Former Mets Face Off In Texas

Rejoice, Mets fans! The Braves have been eliminated from the playoffs. Well, don’t rejoice too soon, because the Phillies have moved on to the National League Championship Series for the second consecutive year. The Major League Baseball playoffs are flying by, and for a second straight year, an NL East team has a chance at glory. The Phillies, behind Bryce Harper and strong journalism,...

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2023 Mets Report Card: Mark Vientos

MARK VIENTOS, DH/IF Player Data: Age: 23 (12/11/1999), B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 65 G, 233 PA, 218 AB, .211/.253/.367/.620, 46 H, 9 HR, 22 RBI, 5 2B, 1 3B, 1 SB Advanced Stats: 69 wRC+, 30.5% K%, 4.3% BB%, .264 BABIP, .305 xwOBA, -0.9 fWAR, -1.1 bWAR 2023 Salary: $720,000 Grade: D 2023 Review Mark Vientos did not make the New York Mets’ Opening Day roster, so he began the season in Triple-A...

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