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Latest Mets News
Mets owner Steve Cohen and team president Sandy Alderson released statements on former Mets manager Mickey Callaway, who was accused by several women of lewd and inappropriate behavior in an article published by The Athletic.
Ken Rosenthal, Katie Strang and Britt Ghiroli have the complete story, here.
The New York Mets announced on Monday that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Jordan Yamamoto from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league infielder Federico Polanco. Yamamoto then tweeted out his excitement, saying he can’t wait to get started with the Mets.
Per PM Hitting Mets catcher Tomas Nido is back working on his offense with Gradum Baseball this offseason.
Marcus Stroman shared a text message showing his mom thanking him for paying off her home mortgage, which Stroman paid in full so she wouldn’t have to worry about it.
Mets right-handed pitcher Edwin Diaz posted a video of him throwing from a mound on Twitter Monday saying that he’s geared up for the season.
Rachel DeSantis of People.com talked with Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard about one of his favorite things to do, reading, and why he wants to make it cool again.
Mets right-handed pitcher Sam McWilliams is ramping up his velocity and speed at Tread HQ with Spring Training coming soon.
Latest MLB News
Per Dan Connolly of The Athletic, sources confirmed to him and Ken Rosenthal that the Baltimore Orioles are trading right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb to the Los Angeles Angels.
Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres was announced as the cover athlete for this year’s installment of MLB: The Show.
Per Chris Cotillo of Masslive.com, Red Sox great Dustin Pedroia announced his retirement from baseball on Monday.
Major League Baseball is hiring Raul Ibanez as their Senior Vice President of On-Field operations, a source confirmed to SNY. Bob Nightengale of USA Today added that Michael Hill was also one of the new hires by Major League Baseball’s central office.
Jon Heyman of MLB Network later added that former players Rajai Davis, Joe Martinez and former manager Bo Porter will hold other roles in MLB’s Baseball Operations Department as well.
The Texas Rangers announced that they have signed Delino DeShields.
Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Hall-of-Famer Chipper Jones is joining the Atlanta Braves’ coaching staff as a part-time hitting consultant.
Jayson Stark of The Athletic breaks down some of J.T. Realmuto‘s contract details for his new contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Per Jon Morosi of MLB Network, Paul Kinzer told him that his client, free agent Edwin Encarnacion, 38, is training for the 2021 season and intends to play as he pursues his goal of reaching 500 career home runs. Encarnacion is third on the active list with 424 long balls, trailing Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera.
The St. Louis Cardinals have officially acquired Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies.
According to the MLB Players Association Communications, the MLBPA released a statement on Monday on the players’ commitment to begin the 2021 season on time.
Latest on MMO
Pat Ragazzo discusses Noah Syndergaard making progress towards a return.
Rob Piersall opines that Drew Smith is a bullpen piece to watch for in 2021.
Piersall also makes a case that the Mets are quietly building strong pitching depth.
On This Date in Mets History
2008: One day after agreeing to make Johan Santana the highest paid pitcher in team history, the New York Mets officially acquired the two-time Cy Young Award winner from the Minnesota Twins.
2020: The NFL names Patrick Mahomes the MVP of Super Bowl LIV, after the 24 year-old quarterback lead a fourth-quarter rally in the Chiefs’ 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Mahomes’ dad, Pat, compiled a 42-39 (.519) record pitching for five major league teams in 11 seasons, including posting an 8-0 record for 1999 Mets. This Sunday, Mahomes will battle for yet another Super Bowl Ring.
Birthdays: Chin-lung Hu (37), Ronny Cedeno (38), Jason Vargas (38), Melvin Mora (49), Scott Erickson (53), Pat Tabler (63), Leo Foster (70), Dale Murray (71).
Let’s go Mets!
