Good Morning, Mets fans! The Mets announced on Monday that the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation made a $500,000 donation to the River Fund New York.
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Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com and the New York Mets, the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation has made a $500,000 donation to the Queens-based River Fund New York, which works to feed impoverished families.
“One of our main missions as the Mets ownership group is to make a substantial impact in our communities,” Alex Cohen said. The Mets stated that the donation was made in honor of the organization’s new Mets family and its ties to the Queens community.
Alex Cohen released a statement on Twitter saying, “A huge thank you to River Fundd NY for the incredible work you do in making sure New York’s most vulnerable families are fed, especially during such a challenging period. We’re honored to support your essential efforts.”
Per the New York Post, SNY announced on Sunday that they are letting go of Jonas Schwartz.
In a fun video by SNY, they tested Steven Matz and Brad Brach on their knowledge of pop culture icons.
Matt Harvey posted a video on Instagram throwing that was shared by Mets Fan Mania.
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Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, center fielder Kevin Kiermaier is next on the trade block for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Per Jeeho Yoo of the Yonhap News, a Korean report says posted KBO player Kim Ha-seong has left for the United States to apparently undergo his physical with an MLB club. The deadline for Kim to sign a deal is 5 p.m. ET on January 1.
Per Joel Sherman of the New York Post, other teams including the Mets and Reds have been intrigued about Kim, but the Padres and Blue Jays have been seen as favorites. The Red Sox are in it too. The posting period ends Jan. 1, so the deal must be imminent. Because of his age (25), the expectation is he’ll get a five or six year deal.
Per Francys Romero, Cuban right-handed pitcher Naikys Pieddra is declared a free agent by the office of the Commissioner and will be eligible to sign after January 15, 2021.
Marly Rivera talked with Gary Sanchez about getting benched in the playoffs and his future with the Yankees and posted an article on ESPN.com about her conversation with Sanchez.
Per Dennis Lin of The Athletic, the San Diego Padres have reached an agreement with Ha-Seong Kim, a source told The Athletic.
Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Texas Rangers have signed veteran infielder Charlie Culberson to a minor league deal.
Per Kevin Acee of the San-Diego Union-Tribune, the framework is all but done between the Padres and Cubs, but it appears Yu Darvish could be part of the Padres’ rotation by the end of the day.
Fangraphs.com released an article on broadcaster crowdsourcing.
Ken Gurnick of MLB.com announced his retirement Monday on Twitter after nearly four decades of covering the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the San Diego Padres are getting catcher Victor Caratini from the Chicago Cubs in the Yu Darvish trade. Catcher Luis Campusano is staying in San Diego and is not part of the deal.
Per James M. Banks of MLB.com, today is the last day for five beat writers, Greg Johns, TR Sullivan, Jeffrey Flanagan, Ken Gurnick, and Joe Frisaro, along with Chris Haft.
Per Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com, sources stated that there are more moving parts in the Cubs-Padres deal involving Yu Darvish. Mayo was told Zach Davies, plus several other prospects are in the deal to go to Chicago, including 2020 2nd round draft pick, Owen Caissie.
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Matt Musico looks at Jacob deGrom’s five most dominant starts since 2018.
Michael Mayer breaks down a report that Ha-Seong Kim is headed to the United States, with the San Diego Padres showing serious interest in Kim.
Michael Mayer describes his battle with COVID-19.
In an MMO Exclusive, Mathew Brownstein interviews 1986 World Series MVP Ray Knight.
Patrick Glynn breaks down a report that the Padres are in “deep talks” to acquire Yu Darvish.
Michael Logan discusses the report that KBO star Ha-Seong Kim is signing with the Padres.
On This Day in Mets History
2009: The Mets and Jason Bay, a former farmhand, agree to a four-year deal worth approximately $66 million that includes a vesting option for a fifth year for an additional $14 million. The 31 year-old outfielder joined the organization as a minor leaguer in 2002 when Omar Minaya, then the general manager of the Expos, traded the Class A pull hitter to New York, who shipped him four months later to San Diego as part of an undistinguished deal.
Birthdays: Benny Agbayani (49), Ray Knight (68), John Milner (71)
Let’s go Mets!
