Good morning, Mets fans!
General manager Billy Eppler and manager Buck Showalter discussed the Mets coaching staff in a press conference on Monday. Eppler and Showalter also discussed struggles meeting players during the lockout and their confidence in the 2022 team.
“This club is well-positioned now as is, but it can always be better,” Eppler said. “I know we’re good.”
Let’s get into this morning’s briefing.
Latest MLB News
Baseball legends Ken Griffey Jr., Dustin Pedroia, Chipper Jones and others will join Ken Rosenthal and The Athletic Baseball Show for a Hall of Fame special Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m.
Per oddschecker, there is a 60% chance that the MLB season is going to start on time following yesterday’s talks. This is up from 37% before yesterday.
In an article by Betelhem Ashame of MLB.com, Suzyn Waldman, Melissa Ludtke and Kim Ng share what it means for Rachel Balkovec to become the first female manager in pro baseball history.
The Cleveland Guardians official on-field hat is now available.
The official on-field hat of the Cleveland Guardians has arrived!
Get yours now at the Progressive Field Team Store. pic.twitter.com/wVoxxCydok
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) January 24, 2022
Rob Friedman, also known as the “Pitching Ninja” released a 12 minute video on YouTube detailing “Knuckleballs & Grips From the Last 69 Years.”
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Mathew Brownstein interviews former Mets pitcher Steve Trachsel in an MMO Exclusive.
On This Date in Mets History
2007: Manager Willie Randolph agrees to a three-year, $5.65 million deal to continue to stay with the Mets through 2008. Randolph went on to go 122-109 in his final two seasons before he was fired during the 2008 season.
Let’s go Mets!
