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It looks like there is an increasing possibility that the Mets will not be facing Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman as frequently as they have in the past.
Buster Olney of ESPN reports that there is a “growing belief” that Freeman will not return to the Braves.
Latest Mets News
Mark Simon of Sports Info Solutions identifies Mets first baseman Pete Alonso‘s increased risk for injury due to his style of play in the field.
David Roth of The Defector wrote about former Mets pitcher Matt Harvey‘s turbulent end of his career.
Latest MLB News
The Yankees announced they will be retiring Paul O’Neill‘s No. 21 jersey on Aug. 21.
The real MVP (Most Valuable Photographer) of the MLB lockout is the guy who staged the first photo of a ball surrounded by a chain. I spoke to him. Hand me my Pulitzer. https://t.co/pTSQELa9Ql
— jon greenberg (@jon_greenberg) February 22, 2022
Even with the lockout still raging on, baseball photographer’s are still working. Jon Greenberg of The Athletic spoke with a baseball photographer about his unique photos during this time.
Levi Weaver of The Athletic explores how to fix baseball’s strike zone problem, as part of his “Future of Baseball” series.
Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is now being represented by Nick Chanock of Wasserman, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
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Steve Sica of MMN breaks down Mets No. 17 prospect Adam Oller.
Nate Mendelson identifies eight outfielders the Mets could identify once the lockout ends.
Rich Sparago rounds up all the details from day two of MLB and MLBPA’s negotiations.
Nate Mendelson details the welcomed competition between Mets prospects, including Brett Baty.
On This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Chris Aguila (43), Bobby Bonilla (59), Ken Boswell (76), Don Shaw (78), Ron Hunt (81)
Let’s go Mets!
